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In recent years, many researchers, policy-makers and youth workers have emphasised the need for more participatory research with young people, especially the most vulnerable ones such as young caregivers. More than ever in these cases, the participatory research is crucial to enable young carers and more generally groups at risk of marginalization to take an active role in providing more information about their life experiences and thus influencing policy and practices.

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I’m a young carer

The weight on my shoulders is enormous, I feel very alone. I feel powerless. Exhausted. I have to study, do the groceries, take care of the rest of the family, talk to the doctors. I just want to live my adolescence carefree, but one question keeps bothering me: if I leave, will he hurt himself? […]

Raul

Uncertainty, guilt and anguish have become the constants of my every day. I feel fear, anger, sadness, love and hate all at once.

Anna

Being a young caregiver has greatly helped me to grow and mature. Supporting and caring for my father makes me feel good and fulfilled.

Enzo

My sister’s disability has been a real asset for our whole family because it has made us develop feelings that are very rare today, such as humility, altruism, simplicity.

Nani

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Meetings

The 2nd partnership meeting was held in Modena , on the 29th of January 2025.

During the meeting they mainly discussed how to adapt the 4 training modules developed to the e-learning platform. To date, the...
24 February, 2025
News

Empowering young carers through creative expression

Young carers often bear responsibilities that can be isolating and emotionally challenging. To support them effectively, it's essential to understand their...
22 January, 2025
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Shining a light on young carers 

Across Europe, young carers take on the crucial but often invisible role of supporting their loved ones with illness, disability or...
11 November, 2024
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European Carers Day – 6 October 2024

Today, on European Carers Day, we would like to recognise and support those who dedicate themselves to caring for their loved...
6 October, 2024
Training

NEXUS Training is coming

The main outcome of the Nexus research project is about to be launched, with training courses starting in Belgium, Ireland, Italy...
9 September, 2024
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The invisible burden of Young Carers in Ireland

In Ireland, the number of individuals engaged in informal carers has risen by over 50% since 2016. Amongst this growing cohort...
23 July, 2024
Press releases

UNVEILS KEY FINDINGS FROM FOCUS GROUPS ON YOUNG CARERS

Over the past few months, the NEXUS Project partnership dedicated itself to conducting focus groups and interviews with the aim of...
28 June, 2024
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Captivating Moments from the International Young Carers Conference in Manchester

It is becoming increasingly important to organise events and training on the topic of young carers. Concerning this,Eurocarers, one of the...
10 June, 2024
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NEXUS Project and training course development : Let’s listen to Young Carers voices!

The NEXUS Project partnership is working on the development of a training course on the relevant key competencies needed by youth...
25 May, 2024


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