EuroPeers European Network Meeting 2023

Main theme of the ANM is: Diversity and Inclusion.

One of the priorities of the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programs is the promotion of inclusion and diversity, which provides for:

equal opportunities for all;

social inclusion;

diversity and equity in all activities.

The purpose of the priority is to eliminate the obstacles faced by participants with limited opportunities by using the opportunities offered by the programs, as well as to promote the creation of an inclusive environment, promoting justice and equality according to the needs of the wider society.

EuroPeers are young people who have participated in the Erasmus+/Youth in Action or European Solidarity Corps Programme and want to share their European experiences with their peers. They inform young people in schools, fairs, youth clubs, cultural centres or on the street and talk about their experiences. They inform about the Erasmus+/European Solidarity Corps Programme and their opportunities, as well as other mobility Programmes. By organising or participating in all kinds of activities, like workshops or lessons, supporting NA events, and organising exhibitions, they motivate young people to become active and explore Europe.

AIMS and OBJECTIVES:

Broadening national approaches and extending existing network

Sharing good practices and challenges of different national networks of EuroPeers

Learning about the latest updates from the EU-Youth Programmes and how they can support the development of the Network

Exploring competences that can support a EuroPeer

Planning of (international) EuroPeers Actions

Networking between EuroPeers, National Agencies and other players

Learning about diversity and inclusion.

This Network is currently mainly active in Austria, Belgium DE, Belgium FL, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania. There are also other Countries where the network has been previously established and who have been part of the Network.

This Meeting shall provide an opportunity for networking between EuroPeers, National Agencies and other players (e. g. European Commission and Eurodesk staff), to share best practices, to inspire each other with ideas and to make concrete decisions about how the Network will function and develop.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn new methods and tools helpful in their EuroPeers activities.

Concerning logistics aspects, the Organisers commit to follow rules and regulations as requested by national authorities to ensure a safe and smooth event; accommodation will be in double rooms and meeting rooms. Work spaces will be suitable for non formal training events with a large group of participants.

The Organisers kindly advise participants to consider taking out an insurance, in order to cover any unpredictable costs linked to Covid19, and contact their NAs or sending organisations for more clarifications about that.

This Meeting is hosted by the Latvian NA and co-organised by NA's in the Strategic Partnership of EuroPeers+.

It will last 2,5 days, with arrivals on the 21st of September by afternoon and departures on the 24th of September after lunch. Specific circumstances will be taken into account.