Final Transnational Partners Meeting of the SOOS Project Held in Sedaví, Spain

On 12 June 2025, the final Transnational Partners Meeting of the SOOS – Sons of Silence project was successfully held at the Sedaví Town Council in Valencia, Spain. Representatives from all partner organisations gathered to review the project’s key achievements and finalise strategic deliverables ahead of its conclusion in August 2025.

The meeting marked the culmination of collaborative efforts under the EU-funded initiative (Project No. 2023-1-ES02-KA220-YOU-000150974), which focuses on addressing the impact of domestic violence on the behavioural development of young people.

Key highlights of the meeting included the presentation and finalisation of two major deliverables:

• The Skills-Based Guidebook to Prevent Young People’s Victimisation, developed by EXEO LAB
• The Peer-to-Peer Volunteering Programme, presented by RIGHTCHALLENGE

Partners also discussed the piloting phase of the volunteering programme, the successful coordination of national multiplier events, and the remaining steps toward completing the project. Sessions led by the Municipality of Sedaví, IFESCOOP, CARDET, BERLINK, and other partners addressed essential areas such as impact assessment, risk management, quality assurance, communication, and long-term sustainability strategies.

The productive day concluded with a shared vision among partners to continue advocating for effective youth engagement and protective measures beyond the project’s formal end.

The SOOS project, by fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange across Europe, has made significant strides in equipping young people and communities with the tools to break the cycle of domestic violence and support peer-led prevention efforts.

Aiming to raise awareness of the far-reaching effects of domestic violence (DV) on youth, the SOOS project highlights the risks associated with experiencing DV, including its potential impact on the physical, emotional, and psychological health of young people. It also seeks to provide resources and support to those affected, while educating the public on preventative measures. Ultimately, the SOOS project aspires to reduce the prevalence of domestic violence in society and to help create safer, healthier environments for young people.

Read more information by visiting the Project’s webpage.