Over the last months, the GenAI project has been working towards a simple but ambitious goal: to help young people understand, use and critically engage with generative AI. There is plenty of excitement around AI these days — but what’s often missing is accessible, honest and well-structured education that helps people navigate this technology with confidence.
To address this need, the GenAI team has developed a set of resources that help young people, educators and organisations work with generative AI in a clear, practical and responsible way. These materials are ready to use — whether you want to run a workshop, design a learning programme or simply understand GenAI a bit better.
Below is an overview of what we created and why it matters.
A snapshot of the project results
On the GenAI website, you’ll find six main outputs developed throughout the project:
This report gives a grounded, data-driven picture of how young people are using generative AI tools. It explores their motivations, the challenges they face, what excites them and what worries them. It’s a useful reality check in a landscape full of assumptions and strong opinions. The findings help educators and organisations see where young people actually are — not where we imagine them to be.
We created a structured, flexible framework that helps young people demonstrate their GenAI knowledge. It outlines key competencies — from understanding prompts to practising ethical awareness — and proposes ways to recognise these skills in both formal and non-formal learning settings. For young people, it offers something practical they can use when applying for courses, internships or jobs.
This strategy brings together insights from surveys, focus groups and discussions held across partner countries. It explains why GenAI literacy matters, how it can be woven into youth work and education, and what challenges institutions should be ready for. Rather than prescribing a single approach, it offers a flexible roadmap that organisations can adapt to their needs.
This report focuses on practice. It looks at where generative AI tools genuinely support learning — and where they don’t. It includes examples, reflections, and guidance for educators who want to introduce GenAI without losing sight of critical thinking and meaningful engagement.
This review maps the evolving landscape of GenAI tools. It summarises what’s out there, what these tools can do, what their limitations are, and which ethical or accessibility questions come up.
It’s a helpful starting point for anyone trying to understand the broader context.
The booklet is a practical, easy-to-use resource for educators and young people. It combines a clear introduction to GenAI with activities, examples and short assignments. It’s designed to be readable and useful — something you can use immediately in a classroom, workshop or self-study setting.
Why these results matter
Generative AI has entered everyday life far more quickly than many people expected. Young people experiment with it constantly — sometimes confidently, sometimes cautiously — while educators and organisations try to figure out how best to guide them. What’s been missing is clear, accessible support that treats young people’s experiences seriously and helps them build the skills they actually need.
The outputs of the GenAI project address this gap in a practical way.
They help young people build real competencies, not just copy and paste whatever AI tools generate. They give educators insight into what young people are actually doing with GenAI — based on data, discussions and lived experience. And they provide ready-to-use materials that make it easier to run workshops, design courses or simply spark meaningful conversations about creativity, ethics and digital responsibility.
These resources make GenAI feel less overwhelming and more approachable. They invite young people to think critically about the tools they’re using — and to experiment in ways that encourage curiosity, originality and informed decision-making.
Looking ahead
The work captured in these outputs is a foundation to build on. As generative AI evolves and new tools appear, the questions young people bring to educators will keep changing as well.
The materials we’ve created are intentionally flexible and adaptable — they’re meant to grow, shift and respond to real-world needs. We see them as living resources that can support further exploration, collaboration and experimentation. They are there to be reused, adapted, translated or expanded — whatever helps young people gain confidence and clarity in a fast-moving digital landscape.
Final thoughts
The conversation around AI often gravitates towards big, dramatic predictions. But real impact comes from something more grounded: helping people understand AI in a way that empowers them rather than intimidates them. If these resources help even a small group of young people feel more confident, curious and thoughtful about GenAI, then the project is already making a difference.
All project results are available on our website, free to download and use. If you use these materials, we’d appreciate it if you could include the source.