KRAFT-COPILOT - A JOINT PROJECT THAT TRANSCENDS DISCIPLINARY AND PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

Young adult carers (YACs) face considerable challenges that affect their personal development, health and quality of life. In Germany, there are currently only a few customised support services for this target group. The Kraft co-pilot project aims to develop and test an adaptive, gamified learning and networking platform that addresses the specific needs of YACs, strengthens their self-care and sustainably improves their quality of life. Participatory research methods such as workshops, photo voices, online surveys and the use of modern media were used to analyse the living conditions and needs of YACs. These results formed the basis for the development of the platform content. The platform integrates personalised support, networking opportunities and target group-specific offers based on an AI-supported recommendation system. Kraft-Copilot offers an innovative solution for supporting YACs, closing existing gaps in care and helping to improve their quality of life. Nevertheless, fur-ther efforts are required to establish flexible and sustainable care services, particularly in structurally weak regions.