Solidarity Projects for the Future

Aims & objectives

This project aims to address the underutilization of Solidarity Projects within our partner network and to harness their potential to significantly enhance youth work across our organizations. Despite our network's active engagement in various EU programs, including Erasmus+, Solidarity Projects have not been fully leveraged. Our organization, Saplinq, along with local partners such as Prisma, recognizes the transformative impact these projects can have, particularly in empowering young people to lead and manage their own initiatives, fostering both personal growth and community development.

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

The primary target group of this project consists of youth workers, youth leaders and volunteers affiliated with the participating organizations and their associated partner organizations within their networks.

20 participants from 8 countries.

Training methods used & main activities

- ice breaking and team building methods
- discussions
- small group work
- world cafe
- case studies
- simulation
- interactive lecture/theoretical input
- reflection
- study visit

Outcomes of the activity

Enhanced comprehension of the Solidarity Projects and their role in youth work.
Developed youth workers’ competence (effective teamwork, leadership, time management, facilitation, communication, and feedback).
Created opportunities for experience sharing.
Developed effective approaches and plans.
Increased youth participation in local communities.

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

One of two main co-trainers: co-creating and co-designing program, co-delivering sessions, 1:1 advising to participants

I worked on this training for 10 days as a full time trainer.