Activity objectives

Objectives:

1.      Inspire and motivate participants to initiate actions for rural youth engagement and empowerment by using Erasmus + and European Solidarity Corps programs.

2.      Identify synergies between the LEADER approach and Erasmus + and European Solidarity Corps programs, and present existing opportunities for international collaboration.

3.      Create space to conceptualize, analyse, and share experience and best practices in the field of youth engagement.

4.      Encourage networking and future project idea development in the framework of European programs.

Description

The seminar will bring together various rural development actors, and specialists working with youth and young people from across Europe who are part of LEADER programme. The seminar will enable participants to develop a network for future cooperation using Erasmus + and European Solidarity Corps programs. The collaborative seminar is a unique opportunity for intercultural learning, and developing collective action towards the empowerment of rural youth. Representatives of LEADER programme Local Action Groups (LAG) have vast project management experience, by discovering more about the Erasmus + and European Solidarity Corps programs rural development actors will gain new tools and formats for their work.

The seminars will consist of 2 digital events and a residential seminar in Pärnu, Estonia on 4 - 8 November 2024. The first online pre-event will be implemented on the 17th of October, 2024 from 14:00 CET, the planned duration is 90 min. This event aims to make an introduction to the seminar and create a space for participants to know each other. The second online event will be implemented in mid-January 2025. The second event aims to consult participants on the process of submission of online Erasmus + and European Solidarity Corps application forms and support participants in the process of finalizing applications.

The aim of this seminar is:

To foster collaboration and capacity building among LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs) and other rural development actors to effectively engage rural youth in Erasmus + and European Solidarity Corps programs initiatives.

International training is intended for 30 participants from across Europe.

What do we require from the participant?

• Should be working at the LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs) or directly related with LEADER programme
• Interested in organizing international projects for young people in their area
• Can work in the English language.
• Can take part in the whole duration of the Seminar.