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‘Youth Eco-Activism in the EU’ Project Approved!

We are proud to announce that the Erasmus+ project ‘Youth Eco-Activism in the EU’ has been approved! About The Project ‘Youth Eco-Activism in the EU’ aims to raise awareness of the climate crisis among young people and provide them with the tools to take initiative and be actively involved in addressing these issues at local, national, and European levels. The project’s goal is to guide young people in creating their own social enterprises focused on mitigating climate change and to encourage more young people to engage in climate action through youth-led activism. Project Activities The project includes 4 work packages focused on online eco-activism, creating channels for political engagement, the creation of climate-focused, youth-led NGOs and a platform to be used by youth organisations and stakeholders at a local to EU level. There are 2 TPMs, 1 virtual TPM and 2 LTTAs that will be carried out in order to support the development of the work packages and increase cross-border cooperation, with multiplier events held in each country to widen the project’s impact. Impact The project aims to enhance youth engagement in both learning and eco-activism, simultaneously expanding access to high-quality learning opportunities and offering support to youth workers in their provision. It will introduce eco-activism to youth organisations, involve young individuals in climate activism, and establish a central hub for climate actions. Tangible outcomes from YEAEU will encompass toolkits and guides for eco-activism and political participation, as well as a platform that empowers young people to establish their own youth-led NGOs. The Partners Project Duration ⏱ 24 months 📆 Start date: 01.09.2023 📆 End date: 31.08.2025 Programme Details Programme: Erasmus+ Project Reference: 2023-1-FR02-KA220-YOU-000159007 Key Action: KA220-YOU Cooperation Partnerships National Agency: FR02 – Agence Erasmus+ France Jeunesse & Sport (Agence du Service Civique)

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‘Eco-Tourism for Social Entrepreneurship Health and Well-Being Among Youth’ Project Approved!

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We are proud to announce that the Erasmus+ project ‘Eco-Tourism for Social Entrepreneurship Health and Well-Being Among Youth’ has been approved! About The Project The project ‘Eco-Tourism for Social Entrepreneurship Health and Well-Being Among Youth’ aims to empower young people in rural and urban communities to engage with their green areas and take innovative action towards fighting climate change through the promotion of ecotourism. By providing accessible opportunities and skills, the project seeks to foster eco-friendly mindsets and promote social entrepreneurship while addressing social and environmental challenges. Project Activities The project will include a range of local and transnational activities as well as the development of resources that will aid youth to become active citizens in their communities and agents for change. These will include: Impact The project will enable youth to become agents of change and take an active role in promoting sustainable tourism and supporting rural communities while addressing social and environmental challenges. They will learn the benefits of ecotourism and the importance of revitalising rural areas for cultural heritage, environmental sustainability, health, well-being and social entrepreneurship. The resources will be utilised by youth, youth workers and stakeholders at a local, national and EU level. The Partners Project Duration ⏱ 18 months 📆 Start date: 01.10.2023 📆 End date: 31.03.2025 Programme Details Programme: Erasmus+ Project Reference: 2023-2-EE01-KA210-YOU-000168495 Key Action: KA210-YOU Small-Scale National Agency: EE01 – Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Estonian Agency

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‘The Voice of Youth’ Project Approved!

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We are proud to announce that the Erasmus+ project ‘The Voice of Youth’ has been approved! About The Project ‘The Voice of Youth’ project aims at empowering young journalists with media competencies, confidence and skills to make their voice heard. As a result, local communities and older generations will be more aware of the topics that are important to youth, as well as of the problems young people face. Promoting youth journalism will make young people a crucial part of their community and increase their role in the decision making process. Aims and Objectives The project aims to create an online learning platform for young journalists. The 12 courses will improve the media literacy skills of young journalists, and promote the voice of young people in journalism. Project Activities The project consists of three mobility activities in Estonia, Ireland and Hungary. In the meeting in Ireland, young journalists from all partner countries will be able to pilot the materials and give feedback for adjustments. The other activities will include the creation of the online platform and courses, and the translation of materials to Estonian, English and Hungarian. The Partners Project Duration ⏱ 14 months 📆 Start date: 01.09.2023 📆 End date: 31.10.2024 Programme Details Programme: Erasmus+ Project Reference: 2023-1-EE01-KA210-YOU-000157315 Key Action: KA210-YOU Small-Scale National Agency: EE01 – Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Estonian Agency

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‘Social Theatre for the Active Generation in the EU’ Project Approved!

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We are proud to announce that the Erasmus+ project ‘Social Theatre for the Active Generation in the EU’ has been approved! About The Project ‘Social Theatre for the Active Generation in the EU’ (ON S.T.A.G.E) is a project designed to empower young people to engage with political issues through theatre. It aims to promote civic engagement among disadvantaged youth from ethnic minority backgrounds and those facing economic, geographical and cultural obstacles. They will develop critical citizenship skills and be encouraged to advocate for change by voting in the European elections, increasing their social participation. Aims and Objectives ON S.T.A.G.E. aims to empower young people as political actors, create accessible materials for the 2024 EU elections and promote social inclusion of marginalised youth and ethnic minorities in the national and EU political process. The project also aims to promote democratic culture and awareness in the EU. Project Activities The project includes two theatre-based LTTAs in Greece (Athens) and Germany (Berlin), during which participants will develop and showcase their creativity by writing, performing and recording their productions. Additionally, there will be a range of local activities addressing socio-political issues affecting youth, as well as webinars and multiplier events. The Partners Project Duration ⏱ 18 months 📆 Start date: 01.10.2023 📆 End date: 31.03.2025 Programme Details Programme: Erasmus+ Project Reference: 2023-1-DE04-KA210-YOU-000158862 Key Action: KA210-YOU small scale National Agency: DE04 – JUGEND für Europa

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‘Up-Root Eco-Democracy’ Project Approved!

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We are proud to announce that the Erasmus+ project ‘Up-Root Eco-Democracy’ has been approved! About The Project The ‘Up-Root Eco-Democracy’ project aims to increase youth’s confidence in the EU’s ability to tackle climate change and increase youth voter turnout in the 2024 EU elections and beyond. Together, project partners will promote sustainable city development and green practices on a local to global scale, while simultaneously increasing youth’s capacity to research and advocate for environmental issues, promoting young voices in global debate. Aims and Objectives Additionally, the project aims to promote sustainable city development, increase capacity to engage in the democratic process, and increase EU awareness. It hopes to increase youth’s capacity to engage in political debate on climate change and sustainable development, while promoting young people’s voices in regional, national and European politics. Project Activities The project includes two LTTAs in Denmark (Copenhagen) and Türkiye (Cappadocia), where youth will learn about democracy, the environment and sustainable city development. Additionally, the project includes youth-led webinars! The Partners Project Duration ⏱ 18 months 📆 Start date: 01.09.2023 📆 End date: 28.02.2025 Programme Details Programme: Erasmus+ Project Reference: 2023-1-SE02-KA210-YOU-000158042 Key Action: KA210-YOU Small-Scale National Agency: SE02 – Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society (MUCF)

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Erasmus+ Shape Your Future – TPM 3 in Spain

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We met up with our partners for the 3rd Erasmus+ Project Shape Your Future TPM in Salamanca hosted by Biderbost Boscan & Rochin SL. The Transnational Project Meeting took place on the 23rd and 24th of August 2022. This meeting was a great opportunity to present our work on the project and to discuss future plans. We were also able to visit some of the sites in Salamanca, which gave us a great opportunity to see some of the work that our partners are doing. The Shape Your Future is designed to help disadvantaged young people to find opportunities in the labour market and develop entrepreneurial skills. The project targets youth workers, and the platform, application and handbook will help them to work online with youth more effectively. Our partner hosted the Transnational Project Meeting on the 23rd and 24th of August in Salamanca. This meeting gave us a great opportunity to present our work on the project so far and to discuss future plans. We were also able to visit some of the project’s sites in Salamanca, which gave us a great opportunity to see the work that our partners are doing. On the second day, we decided on how to best promote the intellectual outputs. A dissemination plan was also drawn up to ensure we are able to reach as many people as possible. we discussed the mobile app (IO2), its content and its relation to the platform. Finally, we planned the online youth exchange that will take place in autumn! This youth exchange will enable young people to meet online with their peers from all over Europe, as well as to improve their skills in the fields of employability, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy. We have created a wealth of resources for both young people as well as youth workers. The resources for young people will vastly improve their employability skills, as well as help them find volunteering/job opportunities near them. To access these resources and apply for opportunities, click here. You can also create a free account and upload your CV! The booklet for youth workers and schools will help them deliver training sessions and courses on employability, entrepreneurship and digital literacy. The resource includes non-formal learning activities that can be implemented either online or in person. The booklet will be available for free to download on the SYF Platform! We are developing an app for young people, where they can receive notifications for new opportunities in their area and partner countries. Don’t forget to follow the official Facebook page for Shape Your Future to keep up-to-date on all activities.

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Erasmus+ Project Shape Your Future

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We are proud to announce that the Erasmus+ Project “Shape Your Future” has been approved! We are very excited to be a partner on this project, coordinated by Youth Vision Association, a member of the implementation team of the “Constanta – Romanian Youth Capital 2021-2022”. “Shape Your Future” is focussed on giving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds a chance at education and social inclusion. It is a project of interest for young people aged between 14 and 35 who are looking for work or learning opportunities. “Shape Your Future” is a 2 year project developed in partnership with youth organisations from Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Poland and Romania, with a budget of 250,000 Euros and is financed from European funds, through the Erasmus Plus programme, Key Action 2 – Strategic Partnerships. The “Shape Your Future” project was developed by identifying the needs and opportunities of young people on the labour market. There is a common need to create a space for young people and youth workers where they can find opportunities for professional and personal development. The objectives of the project are aimed at the social inclusion of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, integration into the labour market, facilitating access to educational and innovation programs and developing entrepreneurial skills. Young people from 5 communities answered a questionnaire related to the need for integration into the labour market and opportunities for personal and professional development. The research found that it is necessary to create tools and workspaces online, where they can experience different programs to bring together stakeholders from different fields and sectors (public, private and civil society). Taking into account these needs, the “Shape Your Future” project will create the necessary tools to enable young people to develop their social, entrepreneurial and professional skills in the labour market, and make these tools available to young people from the 5 countries. Among the tools developed during the project will be an online platform, dedicated to young people looking for a job or learning opportunities, This will create an environment that brings together employers, NGOs, institutions and local authorities. An application will also be developed, through which young people can receive real-time information about existing opportunities on the labour market, materials will be uploaded and there will be a discussion forum. A handbook will be created for non-formal education related to social inclusion and entrepreneurial skills, which will contain data collected from at least 20 organisations dealing with young people. There will also be training courses and job shadowing internships, exchanges of experience and events to promote the project results in the partner communities.

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