Partnership Building Activity on Environmental Sustainability

The aim of this activity is to foster international partnerships and empower youth organizations to integrate sustainability into their Erasmus+ projects and youth work practices.

Objectives

• To increase awareness and understanding of environmental sustainability in the youth sector.
• To provide tools and methodologies for developing sustainable youth projects.
• To create opportunities for networking and partnership-building among organizations.
• To explore how Erasmus+ can support green initiatives and collaborations.
• To encourage participants to develop concrete project ideas for future Erasmus+ applications.

Target Group

This training is designed for youth workers, project managers, and representatives from:

• Organizations that have previously participated as applicants or partners in Erasmus+/Youth projects.
• Organizations planning to apply or partner in an Erasmus+ R3/2025 application.
• Organizations actively working on Environmental Sustainability in the youth sector.

Participants must:

• Be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Be 18+ years old.
• Represent their organization and be empowered to make decisions regarding Erasmus+ partnerships and project development.

Format

This blended learning course includes:

• HOP Online Learning Platform – self-paced modules
• 5 ZOOM Meetings for interactive discussions and networking

ZOOM Meetings Schedule:

• Session 1: [11/06/2025 10:00 - 11:30 CET] – Introduction & Networking
• Session 2: [13/06/2025 10:00 - 11:30 CET] – Environmental Sustainability in Youth Work
• Session 3: [17/06/2025 10:00 - 11:30 CET] – Partnership Building & Collaboration: Development of initial project Ideas: Developing Erasmus+ Project Ideas: Exploring common themes & teaming up
• Session 4: [19/06/2025 10:00 - 11:30 CET] – Inspiration from good practice(s) Partnership Building & Collaboration:  Draft presentation & feedback
• Session 5: [23/06/2025 10:00 - 11:30 CET] – Finalizing Proposals for R3/2025 - Evaluation & Closure

Expected Outcomes

By participating, you will:

• Gain knowledge and tools on sustainability in youth work.
• Build new Erasmus+ partnerships for future projects.
• Develop concrete project ideas with international collaborators.
• Receive a Youthpass.

Join us in this unique opportunity to build strong partnerships, exchange expertise, and develop impactful Erasmus+ projects on environmental sustainability! By participating, you will expand your network, gain valuable insights, and take concrete steps toward submitting a successful Erasmus+ R3/2025 application.

Let’s work together for a greener future!