Bridging Rural Youth: A Study Visit in Yozgat

This study visit is a programme with partnership-building components aimed at observing organisations working with young people in rural areas on-site, sharing good practices, and establishing sustainable collaborations. Through field visits, workshops, case studies, and structured partnership-building sessions, participants will have the opportunity to observe the synergy between youth work and rural development, while also developing concrete and long-term cooperation opportunities for their own organisations.

Project Topic

Yozgat, located in Central Anatolia, reflects typical rural dynamics, experiences rapid youth outmigration, yet possesses a strong local institutional infrastructure (including universities, youth centres, cooperatives, and supported young entrepreneurs). During the study visit, participants will observe the synergy between rural youth work and rural development through visits to various types of projects and institutions.

Objectives of the Study Visit
* To explore different practices of youth workers working with young people in rural areas on-site
* To examine good practices of various organisations active in the field of rural youth work
* To establish sustainable and long-term partnerships for international rural youth cooperation
* To discuss the quality of rural youth work and assess ways to improve it
* To support organisations working with young people in rural areas within the framework of Erasmus+ Youth opportunities (Youth Exchanges, Youth Participation Projects, etc.)
* To analyse the challenges and strategies related to the participation of young people from rural areas in European youth projects
* To promote and support access to European youth programmes as a tool for enhancing inclusion in rural areas

Profile of the Partner Organisations We Are Looking For

* Organisations actively working with young people in rural areas
* NGOs, associations, foundations, cooperatives, youth centres, local authorities, and social enterprises
* Organisations committed to including young people with fewer opportunities in the programme
* Priority will be given to organisations that are new to Erasmus+

Participant Profile

* Approximately 30 participants from partner countries will take part in the programme
* Youth workers and project managers from organisations actively working with young people in rural areas
* Interested in international cooperation focused on supporting rural youth work
* Motivated to deepen their understanding of rural youth work and apply new knowledge in their practices
* Committed to developing and submitting an Erasmus+ Youth project in the next call
* At least 25 years old
* Able to understand and communicate in English

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