International Forum: ME TOO! Conversations on social inclusion

Aims & objectives

- identify and present examples of good practice at international and local levels contributing to inclusion of young people at local level;
- explore success factors for inclusion projects at local and international levels with a particular focus on cooperation between partners / sectors;
- create space for in-depth discussions on social inclusion issues & topics relevant to participants;
- reflect on Erasmus+: Youth in Action and other programmes as tools for inclusion

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

The forum will gathered 50 participants representing:
• Youth organisations working with young people with fewer opportunities on the local level who are interested in establishing international inclusion projects.
• Youth organisations working with young people with fewer opportunities, who have already established successful international cooperation with partners from abroad either in the frame of the Erasmus+ Youth in Action programme (exchanges, EVS, etc.) or beyond.

Training methods used & main activities

inputs and discussions
small group work in experience sharing
getting to know each other activities
open agenda

Outcomes of the activity

Forum gathered 50 participants from different countries. They exchanged their inclusion practices and explored what makes good inclusion projects.

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

I was part of a team that designed, developed and implemented whole Forum. Among all other things I gave inputs on social inclusion and E+ inclusion possibilities.

I worked on this training for 3 days as a full time trainer.