Activity objectives

During the project LAB, we will: 

• offer you space & time to work on your project in a focused way in your pre-existing partner organisation's team;

• provide you with self-directed learning challenges that will guide you through the process;

• offer workshops on topics that help you develop your project and your youth worker competences;

• provide supportive feedback in peer groups, mentoring and problem-solving sessions; 

• give feedback from NAs perspective;

• keep a let's do it vibe: we want you to succeed and will create the atmosphere to keep you motivated.

The Project Lab is NOT: 

• a space for you to find out, if you'd like to work together or what your topic could be; 

• a space to find new partners to develop new ideas;  

• an offer for organisations, which organise only international activities. We would like to support organisations that work with young people with fewer opportunities locally in their day-to-day lives.

Description

In three full working days, between 3-5 November, you will have the opportunity to work together on your project, get peer support from like-minded people, take knowledge from workshops, feedback from seasoned NA officers and mentoring and support from experienced trainers. 

During the Project Lab you will have an opportunity to: 

• strengthen new cooperation between partner organizations; 

• develop your project idea into a real project plan; 

• receive support in building a quality application for the Spring round of 2027; 

• plan the precise next steps to submit the application; 

• learn from other participants, exchange ideas and experiences. 

Who can apply?

• Participation is only possible for organisations applying jointly with at least one partner organisation based in a different country (please each partner submit separate applications);
• At least one of the partner organisations is working with young people with fewer opportunities. Including, but not limited to: lived experience of migration (including refugees), diverse abilities (disabilities), neurodiversity, lgbtiq*, people of colour, people with fewer learning opportunities, people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. We want you in the room.
• Be over 18 years old and have relevant work profile (in a paid or volunteer position) for a youth organisation;
• The programme is in English; you should be able to communicate your ideas and work on your project.
• Bonus points: if you have participated in an activity of Strategic Partnership on Inclusion in 2021-2026.