Introduction to DiscoverEU Inclusion Action for Nordic Organizations

Do you work with young people with fewer opportunities in the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden)? Would you like to support them in discovering Europe by train and fostering inclusion through the DiscoverEU Inclusion Action? Join us for an engaging hands-on training in Helsinki, Finland, to explore how you can benefit from and contribute to this opportunity!

What is DiscoverEU Inclusion Action?

DiscoverEU Inclusion Action is an Erasmus+ project that offers travel opportunities to young people (age 18-21) with fewer opportunities, enabling them to explore Europe by train and gain valuable learning experiences for life. This training will help Nordic organizations better understand the framework, exchange good practices to support young people effectively, develop inclusive projects and apply for DiscoverEU Inclusion Action project funding.

Description

This training is designed for municipalities, youth organizations, and other stakeholders in the Nordic region who want to create meaningful travel experiences for young people (age 18-21) with fewer opportunities. This can refer not only but for example young people facing social, economic or geographic obstacles, dealing with educational or cultural differences, having health problems or disabilities or limited access to social rights.

The training will equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and networking opportunities to successfully design, apply for, and implement DiscoverEU Inclusion Action projects with a strong participatory and inclusive approach.

Objectives

• Gain a clear understanding of DiscoverEU Inclusion Action (aims, rules and funding) and how it can support young people with fewer opportunities.
• Gain practical tools and methods for designing participatory and inclusive DiscoverEU Inclusion Action projects.
• Make action planning to start your own DiscoverEU Inclusion Action project.
• Participate in peer-learning opportunities with Nordic youth organizations.
• Get inspiration from guest speakers.

Methods and methodology

• Group discussions / work
• Self reflection
• Non-formal learning methods
• Informative sessions

Who is this training for?

We welcome participants from Nordic municipalities, youth organizations, and other entities working with young people with fewer opportunities. This includes for example:

• Youth workers and youth leaders.
• Representatives of municipalities and public institutions.
• NGOs and grassroots initiatives working in inclusion.

Participants should be willing to develop a DiscoverEU Inclusion Action project and support young people with fewer opportunities in their mobility experience.

Training structure

The training is based on participatory and interactive methods, combining theory with hands-on activities. You can download the program draft from the link below (please note that minor changes can occur).

Day 1, Monday: Arrivals. Training starts with welcoming dinner, opening and setting the scene.

Day 2, Tuesday: Understanding participation and inclusion in the context of DiscoverEU.

Day 3, Wednesday: Designing inclusive DiscoverEU Inclusion Action projects.

Day 4, Thursday: Next steps and closing. Departures after lunch.

Small steps for a better world

In our activities we support the principle of a safer space, where no one is discriminated or bullied because of their background or person. We want you to respect the same principle.

We want to support your wellbeing too. We encourage you to tell the organisers if there is anything special you need assistance with.

We want to enable the participation of people with all kinds of abilities. Knowing your individual needs will help us to provide the needed support.

We also strive to make the world a little bit greener. This is why we are primarily choosing vegetarian or otherwise sustainable diets whenever possible. We also encourage you to consider travelling to Helsinki on land as much as possible.