Ecolume: Empowering Sustainable Energy Education Through Vocational Training

Ecolume: Empowering Sustainable Energy Education Through Vocational Training

Project Overview

Project: Eco Lumen: Empowering Sustainable Energy Education Through Vocational Training.

Duration: 24 months

Reference Nr. VET – 101183327

Grant Amount: 355.839,00 EUR

Grant Authority: European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

What's About

Eco Lumen is a groundbreaking initiative addressing the growing problem of light pollution in Europe and Latin America. This project combines education, international collaboration, and advocacy to create solutions that benefit ecosystems, human health, and the job market.

At the heart of the project is the development of a specialised curriculum for training Light Pollution Mitigation Specialists.

This vocational education and training (VET) program focuses on equipping learners with the green and digital skills needed to meet modern labor market demands, boosting their employability in sustainable industries.

Key features of the project include:

Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Sharing sustainable lighting solutions and best practices between the European Union and Latin American countries to promote a unified approach to reducing light pollution.
Advocacy and Policy Support: Raising awareness about the importance of environmentally friendly lighting and advocating for policies that encourage sustainable practices.
Digital Innovation: Delivering the curriculum through digital platforms, ensuring accessible and flexible learning opportunities for all.
Professional Development: Empowering educators and learners with the skills and knowledge needed for effective light management.
Digital and Modular Learning Ecosystem: A flexible, personalized training framework that supports both educators and students in adapting to sustainability-focused content.
Hands-On Pilot Trainings: Practical workshops and real-world applications designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry demands

Transform VET Curricula: Embed principles of energy efficiency and renewable technologies to align with global and European sustainability goals.

Foster Collaboration: Build partnerships among VET providers, policymakers, and the renewable energy sector to enhance educational and job opportunities.

Empower Learners: Provide students with practical, market-relevant skills to thrive in green energy industries.

Eco Lumen aligns with the goals of the Erasmus+ Programme by promoting inclusion, diversity, digital transformation, and international cooperation in education. By addressing the challenges of light pollution, the project supports sustainable urban development and environmental well-being while creating new job opportunities in a growing field.

The Objectives

Eco Lumen is paving the way for a sustainable future by empowering educators and students to lead the charge in energy transformation. Together, we are not just building skills – we are shaping a greener, more resilient world.

Eco Lumen Project

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced employability for VET students through industry-aligned skills and certifications.
Increased adoption of sustainable practices within educational institutions and local communities.
Stronger networks between education, government, and private sectors to advance green energy initiatives.

Partners in the PROJECT

Youth Power Germany e.V., Germany
PANNONIA CONSULTING DOO, Croatia
LEARNING LIBRARY OU, Estonia
ALCADIA DE ENVIGADO, Colombia
CORPORACION MUNICIPAL DESARROLLO ECONOMICO YUNUS EMPLEATEEMPRENDE-INNOVA DE PENALOLEN O, Chile

Corporación Universitaria Remington, Colombia
FUNDACION CIELOS DE CHILE, Chile

Afiliated Partners

Municipality of Vrbje, Croatia
Activa Limitada, Chile

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DIAMOND: Providing a digital and modular ecosystem for personalised capabilities development to enhance labour market participation and employment transition

DIAMOND: Providing a digital and modular ecosystem for personalised capabilities development to enhance labour market participation and employment transition

Project Overview

Project: Diamond: Providing a digital and modular ecosystem for personalised capabilities development to enhance labour market participation and employment transition.

Duration: 42 months

Reference Nr. HORIZON-CL2-2024-TRANSFORMATIONS-01-02

Grant Amount: 3.376.892,50 EUR

Donor: HORIZON EUROPE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PROGRAMME

What's About

The DIAMOND project, funded under the Horizon Europe program, aims to enhance labor market participation and resilience through innovative re- and upskilling solutions. The project is designed to address the growing skill gaps and the risks of unemployment exacerbated by the ongoing digital transformation and green transitions. These societal and economic shifts are creating new employment demands that many unemployed individuals, particularly those from vulnerable socio-economic backgrounds, are ill-prepared to meet.

DIAMOND’s main goal is to strengthen economic fairness by creating a human-centric, agile, and personalized approach to skill development. It disrupts the traditional top-down approaches in active labor market policies (ALMPs), which often fail to engage unemployed individuals effectively. Instead, DIAMOND proposes a novel pathway that integrates digital learning platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), and tailored micro-credentials to empower individuals to self-manage their learning and career transitions.

DIAMOND’s innovative approach revolves around the creation of two core solutions:

The EGROW Index: This is a comprehensive taxonomy that measures an individual’s employability growth, combining both empowerment capabilities (such as self-efficacy and autonomy in learning) and transformative capabilities (like digital and green skills). This index helps identify the personal learning preferences and skill gaps of individuals, ensuring that the re- and up-skilling programs are tailored to their needs and increase their labor market readiness.

MOVEE (Modular Versatile Platform for Engagement and Employability): MOVEE is a cloud-native platform designed to provide a personalized and agile ecosystem for lifelong learning. It uses AI-driven recommendations based on the EGROW Index to guide individuals through relevant re- and upskilling programs. It offers modular learning formats, micro-credentials, and immersive learning experiences (such as virtual reality), making learning accessible, engaging, and adaptable to labor market demands.

Develop the EGROW Index: The project aims to create a novel tool for measuring individuals’ employability growth, focusing on both transformative skills (digital, green) and empowerment capabilities. By the end of the project, the EGROW Index will be validated and reach TRL 6 (technology readiness level), ready for widespread adoption in ALMPs to improve skills strategies.

Deploy MOVEE Platform: The platform will provide AI-supported, human-centric learning formats, tailored to the individual’s needs and the evolving requirements of the labor market. MOVEE will offer micro-credentials for digital and green skills, ensuring flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive response to unemployment.

Conduct Economic Analyses: The project will evaluate the macro- and micro-economic impact of these solutions through cost-benefit analyses and stochastic life-cycle models, providing evidence for their effectiveness in improving employment outcomes and resilience to economic downturns.

The Objectives

Project Impact

Improving labor market participation: By offering personalised, flexible learning pathways, it enables individuals to acquire the skills required for the future workforce, particularly in sectors influenced by digital and green transitions.

Addressing unemployment: The solutions target high unemployment, especially in vulnerable groups (such as women, migrants, and people with disabilities), enabling them to find meaningful employment in both low- and high-skilled sectors.

Policy Innovation: The insights gained from the EGROW Index and MOVEE will provide policymakers with new tools to redesign ALMPs, ensuring that skill development strategies are agile, inclusive, and market-oriented.

Economic Resilience: Through targeted, scalable re- and upskilling programs, the project will strengthen the economic resilience of both individuals and labor markets, reducing skill mismatches and improving the efficiency of labor market transitions.

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GreenGuard: Mobilising digital solutions for genuine environmental progress

GreenGuard: Mobilising digital solutions for genuine environmental progress

Project Overview

Project: Greenguard: Mobilizing digital solutions for genuine environmental progress

Duration: 31.08.2024 – 30.08.2026

Reference Nr. 2023-2-PT02-KA220-YOU-000177013

Grant Amount: 250,000 EUR

Programme: Erasmus+

What's About

The GreenGuard project, focuses on tackling the issue of greenwashing, where companies mislead consumers with false claims about their environmental practices. This project is designed to empower young people and youth organisations through quality non-formal-education, equipping them with the skills to identify and counteract such deceptive practices.

To achieve this, GreenGuard aims to conduct research on greenwashing across partner countries, leading to the development of universal guidelines to prevent these misleading practices. The project also seeks to raise awareness among young audiences through tailored events and educational activities, ensuring they are better prepared to make informed decisions about sustainability.

A key component of the project is the creation of user-friendly digital tools, including a mobile app that offers resources for authentic environmental activism, helping users to identify false eco-claims. Additionally, a digital hub will be established as a centralised platform for accessing resources, training materials, and collaboration tools for youth and youth workers.

Research greenwashing in partner countries to develop universal guidelines for its prevention.

Empower young people and organisations with high-quality non-formal education to counteract greenwashing.

Create user-friendly technological solutions that promote genuine environmental activism.
Raise awareness of greenwashing among young people through tailored events and educational programmes.

Establish an international network of stakeholders dedicated to combating greenwashing.

The Objectives

Project IMPACT

We aim to offer holistic solutions against greenwashing.We’ll launch anti-greenwashing guidelines and educational programs for youth and youth workers. A user-friendly mobile app will help identify false eco-claims.

A digital hub will offer resources and collaborative tools.International network will facilitate dialogue and resource-sharing.These tools will help transform organisational approaches to true eco-sustainability, empower youth and youth workers, and enhance cross-sector collaboration

Partner Organisations

Istituto ad ordinamento universitario “Scuola Superiore Carolina Albasio” – Italy

Pannonia consulting D.O.O. – Croatia

Youth Power Germany e.V. – Germany

Contextos – Cooperativa para o Desenvolvimento e Coesão Social, CRL – Portugal

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FIGHTing Youth Unemployment through Digital Skills and Interactive Education

FIGHTing Youth Unemployment through Digital Skills and Interactive Education

Project Overview

Project: FIGHTing Youth Unemployment through Digital Skills and Interactive Education

Duration: 01.09.2024 – 31.08.2025

Reference Nr. 2024-1-DE02-KA210-VET-000248929

Grant Amount: 60,000 EUR

Donor: Nationale Agentur Bildung für Europa beim Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung

What's About

The FIGHT-DIGIT project focuses on equipping VET educators and unemployed young people with the necessary tools to thrive in the digital economy. The key outcome will be the development of a comprehensive curriculum for virtual assistant skills and entrepreneurship, addressing a critical gap in the current vocational training offerings.

The curriculum will be designed to empower VET educators with innovative methods to teach digital skills and self-employment opportunities. This will be complemented by two interactive, gamified online courses aimed at youth, helping them to enhance their employability in the digital sector, particularly as virtual assistants. The project will also focus on local training activities, providing hands-on experience to both educators and unemployed individuals.

FIGHT-DIGIT aims to bridge the gap between vocational education and labor market needs by:

Raising capacities: Empowering vocational education and training (VET) educators to deliver innovative, digital-focused curricula that enhance youth employability.
Developing a comprehensive curriculum: Focused on virtual assistant skills and entrepreneurship to prepare young people for the evolving demands of the digital workplace.
Interactive online courses: Creating gamified, engaging courses to help unemployed young people build the skills necessary for self-employment and digital jobs.

The Objectives

Key ACTIVITIES

Local training courses: Held in Germany, Croatia, and Estonia, these courses will provide hands-on training for 45 VET educators, equipping them with the tools to teach digital skills.

Online learning courses: Two interactive courses will be launched, focusing on virtual assistant work and entrepreneurial development.

Multiplier conferences: Local events in each partner country will share the project’s results with VET educators and unemployed youth, ensuring long-term impact.

Our Partners:

The project is a collaboration between:

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Accreditation Project – 2024

Accreditation Project – 2024

Project Overview

Project: Accredited Projects for Youth Mobility

Duration: 15 months (01/06/2024 – 31/08/2025)

Reference Nr. KA151-YOU-381E956E

Grant Amount: 526,600.00 EUR

Donor: Erasmus+ Programme, National Agency: DE04 – JUGEND für Europa.

What's About

The “Accredited Projects for Youth Mobility” is an initiative designed to address the multifaceted challenges faced by youth, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds. By providing a structured framework for personal, professional, and social development, the project aligns closely with the core values and objectives of the Erasmus+ Programme.

Accredited projects in the field of youth are carried out by organisations holding a valid Erasmus Youth accreditation. Each of these organisations commits itself to comply with the Erasmus Youth Quality standards and to deliver high-quality mobility activities in the field of youth.

Each activity focuses on specific objectives and involves a certain number of participants, with an emphasis on inclusion and support for those with fewer opportunities. Our activities include professional development and youth exchanges within EU member states and associated countries. We focus on integrating digital tools, promoting environmentally sustainable practices, and encouraging youth participation in democratic life. Each activity aligns with the EU Youth Goals and is designed to be inclusive, addressing the needs of participants with fewer opportunities.

Adherence to EU Values: The project adheres to the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and human rights, including the rights of minorities. It ensures non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, and solidarity, aligning with Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and Article 21 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Activities

Professional Development Activities: 11 activities planned within EU member states and associated countries, plus one in a third country not associated.
Youth Exchanges: Five exchanges planned within member states and associated countries.

The project sets out multiple objectives aimed at addressing the diverse needs and challenges faced by young people, particularly those with fewer opportunities, including:

Support for Youth Facing Fear and Instability: Providing opportunities for self-improvement and lifelong learning.
Mental Health Support: Offering practical tools and support to achieve mental health and well-being.
Exploration of Interests and Active Citizenship: Mentoring youth to explore interests and become active citizens.
Combating Discrimination: Counseling and supporting youth facing discrimination based on economic status, immigrant background, or sexual orientation.
Promotion of Tolerance and Acceptance: Encouraging understanding and connection through multicultural learning.
Development of Personal and Professional Skills: Promoting volunteering to enhance skills and employability.
Non-Formal Education: Using non-formal learning methods to improve participation and employability.
International Connection: Fostering connections with youth from other countries to share experiences and learn.
Entrepreneurial Education: Providing education to develop business ideas and enhance employability.
Media and Digital Literacy: Educating youth to navigate online media responsibly and combat discrimination.

The Objectives

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced mental and physical well-being of participants.
Increased active citizenship and social engagement.
Improved employability and personal development skills.
Greater awareness and action against discrimination.
Stronger international connections and shared learning experiences.

Some impressions from Accreditation Project 2023

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YouthEUvision – Empowering Youth for a stronger Europe

YouthEUvision – Empowering Youth for a stronger Europe

Project Overview

Project: Empower YOUth for a stronger Europe – YouthEUvision

Duration: 01.06.2024 – 31.12.2025

Reference Nr. 101147592

Grant Amount: 167,245 EUR

Funding Program: CERV-2023-CITIZENS-CIV.

Granting Authority: European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

What's About

The project YouthEUVision — Empowering YOUth for a Stronger Europe is an innovative project that will transform youth participation in democratic processes and active citizenship in Europe.

Based on the belief that the future of Europe depends on active involvement from its side, YouthEUVision brings together a unique consortium of organizations from six diverse EU countries, such as Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, and Romania. This collective effort is aimed at empowering and mobilizing young people by endowing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and motivation needed to actively create the future of Europe.

Background of the Project

In this socio-economic scenario, the youth of the entire continent are challenged by high rates of unemployment, social exclusion, and being at risk of disappointment from democratic processes. These challenges are compounded by discrimination and economic inequalities that hit the youth worse, leaving them feeling disenfranchised and marginalized. With these pressing issues at hand, YouthEUVision seeks to counteract the trends by creating an environment in which young people can succeed as active, responsible citizens.

Consortium and Partnership

YouthEUVision has at its core a diverse consortium comprising organisations with extensive experience in youth empowerment, democratic engagement, and social inclusion. The project partners are:

Youth Power Germany (YP DE) – Germany
Municipality of Egaleo (EGL) – Greece
Empower Plus (EMPOWER) – Romania
Associazione Arci Solidarietà Onlus (ARCI) – Italy
Asociacion CIFAL Malaga (CIFAL) – Spain
DIANA – Diversitè Intelligence Autonomie Neurodiversitè Atypique – France
Associazione Salam Organizzazione Non Lucrativa di Utilità Sociale (SALAM) – Italy
Fundacion Sieneva (SIENEVA) – Spain

The overarching goal of YouthEUVision is to empower young people to become proactive participants in shaping a more democratic, inclusive, and resilient Europe. The project has several key objectives:

Empowering Youth:
- Provide young people with the critical thinking, leadership, and advocacy skills necessary for active citizenship.
- Foster a generation of informed, engaged, and responsible citizens who are capable of influencing positive change in their communities and beyond.
Promoting Democratic Values:
- Encourage democratic participation through a variety of activities, including debates, workshops, and educational campaigns.
- Promote a culture of active citizenship and civic engagement among young people, ensuring their voices are heard in the democratic process.
Addressing Social Exclusion and Extremism:
- Combat social exclusion by empowering youth from disadvantaged backgrounds and promoting inclusivity.
- Provide positive alternatives to counter potential extremist influences by engaging youth in constructive and meaningful activities.
Enhancing EU Democratic Legitimacy:
- Involve young citizens from different EU countries in discussions about the future of Europe, strengthening the democratic legitimacy of EU decision-making processes.
- Foster a greater sense of belonging to the European Union by promoting EU values and democratic principles.
Sustainable Impact:
- Establish long-term partnerships among project partners for future initiatives, ensuring the continued promotion of European values and youth engagement.
- Develop and implement a robust system of monitoring and verification to track progress and ensure the achievement of project goals.

The Objectives

Target Groups

YouthEUVision targets two primary groups:

Direct Target Group: Youth-at-risk aged 18-30 from the six partner countries, particularly those from disadvantaged areas or facing social, economic, and ethnic barriers.
Indirect Target Group: Policymakers, civil society organizations, educational institutions, media associations, local communities, youth-led organizations, and academic/research communities.

Gender Perspective and Inclusivity

YouthEUVision is committed to promoting gender equality and inclusivity throughout its activities. The project incorporates gender-sensitive approaches to ensure equal opportunities for all participants, addressing gender disparities in political representation, decision-making, and employment opportunities. Additionally, the project promotes inclusivity for LGBTQ+ youth and those with disabilities, ensuring that all young people can participate fully and equally.

Project Expected Impact

YouthEUVision aims to create a transformative journey for youth, fostering a sense of belonging to the European Union and promoting EU values and democratic participation. By empowering young people and addressing the challenges they face, the project seeks to prevent social exclusion and counter potential extremist ideologies. Ultimately, YouthEUVision aims to enhance the role of youth in shaping the future of Europe, contributing to a more democratic, inclusive, and resilient European society.

Through its innovative and comprehensive approach, YouthEUVision is poised to make a significant and lasting impact on youth engagement and democratic participation across Europe, empowering the next generation to build a stronger and more united Europe.

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Taking Matters into our Own Hands: Employment and Entrepreneurship

Taking Matters into our Own Hands: Employment and Entrepreneurship

Project Overview

Project: Taking Matters into our Own Hands: Employment and Entrepreneurship

Duration: 01.02.2024 – 31.01.2026

Reference Nr. 2023-2-HR01-KA220-YOU-000184352

Grant Amount: 250.000€

Donor: Erasmus+

Croatian Agency for Erasmus (The Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes)

What's About

The statistics indicate that young people with hearing disabilities and communication obstacles are more than twice as likely to be unemployed compared to hearing adults. Integrating these individuals into the job market is a key challenge; more than 50% of the one million people with hearing disabilities in Europe are unemployed, and those who are employed are often in low-skilled and low-paid jobs.

People with hearing disabilities can indeed contribute significantly to the labor market, but it’s essential to ensure they receive appropriate education and guidance when entering the workforce to realise their potential and enhance their competitiveness.

Those who teach or work with people with hearing disabilities must be familiar with the specificities of deafness, understand the obstacles faced, find the most appropriate solutions for them, and empower them to overcome the challenges they face and demonstrate their competencies and ambitions in the job market.

Similarly, people with hearing disabilities and communication obstacles should be familiarised with the demands of the job market and prepared for effective engagement within it.

For these reasons, the project “Taking Matters Into Our Own Hands: Employment and Entrepreneurship” focuses on two target groups of youth:

To empower young people with hearing disabilities and communication obstacles for entrepreneurial thinking and creating self-employment opportunities.

To provide youth workers with knowledge and skills in the field of entrepreneurship for working with young people with hearing disabilities and communication difficulties.

Partners in this project:

– Youth Power germany e.V (DE)

– Istituto ad ordinamento universitario “Scuola Superiore Carolina Albasio” (IT)

– Savez Gluhih i Nagluhih Grada Zagreb (HR)

– Learning Library OÜ (EE)

The development of a toolkit that includes innovative educational workshops and activities, and two online learning courses with educational materials and practical advice for raising skills and knowledge in career development and entrepreneurship.

The development of a curriculum for youth workers, enabling them to acquire knowledge and skills on how to provide career counseling and professionally guide deaf and hard of hearing persons, as well as persons with communication obstacles.

Raising awareness and informing the public, particularly youth organizations, organizations for the deaf and hard of hearing, educational institutions, and other institutions, about the specifics of deafness and communication obstacles, as well as the challenges they face in the job market. This will include offering concrete advice and recommendations for more successful work with deaf and hard of hearing young people, and young people with communication obstacles, through social media campaigns.

The development of a project website and an interactive online platform for youth workers, educators, and deaf and hard of hearing young people, containing educational materials in the form of articles, practical advice, stories from the target groups, and project-developed outputs, which will be permanently accessible.

The final conference where materials developed during the project implementation and the results of testing these materials will be presented.

The Objectives

Project ACTIVITIES

Activities include development of educational materials and tools for youth workers in form of curriculum, for youngsters in format of toolkit, educational workshops and national trainings for testing and applying the materials. 2 online learning courses for empowering entrepreneurial and employability skills of deaf and hard of hearing youth will be developed. Project will have online depository platform developed, 5 online campaigns, and final conference event resulting in creation of network.

Project IMPACT

Curriculum for youth workers, a toolkit for educators, and two online courses for deaf and hard of hearing youngsters will be developed. The main output of the project will be an online platform hosting all of these outputs and additional educational resources. Raised awareness among professionals and dissemination of the developed outputs will be achieved through five online campaigns. A network will be the final output of the project, launched during the final project conference.

Get to know our partners and visit their webpage:

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Digital Transformation of Inclusive Youth Work

Digital Transformation of Inclusive Youth Work

Project Overview

This project aims to empower NGOs for the digital transformation of inclusive youth work. It focuses on creating innovative digital solutions that are effective at various levels, from local to international. The initiative seeks to enhance the quality of youth work by integrating innovative digital learning methods, specifically targeting the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.

Project: Digital transformation of Inclusive Youth Work.

Duration: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.202

Reference Nr. 2022-2-HR01-KA220-YOU-000096214

Grant Amount: 250,000 EUR

Donor: Agency for mobility and EU programmes – Croatian National Agency

What's About

Funded by the Agency for Mobility and EU Programs under the Erasmus+ program’s Key Action 2, the project is set to continue until December 31, 2024. It focuses on empowering youth, especially those facing economic, geographic, social, and cultural barriers, a need that became more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key activities of the project include creating a unified digital transformation strategy for youth work, developing five inclusive informal training programs for youth workers, establishing a Virtual Inclusive Center with diverse digital tools, and conducting a public campaign. The expected outcomes are comprehensive, ranging from the development of high-quality training programs and a digital educational platform, to enhancing digital skills within the participating organizations and engaging marginalized youth in the project and Erasmus+ programs.

The project’s design ensures that its impact extends beyond local and national levels, reaching European and global scales, particularly through its emphasis on informal education in a virtual environment. This broad reach is expected to set a precedent for best practices in the field. The project underscores the importance of cross-sectoral cooperation and effective communication strategies for disseminating results and maximizing impact.

We shall strengthen NGO’s for digital transformation of inclusive youth work by developing innovative digitalsolutions that are applicable at local, regional, national, European and international levels. By adopting innovative digital methods of learning, we want to increase the quality of youth work and encourage the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities. With dissemination we want to reach a large number of actors and strengthen transnational and cross-sectoral action.

Partners in this project are:

YOUTH POWER GERMANY e.V. – Germany

Udruga za promicanje aktivnog sudjelovanja Studio B – Croatia

YOUTH POWER/UNG KRAFT – Sweden

Youth Power Austria – Austria

The Objectives

Activities

– Develop 4 strategies for the digital transformation of work with young people at the local level

– Develop 5 inclusive nonformal training programs for youth workers, through the organization of innovative bootcamps.

– Development of the Virtual Inclusive Center (EduLab, map of digital nomads youth workers, 5 e-learning systems, mobile application, Sharing is caring tool with categories “green, digital and inclusive” and Virtual study buddy)

Project IMPACT

– Innovations to increase the quality of inclusive YW, applicable at the local (Strategy) and international level (non-formal inclusive programs, VIC) developed

– Marginalized youth empowered to learn in a virtual environment

– CSO’s strengthened for the digitialization of YW

– Transnational and intersectoral cooperation achieved

– Contribution in the creation of solutions for the green transition in accordance with the European Green Plan realised.

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Fighting Fake News and Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills for Business Opportunities of Unemployed Citizens

Fighting Fake News and Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills for Business Opportunities of Unemployed Citizens

Project Overview

The ultimate goal of this project is to not only educate but also to inspire and enable participants to navigate the digital world with confidence and critical insights. By sharing our methodologies and findings, we aim to extend the reach of our project, contributing to a global community that is more informed, resilient, and equipped to handle the challenges of the digital age.

Project: Fighting fake news and enhancing critical thinking skills for business opportunities of unemployed citizens

Duration: 01.11.2023 – 31.01.2025

Reference Nr. 2023-1-DE02-KA210-ADU-000157649

Grant Amount: 60,000 EUR

Donor: DE02 – Nationale Agentur Bildung für Europa beim Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung

What's About

Our project aims to tackle the challenge of fake news and disinformation, focusing on unemployed citizens and small business owners who are particularly vulnerable in the digital age.

At its heart, the initiative is about empowering these groups through a comprehensive approach that combines education and technology.

The project starts with a detailed assessment of the specific needs and challenges faced by our target audience. Based on this, we develop a tailored curriculum that focuses on critical thinking and digital literacy, essential skills for discerning credible information online.

This curriculum is brought to life through interactive workshops and webinars, delivered by specially trained educators who are skilled in engaging and effective teaching methods.

A key component of our project is the development of a user-friendly digital tool. This tool is designed to help users identify fake news and verify information, serving as a practical application of the skills learned in the program.

Continuous monitoring and evaluation ensure that the program remains effective and responsive to participants’ needs. Additionally, we create a support network for graduates, fostering ongoing learning and community engagement.

The main objectives of this project are to build the capacity of organisations in DE, HR, and PT to engage in international projects, create new non-formal education programs to improve critical thinking and media literacy skills of unemployed adults and small business owners, empower organisations to respond to the impact of fake news on adult business opportunities, and develop a new digital tool to enhance the capacity of organisations to use digital resources in their work.

Partners in this Project are:

Youth Power Germany e.V.

Associação de Investigação do Observatório Lusófono Atividades Económicas – Portugal

PANNONIA CONSULTING D.O.O. – Croatia

Pucko otvoreno uciliste Auto moto centar Nova Gradiska – Croatia

The Objectives

Activities

– Organising transnational meeting and training sessions for participating organisations to build their capacity for engaging in international projects and initiatives.

– Developing and implementing new non-formal education programs that focus on critical thinking and media literacy skills for adults, and empowering unemployed citizens with lower basic digital skills.

– Developing a new digital tool, including an eLearning platform and training materials, to increase the quality of education.

Impact

– Creation of new and unique non-formal education programs and digital tools that can be replicated in other contexts.

– Improved access to information and resources for organisations to respond constructively to the impact of fake news on adult business opportunities.

– Creation of new partnerships and collaborations with other organisations working on fake news and entrepreneurship issues.

– Improved knowledge management of adult education institutions and organisations

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Wellhoody Project

Wellhoody Project

Project Overview

Project: Wellbeing in Diverse Youth communities

Duration: 01.03.2022 – 30.06.2024

Reference Nr. 2021-2-SE02-KA220-YOU-000049948

Grant Amount: 304,770 EUR

Donor: Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society – Swedish national Agency

What's about

EU-wide, youth who are either foreign-born or who are native-born with foreign-born parents account for one in five of 15 to 34-year-olds (OECD/EU, 2018). Their population share is increasing in virtually all EU countries, although their size and composition vary greatly across countries, reflecting countries’ different migration histories. They are one of the most at-risk groups in terms of social exclusion for multiple reasons: lack of economic resources, skills that don’t match employment opportunities and cultural differences; the attitudes of host country citizens, and sometimes outright displays of discrimination.

Youth well-being is one of the most important EU agendas and is at the core of the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027. We know that being part of an engaging community gives us a sense of belonging. Researchers at the University of Manchester say diversity is associated with higher social cohesion and greater tolerance of each other’s differences.

The WELLHOODY project will enable community wellbeing through youth learning and produce wider social benefits. Youth learning rooted in utilising the power of diversity will encourage all community members to become pursuers of mutual wellbeing while nurturing acceptance and inclusion in terms of diversity.

WELLHOODY is working to enable and ensure the inclusion of all young people in society. The Youth Strategy 2019-2027 recognises the need to ensure that marginalised young people are participating in all decision-making processes and are key players, particularly in processes concerning their own rights, wellbeing and interests (Goal 3).At the same time, Goal 4 is to achieve better mental wellbeing and end stigmatisation of mental health issues, thus promoting the social inclusion of all young people.

Partners in this project are:

Folkuniversitetet – Sweden

Momentum – Ireland

Outside Media – Germany

Youth Power Germany e.V. – Germany

Dramblys – Spain

LeLaba – France

European e-learning Institute – Denmark

Empower youth educators (500+ educators) to motivate diverse youth groups to learn, participate & socialise by providing a new evidence-based learning resource & approach to engage youth learners through PR1 GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE, society will benefit from increased knowledge of how to inspire diverse communities towards common wellbeing.

Equip youth educators, stakeholders in community & youth wellbeing, as well as inclusion agents, to fully utilise the diversity positive effects on youth groups wellbeing, through the WELLHOODY Open Education Resources (ultimately delivered to 500 YOUTH LEARNERS and additional 50 youth educators in the lifetime+tested by 10)

Cultivate a supportive environment where youth from diverse backgrounds can gain confidence in new life skills: civic participation, future planning, socialising, communication, self—care, mindfulness, digital skills via WELLHOODY YOUTH CONNECTORS. Youth workers will get understanding of the target groups, their wellbeing needs & objectives, intercultural communication (reach to 300+ educators, 50+learners)

Share open digital access to information, learning, and build closer relationships. PLATFORM & ONLINE COURSE will facilitate collaboration, create and add additional learning materials (1,000+ people engaged)

The Objectives:

IMPACT

WELLHOODY will reach young people en masse by equipping youth and community educators with an inclusive learning pathway, facilitating the creation of diverse and resilient youth communities.

1. GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE: Youth Participation and Wellbeing in Diverse Communities (reaching 500+youth educators) A guide which researches, collects and presents 20 good practices of youth participation in diverse communities that have significant positive outcomes for life satisfaction, inclusion and wellbeing.

Youth groups will be motivated to learn, participate, collaborate and socialise. Youth educators will benefit from a new evidence-based education resource and approach to engage the described combination of youth learners. Society will benefit from great knowledge of how to inspire diverse communities towards common wellbeing.

2. OERs – WELLHOODY Open Education Resources will encourage youth/community educators to take responsibility for wellbeing of young people and recognise/promote the strengths and benefits that being part of a diverse community brings. The resources will be user friendly and wherever possible bite-sized communication and video formats will be used, for maximum engagement, ease of use and access. (reach: 500+ YOUTH LEARNERS and additional 50+10 youth educators in the lifetime)

A set of OERs, in accessible forms such as videos, audio and reading materials that work in tandem with practical methods of teaching. A FACILITATORS GUIDE for youth educators will be created to enable them to get the most out of their knowledge delivery to learners in the process.

The OERs, course and guide will be highly TRANSFERABLE, as resources can be shared and have a universal appeal to learners of all ages. The facilitators guide can also be used by educators in HEI, VET or school settings. ALL PR2 results will be available in English, Swedish, Spanish, German, French securing transferability to wider EU audiences.

3. WELLHOODY YOUTH Connectors – one in each partner region (except technical partner’s region, but will have dissemination reach there too) will be developed during the timeline of the project. The Connector Club will be created with the participation of associate partners, members of the diverse community with the help of youth educators. Action plans will differ in different regions, according to each Connector’s specific needs. This result will be based around 2 main steps:

1. A comprehensive Network Guide, which will assist in the creation of our WELLHOODY Connector Clubs and ensure widespread uptake of this approach in recruiting young people, from native communities and migrant backgrounds. (will beownloaded 300+ times)

2. Creation and launch 5 WELLHOODY Connector Clubs recruiting young people, in inclusive environments that foster equity and equality, and that are responsive to the needs of the wider community, building youth participation, social ties and thus the wellbeing- 150 members

4. WELLHOODY Platform and Online Course (will engaging 1000+ people) – In addition to providing the materials, methodologies, tools, processes and learning resources, the platform will allow for international collaboration and peer to peer learning. It will enable collaboration between all kinds of actors and institutions involved in youth work and inclusion allowing for knowledge exchange with multiple stakeholders.

The platform also plays a central role within our wider exploitation strategy, which seeks to maximise our impact and replication of results and outcomes from this project. The platform will increase engagement with the wider

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