Connect for Inclusion - Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps.

Why is this important for young people with disabilities? Partnership-building activity 

When will the networking activity take place?

The networking activities will take place in 2025 from 8 to 12 September, Hammamet, Tunisia

What is a Partnership Building Activity?

A Partnership Building Activity helps organisations to work together and carry out projects. Such projects help people with disabilities.

At this event, professionals, who work with young people will be able to:

• learn about each other's work,
• share experiences,
• how they work together
• talk about difficult situations,
• discuss difficult situations that arise in their work,
• talk about success,
• find partners for future projects.

The projects are funded by European Union programmes such as: - Erasmus+ and - "European Solidarity Corps." These programmes run a variety of projects, which can involve different countries.

You are eligible for this activity if :

• you want to organise projects involving young people with disabilities.
• you work or volunteer with young people who have disabilities
• or you want to involve them in international activities.
• you want to help young people with disabilities to participate in international projects.

International projects are projects that take place with other foreign countries.

During these activities you will:

• Find partners for future international projects.
• This means that you will be able to carry out projects together with partners from other countries.
• You will learn about the funding available for inclusive projects. Inclusive projects are projects in which all people can participate and learn new things.
• Hear about projects that are successful.
• You will work with new partners to plan new projects.
• You will receive Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps help and advice from the National Agencies or SALTOs on how to set up projects.

These agencies are national, which means they help different countries:

- Providing training,

- Running projects.

Before you apply, make sure that:

• You work (or volunteer)  with young people who have disabilities or are preparing to work with them.
• You are part of an organisation
• Your organisation supports your entry into the activity.
• You are planning to carry out projects with young people from other countries.
• You are over 18 years old.

You don't need to know everything about the EU programmes in advance. If you are able to take part in a project, we invite you to join. We want everyone to feel safe and respected during the meeting.

Therefore: We can help with things like:

- Accessible rooms, that are easy to get to,

- Sign language,

You can also bring your own assistant, to help you during the meeting.

- Please specify the type of assistance you need in your application.

 If you need help, you can contactI Irma Amirezashvili. Irma’s email address is irma.amirezashvili@salto-youth.net

Important information:

• People from certain countries are given preference.
• We will speak English at the event.
• We can provide a sign language interpreter for the event.
• The event will take place from  8 to 12 September.
• Arrivals 8 September before the dinner
• Departures 12 September after the breakfast
• We will pay all expenses related to the event.
• We will provide individual rooms.
• You can apply on this page.
• We will be staying in the hotel in Hammamet
• You will arrive in the airport in Tunis
• The organizers of the event will organize transfers for you from the airport of Tunis to the hotel where we will also have meals.
• If you need visas, the organizers will send you an invitation letter

If you participate in the event, you will need to share some information about yourself. Your personal information will not be shared with other participants.

Inclusion is still a new and developing topic in Tunisia. Some groups and public efforts are helping, but things are still growing. The organizers will do their best to support your needs.   We kindly ask for your understanding as they work with the resources and conditions available in the country.