We support young people and adults in finding themselves, discovering their inner strength, becoming drivers of positive change and building responsible communities.
We work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through non-formal education programs. By strengthening them, we strengthen society as a whole. Supporting youth is a common interest. By supporting our work, you are contributing to a better future for all of us.
We give strength for change
Academy of Experience is a community of dedicated professionals. Our mission is to promote personal development and social integration. We create learning spaces for young people and adults where everyone can connect safely, grow, and discover their strengths through their own experience.
How do we make the world a better place?
With two decades of professional experience, your support and the strength of our community, we enable people to independently navigate their own lives and shape their future for themselves.
2006
since then we have been running programs for young people and adults with a rich methodological toolkit
9186
children and teenagers starting from difficult circumstances reached so far
4718
youth, social and educational professionals trained in Hungary and abroad
272 hours
of experiential education sessions held for teenagers living in child protection in 2025
278 hours
of skills development and mentoring in our settlement youth programs in 2025
60 days
of international youth exchange offering new perspectives to highly vulnerable young people in 2025
There is more in you than you think!
Community + Experience + Growth. We build communities where acceptance and compassion are core values, and where we support each other in unfolding our potential.
As a supporter
The most you can do is join the work we do for a fairer, more livable society. Join our regular donors.
As a corporate partner
You can have a fundamental impact on the lives of many young people and set an example for your environment. Social impact is more than a performance indicator: it is a legacy.
As part of our team
Gain new experiences and grow with us. Volunteer with us at trainings, camps and youth exchanges, or complete your professional internship with us.
As a participant
We offer many learning opportunities on a wide range of topics. Are you interested in non-formal education, experiential learning or working with groups?
Latest
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From Challenge to Connection
Trauma-Informed Youth Work – Insight of five-day training Youth workers, educators, and helping professionals are increasingly encountering young people who have experienced highly stressful or even traumatic life events. While youth work is not therapy, youth workers are often the first safe adult a young person turns to. A trauma-informed approach helps them create a…
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How Can We Help Everyone to Thrive Through Mobility?
In 2022, the International Network for Inclusion of Associazione Joint defined “highly vulnerable young people” as those who face at least two significant barriers in life, one of which is chronic, systemic, or particularly difficult to overcome. These individuals encounter challenges far beyond those faced by young people with fewer opportunities.
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Unlocking opportunities for highly vulnerable youth
Young people across the world face a variety of challenges, but some grapple with obstacles so severe that they are left on the margins of society. For youth workers and professionals, understanding these barriers – and how to dismantle them – is essential to fostering true inclusion.
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