Making the Difference: a North-South Partnership Building Activity

The PBA will be organised on the Portuguese island Madeira. During the activity participants will experience involvement of the local community. This will be examples of best practises in youth exchanges. Cooperation with the locals can multiply the outcomes and impacts of projects, and lead to a profound intercultural experience.

Objectives of the PBA:

• To create an opportunity to find good and reliable partners to organise youth exchanges with
• To understand what is needed to plan a youth exchange of good quality.
• To create solid networks of contacts and partnerships.
• To equip the youth workers with insight in their role as coach and support.
• To experience the possibilities of local involvement.
• To understand the impact and social change a youth exchange can have within the local community.

Target group of the ‘Making the Difference’ Partnership Building Activity

Max 30 participants 

• Youth workers and youth leaders who represent your youth group’s interest
• Both ‘newcomers’ and ‘experienced’ in the Erasmus+ YiA Program
• Please notice that you will be hosted in twin (or max triple) rooms, fully equipped, same gender,  in a hotel during your stay. 
   

Expected outcomes:

Participants should leave the PBA with partners and ideas to apply for a project under the Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme.