Towards a better understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on the youth sector - survey.

The themes highlighted are:

 Impact of the pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
 How digitalisation has responded to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
 Youth issues that should be prioritised under European recovery programmes.

1. Impact of the pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of young people

1.1. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of young
people?

Very Strong Neutra Weak Very

Strong l Weak

1.2.. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of youth
workers, volunteers and youth leaders?

Very Strong Neutra Weak Very

Strong l Weak

Can you give 2 or 3 reasons or examples for your ratings?

(max 300 words - if there is a link with more information please provide it)

1.4. How effectively has the NGO sector, at national, regional or local level responded to
meeting the mental health needs of young people and youth workers/volunteers during the
pandemic?

Very Strong Neutra Weak Very

Strong l Weak
 national
level
 regional
level
 local level

Can you give 2 or 3 reasons or examples for your rating?

(max 300 words - if there is a link with more information please provide it).

1.5. Can you identify any initiatives put in place during the pandemic by either the public or
NGO sectors at national, regional or local level that sought to address the mental health needs
of hard to reach young people?  (max 300 words - if there is a link with more information
please provide it).
2. How digitalisation has responded to the challenges posed by the pandemic

2.1. In terms of digital capacity (access, tools and equipment), how well prepared were youth
workers, volunteers and youth leaders to meet the challenges posed by the pandemic at
national, regional or local level?

Very Strong Neutra Weak Very

Strong l Weak
 national
level
 regional
level
 local level

2.2. In terms of digital capacity (access, tools and equipment), how well prepared were young
people to meet the challenges posed by the pandemic at national, regional or local level?

Very Strong Neutra Weak Very

Strong l Weak
 national
level
 regional
level
 local level

Can you give 2 or 3 reasons or examples for your ratings?

(max 300 words - if there is a link with more information please provide it).

2.3. In terms of digital knowledge and training, how well prepared were youth workers,
volunteers and youth leaders to meet the challenges posed by the pandemic at national,
regional or local level?

Very Strong Neutra Weak Very

Strong l Weak
 national
level
 regional
level
 local level

2.4. In terms of digital knowledge and training, how well prepared were young people to
meet the challenges posed by the pandemic at national, regional or local level?

Very Strong Neutra Weak Very

Strong l Weak
 national
 level
 regional
level
 local level

Can you give 2 or 3 reasons or examples for your ratings?

(max 300 words - if there is a link with more information please provide it).

2.6. How effective was the NGO sector, at national, regional or local level, in providing for
capacity building and training for digitalisation in the youth sector during the pandemic?

Very Strong Neutra Weak Very

Strong l Weak
 national
level
 regional
level
 local level

Can you give 2 or 3 reasons or examples for your rating?

(max 300 words - if there is a link with more information please provide it).

2.7.Can you identify any initiatives put in place during the pandemic by either the public or
NGO sectors at national, regional or local level that sought to strengthen the digital capacity
and competence of hard to reach young people?  (max 300 words - if there is a link with more
information please provide it).

In the event of additional financial resources being made available to the youth sector, which
three of the following areas do you think should be prioritised for an investment?

1) Non-formal education and training

2) Mental health and wellbeing
3) Physical health including, but not limited to outdoor activities
4) Financial literacy
5) Media literacy
6) Digital skills
7) Employment
8) Social services
9) Civic engagement
10) Human rights
11) Other, please list ___________________

Can you give 2 or 3 reasons or examples for your priorities?

(max 300 words - if there is a link with more information please provide it).

4. Looking forward – post pandemic reality

1. What will be the top 3 rising needs of young people in the coming 12-18 months,
based on your experience since the pandemic began?
Please elaborate on at least 1 on of them.

2. What will be the top 3 rising needs of the youth sector/NGOs/ organisations working
with youth, seen as influenced by the pandemic, in the coming 12-18 months?
Please elaborate on at least 1 on of them.