How can professionals in youth work promote projects of social engagement and democratic participation in their daily activities? The second volume, "Promoting Social Engagement of Disadvantaged Individuals," answers this question. It provides detailed and diverse methodological guidelines for implementation in everyday practice. The methods described here have been tested in practice-oriented model projects. When applied in open child and youth work, they offer the foundation to ensure that disadvantaged children and young people have a practical and feasible access to social engagement and democratic participation. It demonstrates how to leverage potentials to develop small and realistic projects in youth centers and neighborhoods.