Activity objectives

• Gain a clear understanding of DiscoverEU Inclusion Action and how it can support young people with fewer opportunities.
• Gain practical tools and methods for designing participatory and inclusive DiscoverEU Inclusion Action projects.
• Make action planning support to start your own DiscoverEU Inclusion Action project.
• Peer-learning opportunities with Nordic youth organizations.
• Get inspiration from guest speakers.

Description

Do you work with young people with fewer opportunities in the Nordic region? Would you like to support them in discovering Europe and fostering inclusion through the DiscoverEU Inclusion Action? Join us for an engaging hands-on training in Helsinki, Finland, to explore how you can benefit from and contribute to this opportunity!

What is DiscoverEU Inclusion Action?

DiscoverEU Inclusion Action is an Erasmus+ project that offers travel opportunities to young people (age 18-21) with fewer opportunities, enabling them to explore Europe and gain valuable learning experiences. This training will help Nordic organizations better understand the framework, exchange good practices to support young people effectively, develop inclusive projects and apply for DiscoverEU Inclusion Action funding.

Description

This training is designed for municipalities, youth organizations, and other stakeholders in the Nordic region who want to create meaningful travel experiences for young people (age 18-21) with fewer opportunities. This can refer not only but for example to ones facing social, economic or geographic obstacles, dealing with educational or cultural differences, having health problems or disabilities or limited access to social rights.

The training will equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and networking opportunities to successfully design and implement DiscoverEU Inclusion Action projects with a strong participatory and inclusive approach.

Objectives

• Gain a clear understanding of DiscoverEU Inclusion Action and how it can support young people with fewer opportunities.
• Gain practical tools and methods for designing participatory and inclusive DiscoverEU Inclusion Action projects.
• Make action planning support to start your own DiscoverEU Inclusion Action project.
• Peer-learning opportunities with Nordic youth organizations.
• Get inspiration from guest speakers.

Methods and methodology

• Group discussions
• Self reflection
• Non-formal learning methods
• Informative sessions

Who is this training for?

We welcome participants from Nordic municipalities, youth organizations, and other entities working with young people with fewer opportunities. This includes for example:

• Youth workers and youth leaders.
• Representatives of municipalities and public institutions.
• NGOs and grassroots initiatives working in inclusion.

Participants should be willing to develop a DiscoverEU Inclusion Action project and support young people with fewer opportunities in their mobility experience.

Training structure

The training is based on participatory and interactive methods, combining theory with hands-on activities:

Day 1: Opening and setting the scene

Day 2: Understanding participation and inclusion in the context of DiscoverEU

Day 3: Designing inclusive DiscoverEU Inclusion Action projects

Day 4: Next steps and closing