The youth exchange of Erasmus+ project “SANFE: Social Affirmation Through Non-formal Education” was held in Rimini (Italy) during the period of 14 to 23 April 2023.
During the project, 42 participants were from 7 countries such as Italy, Turkey, Lithuania, Portugal, Macedonia, Croatia, and Cyprus. This project involved tasks when national leaders could share their good practices about the non formal education and social inclusion. The participants improved their digital skills while working with Canva and creating videos, as well as English language skills, developed community spirit and learned a lot about other cultures. Furthermore, the participants in this project raised their public awareness for equal educational opportunities through the EU. This Youth Exchange program covered social inclusion, integration and activism of young people through non-formal education. All participants received the Youth Pass in Social Affirmation through non formal education.
We thank the organizers for the opportunity to gain knowledge about youth involvement in various voluntary activities through non-formal education.
According to research conducted by the European Commission and a report from a quarter of a century of EU cooperation for youth policy and practice – more than 13.9 million young people aged 15-29 are out of the process of education, training, education and learning.
Young people with fewer opportunities have greater opportunities for socialization, progress and affirmation. European educational programs, such as Erasmus +, offer great opportunities for promoting young people in front of an international work environment and opportunities for international long-term cooperation. Young people need visible and accurate information about these educational opportunities and activities. According to the study, the competencies of young people are limited by information about their promotion through EU educational programs such as the Erasmus + program and ESC.
Needs and issues of the project:
- The need for more information of young people about the Erasmus + program and their approach to the opportunities offered by this program.
- The need for better access of young people to non-formal learning, greater motivation for young people to be actively involved in activities organized by NGOs.
- The need to bring young people closer to youth activism and their active participation in civil society.
- The need to promote young people with fewer opportunities in front of an international environment through non-formal education and the Erasmus + program.
- The need to create international cooperation to promote the NGO sector as a tool for promoting young people before the labor market.
The need for promotion of the social credit of the non-governmental organizations and their promotion as social institutions for support of the youth.
Objectives:
- Introducing young people to EU educational programs and educating them on how to obtain visible and quality information about the programs.
- Bringing young people closer to non-formal learning methods, presentation of non-formal learning as a mechanism for promoting young people in front on an open society.
- Increasing accessibility to EU youth programs, ensuring a friendly process of cooperation and supporting young people with fewer opportunities
- Promotion of non-governmental organizations as educational centers for support, education and promotion of young people in society.
- Promotion of the Erasmus + program as a tool for education, affirmation and promotion of young people from different cultural backgrounds and societies.
- Education how young people can use the Youth pass tool as a mechanism for documentation, monitoring and recognition of learning and acquired competencies during the activities.
Migration and Migration Alignment – MAMA
MAMA works to support migrants, refugees and asylum seekers as they integrate into foreign communities in Milan, Italy. The association creates learning experiences, social events and volunteer activities. For more info, visit the web site: https://associazionemama.org/
For the participants selection the following criteria will be taken into consideration: (5 participants aged 18-30 and 1 national leader aged +18)
- Mix of existing and experienced participants but also participants who are new or newish to the topic but interested in the process of entrepreneurship, social inclusion and non-formal education.
- Demonstration of social sensibilities.
- Participants particularly active at local level, running youth empowerment initiatives.
- Ready to actively participate in the whole project (preparation, training course and follow-up).
- Ready to share personal intercultural stereotypes and experiences and analyze them from different perspectives.
- Experienced or interested in working with Erasmus+ program.
- What activities will be organized during the YE:
Ice breakers, Energizers, Presentation of the Erasmus+, Youth pass certificate, Debates, Workshops, Scavenger hunt, Brainstorming, Word café, Promotion of national practices, Workshop, Simulation, Role play, Cultural visit, Simulation, Role play, Insta Reals video designing, Canva posters, Follow Up, Dissemination activities, Reflection and Intercultural night.
Rimini is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy and capital city of the Province of Rimini. It sprawls along the Adriatic Sea, on the coast between the rivers Marecchia (the ancient Ariminus) and Ausa (ancient Aprusa). It is one of the most notable seaside resorts in Europe with revenue from both internal and international tourism forming a significant portion of the city’s economy.
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