24 May – 1 June 2024 | EJBW Weimar, Germany
It is often pre-existing relationships of trust that bring newcomers into Erasmus+. Via a TC & funded follow-up, we will support reflection and action on multiplying outreach through pre-existing networks, especially to those under-engaged by Erasmus+
To achieve the Horizontal Priority of Inclusion and Diversity in Erasmus+, outreach and communication is key. Our research has brought us to an understanding that it is pre-existing relationships of trust that bring newcomers into Erasmus+ Activities. Through a training course and follow-up activities (funded), we will support project managers, youth leaders, and activists to reflect and act upon this method of multiplying outreach through pre-existing networks, especially to communities under-engaged by Erasmus+
Infopack available here
Context: Exploring Pre-existing Networks and Relationships of Trust as Tools for Outreach in Erasmus+ Activities
In the past 30 years, the Erasmus+ program has reached an estimated 10 million participants. Strides have been made to make the program as open as possible, and to reduce barriers of access, with Inclusion & Diversity as a horizontal priority for the current program. However a key building block inclusion in Erasmus+ is outreach. Our research and decades of experience delivering mobilities with minority communities has brought us to an understanding that it is pre-existing relationships of trust that bring newcomers into Erasmus+ Activities.
Through a training course and follow-up activities (funded), we will support project managers, youth leaders, and activists to reflect and act upon this method of multiplying outreach through pre-existing networks, especially to communities under-engaged by Erasmus+
Objectives of the TC
- to organise space for exchange on the current practices and struggles/difficulties in outreach regarding under-engaged groups in Erasmus+
- to increase knowledge and sensitivity on the topic of inclusion and intersectionality in this context
- develop competencies to involve less-represented groups in local and international youth work & educational programs
- to develop skills in communicating opportunities (from the perspective of relationship building and trust)
- to develop action plans, tools, workshop plans for follow-up activities
- to share the NFE approach as an example of engaging youth work
Expected results and learnings, after the TC participants will:
- get knowledge on the topics of inclusion and intersectionality
- get competences to engage less-represented groups in their activities (local/international)
- run local activities to engage people (write reflection, consultation, sharing in your organisation knowledge gained)
- 15 x 200 EUR est. scholarships will be provided for local activities and reflections by participants in their local contexts
Location & Dates
Training Course:- Weimar, Europäische Jugendbildungs- und Jugendbegegnungsstätte Weimar (EJBW) 24.05.24 (arrival, PM) – 01.06.24 (Departure, AM)
Preparation Meeting: Week of 16-23rd of May
Follow-up Actions: June 2024
COMPASS Academy is aimed at educators who:
- are at least 18 years old
- are residents of EU and/or partner countries
- are working with migrants and/or in an intercultural context and/or on the topic of migration
- Workers/volunteers of educational or youth work organisations/informal groups. In a role that includes engaging communities in their educational activities or work is connected to migrant communities
Additionally:
– interested in passing on the knowledge gained during this training course to their communities – have good conversational use and listening comprehension of English (B1 minimum, B2 preferred) – are prepared to dedicate enough time to contribute to the entire process, including preparatory meetings before and follow-up actions after the training course
Participation Fee: There is no participation fee for this activity. Travel will be reimbursed according to Erasmus+ guidelines.
Inclusion Support: Where any extra support is needed to attend, including childcare, please contact Nesirky@cge-erfurt.org
About the project: COMPASS – Co-Creating with Young Migrants Communication on Educational Services, Erasmus+: Key Action 2 – Small-scale partnerships in Youth, Project number: 2022-2-DE02-KA210-YOU-64C07EDB
For more information, please email: Nesirky@cge-erfurt.org
More information at: SALTO