Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport for the period 2021-2027. Education, training, youth and sport are key areas that help citizens develop personally and professionally. Quality inclusive education and training and non-formal and informal learning equip young people and learners of all ages with the qualifications and skills they need to participate meaningfully in a democratic society, to understand each other’s cultures and to make a successful transition to the labour market.
Under Key Action 1 (KU1) of the Erasmus+: Youth programme, organisations can obtain Erasmus accreditation in the field of youth. Voluntariat obtained this accreditation in December 2022 and it will last until the end of the programme in 2027. The accreditation allows us to have simplified access to funding opportunities for KU1 youth learning mobility activities and we apply for funding annually using a simplified form. We therefore carry out youth exchanges and youth worker mobility activities under approved accredited projects.
PURPOSE OF OUR ACCREDITED PROJECTS:
- Promote, develop and involve young people in international mobility programmes and related actions, with a view to social mobilisation, solidarity, diversity, intercultural dialogue, personal development of young people, better job opportunities and various global learning themes;
- Encourage and support NGOs and public institutions in our municipality to increase cooperation and quality implementation of international youth mobility programmes (with a focus on young people with fewer opportunities).
THE OBJECTIVES OF OUR ACCREDITED PROJECTS:
- To promote international mobility programmes among young people and to provide comprehensive support to young people in their participation in these programmes;
- To increase the visibility and use of global learning themes and promote critical thinking among young people;
- Provide space and support for young people and youth leaders to implement their ideas for international mobility;
- Provide a supportive environment for young people and organisations to identify and record the skills and competences acquired in international mobility programmes;
- To create partnerships with organisations and institutions in our municipality and support them to get involved in international mobility projects for young people (with fewer opportunities).
TARGET GROUPS OF THE PROJECTS:
- Young people, with a focus on young people with fewer opportunities
- Youth workers, trainers, facilitators
- NGOs and public institutions working with young people
PROJECT PERIOD: 2023-2027 (one project per year with different activities)
EXPECTED PROJECT RESULTS (ANNUAL):
- 10 events to promote international mobility and the E+ and ESE programmes;
- at least 5 news items on international mobility and the E+ and ESE programme published monthly via social networks and other information channels (mlad.si, volunteering.org, L’mit, Sloga, etc.);
- comprehensive support provided to at least 100 young people to join E+ projects (as host and supporting organisation);
- support for the organisation of at least 1 youth participation event;
- at least 2 projects on critical thinking, ethical entrepreneurship, global learning implemented;
- at least 50 young people involved in training and/or other types of learning;
- tailor-made integrated support for the design and implementation of at least 2 international mobility project ideas (group) for young people;
- support for the recording of competences provided to at least 60 young people;
- implementation of or active participation in at least 1 project related to the identification and recording of competences for young people;
- partnership created with at least 4 NGOs and institutions in the municipality and support to enter the E+ and ESE programmes in the form of individual counseling and 4 training sessions;
- at least 150 young people involved, of which 75 with fewer opportunities and/or special needs.
(CO)FUNDING: European Union (Erasmus+ Programme)
AMOUNT OF (GRANTED) FUNDING:
2023 – 2024: 308.534,00 EUR
2024 – 2025: 146.934,00 EUR
