The Impact of the Pandemic on Young People with Intellectual Disabilities Participating in a University Training Course for Employment in Spain

This study provides insights into the group of participants in the »Young Leaders« programme of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in the MENA region and their experience of the Covid-19 Crisis in 2020. The Corona virus directly threatened and sometimes took the lives of friends and family. The measures taken to curb the pandemic destroyed job security, education trajectories and mental health stability for many young people. At the same time, a high level of reflection, resourcefulness and optimism is evident. The Young Leaders report a perception of increased solidarity, new forms of civic engagement and awareness of environmental issues and climate change.