ESCAP(E+) is a 24-month Erasmus+ initiative designed to strengthen cybersecurity awareness, digital resilience, and responsible online behavior among young people and youth workers across Europe.

In a context where 96% of EU youth use the internet daily, young people face an increasing exposure to online risks such as phishing, fraud, identity theft, misinformation, and social media manipulation. However, most cybersecurity resources are technical, unengaging, and not adapted to non-formal learning environments. Youth workers also lack accessible tools to teach cyber safety effectively.

The project uses gamification, experiential learning, and non-formal education to make cybersecurity engaging, accessible, and practical. It also ensures that all educational materials are open, inclusive, and available as OER to reach the widest possible audience.

ESCAP(E+) brings together six organizations with expertise in youth work, digital education, VR development, AI, and gamification, ensuring a strong, complementary, and impactful European partnership.