Digital Youth Work in Flanders: practices, challenges, and the impact of COVID-19

The pandemic had a considerable impact on Flemish youth work, as many face-to-face activities had to shift online. For many organizations, this was their first encounter with digital youth work, either online or blended. Despite this recent boom, the concept is not new. It was mentioned in the 2017 conclusions on smart youth work by the Council of the European Union. Digital youth work is defined as using and discussing digital media/technology in different types of youth work, whilst still adhering to its objectives (Council of the European Union, 2019). This paper examines the effects of COVID-19 on Flemish youth work and explores the challenges and opportunities, using the quick-scan-method to map organizations.

Jaar van publicatie:2022

Trefwoorden:digital youth work, Flanders, COVID-19, practices, challenges and opportunities

Toegankelijkheid:Open