Understanding why young people withdraw, and supporting their inclusion
STAY looks at young people withdrawing from active participation, including what is known as quiet quitting. The project handbook is written for people who work with young people and offers ways of understanding lost motivation, opening communication, respecting personal boundaries and offering support. The emphasis is on creating conditions in which young people can say what they need and take part meaningfully.
- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 01/2026 – 12/2026
- Contract number
- KA210-YOU
STAY
Results to download
Publications from the project
Handbook
STAY Handbook
Developed within the STAY project, this handbook helps youth workers recognise, understand and respond to quiet quitting among young people. It combines practical guidance, workshop activities and everyday tools to identify early signs of disengagement, strengthen communication, support healthy boundaries and foster meaningful participation in work and volunteering.
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