When a young person finds their path, gains confidence, or feels seen and supported it’s not luck. It’s social work.
Behind every story of change, there are dedicated professionals and organisations who listen, guide, and create opportunities for young people to grow and participate fully in society. Their impact doesn’t happen by chance: it grows from care, commitment, and expertise, supported by stable structures and long-term vision.
With this campaign, we want to shine a light on the real value of social and youth work and remind everyone that meaningful change needs more than goodwill. It needs recognition, resources, and sustained support.
Because change isn’t luck. It’s social work.
The stories
Behind every impact, there are people: young people whose lives have changed, and professionals who make that change possible.
Through these stories and testimonies, we celebrate the real faces of social and youth work: the everyday efforts, challenges, and successes that remind us why this work matters.
Discover how social and youth workers are shaping opportunities, building trust, and creating lasting change
Ilenia, Italy
Alexander Osman, Austria
Listen to his experience
