The main aim of the project is to increase the quality and validation of non-formal education in youth work through adaptation, extension and dissemination of a single unified methodology and standards for quality in the conduct of non-formal educational activities.Objectives:•to provide a frame of reference for the Quality Assurance and evaluation of transnational education projects, cooperation arrangements, and qualifications/certificates;•make a contribution to “consumer protection” for learners, trainers, employers and other stakeholders by promoting the transparency and binding nature of learning offers as well as the recognition of skills and qualifications; •are aimed at improving the learning-oriented framework for international educational cooperation and creating a solid basis for mutual trust, thus contributing to the merging of the European education systems;•recognition of the competences acquired in NFE, recognition of the professionalism and the contribution of the coaches (trainers) in non-formal education, lobbying for legislative changes, recognizing the contribution of NFE;•promote transnational cooperation in non formal education by helping to remove obstacles to vocational and geographical mobility and opening access to the labor market.Actions: -Preparation (working) meeting; -Analysis, evaluation and review of the policies, resources, instruments, methods and international practices; -International meeting with experts, trainers, youth managers and workers for the development of two methodologies (procedures and tools): for managers - quality management and for trainers - conduction of non-formal trainings; -International training course for 30 youth leaders and managers related to the application of the methodology for quality management; -International training course for 30 youth trainers and educators, related to the methodology for conduction of non-formal trainings;-Testing of the system in real terms (60 courses - each trainer will implement the system in a min. of 2 courses) and authorization of at least 32 organizations (4 organizations/per country); -An interactive e-platform for on-line distance learning for youth managers and trainers; -International conference.Results:-Established a single, unified system for quality control in the conduct of non-formal educational activities;-In-depth understanding of how to maintain and develop the quality of non-formal education and its validation;-Extended disciplinary horizons of young people, their knowledge and skills; developed professional ability to share and disseminate the acquired experience with colleagues and trainees in the national and international level;-Created long-term partnerships with similar organizations in the field of non-formal learning, local and European authorities, built network.The project will be implemented in collaboration with 8 leading youth international organizations from Europe, Asia, America and Africa.