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International Alliance for Integration and Sustainability

We dream to build smart, sustainable and inclusive societies for the future generation.

12/06/2026

Inequality isn't just about income. 📊 It's about who gets access to education, employment, healthcare, and justice. It's about whether a person born in the wrong country, or carrying the wrong passport, can live a life of dignity. That's the heart of SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

One of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 10 calls on all of us to reduce inequality within and between countries. For IAIS, this goal is deeply personal. It speaks directly to the communities we work with every day.

In the EU today, nearly 4.3 million people remain under temporary protection after being displaced from their home countries. Non-EU citizens continue to face significant barriers to social and labour-market inclusion, even in countries that have made measurable progress. Access to decent work, quality education, and community belonging is still far from equal.

The data is clear: reducing inequality requires active effort. It doesn't happen on its own. That means investing in intercultural dialogue, designing workplaces and public spaces that genuinely welcome people from all backgrounds, and building legal frameworks that protect the rights of migrants and third-country nationals as rigorously as those of any citizen.

This is exactly what we do at IAIS. Through our programmes, we work to close the gap between aspiration and reality, supporting migrants, youth workers, organisations, and communities in building the skills and connections needed to thrive in diverse societies.

SDG 10 isn't just a global goal. It's a daily practice. Let's build it together. 🤝

03/06/2026

Some moments you do not fully grasp until they are already happening. Standing face to face with the President of the European Parliament was one of them. 🏛️🇪🇺

During our You(th), Me & EU Brussels mobility in March, our participants had the incredible privilege of meeting President Roberta Metsola at the European Parliament. And they did not hold back. Our young people stepped forward, took the floor, and asked the President direct, real questions about the future of their generation, about what Europe owes to its youth, and how their voices can genuinely shape the decisions being made in those very halls. 🎤

This is what active citizenship looks like in practice. Not watching from a distance, but showing up, speaking out, and being heard at the highest level. 💙

Seeing these young leaders occupy that space with confidence and conviction is exactly why this project exists, and exactly why we believe in the power of youth to shape Europe's future. 🚀

EUPA Malta - Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps

29/05/2026

Your vote is your voice. Use it. 🗳️✊

This weekend, Malta goes to the polls. And if you are a young person reading this, we want to speak directly to you: this moment belongs to you too. 🇲🇹

At IAIS, we spend every day working with young people who want to shape the world around them. We see the passion, the ideas, and the hunger for change. But real democratic participation does not stop at debate rooms or EU institutions. It starts right here, in your own community, with a single vote. 💡

We are not here to tell you who to vote for. That is entirely yours to decide. What we are here to say is this: showing up matters. Every voice that stays silent is a voice that goes unheard, and the decisions made this weekend will affect your generation for years to come. 🌍

Democracy is not a spectator sport. It is something you participate in, something you build, and something you protect each time you cast your vote. 🏛️

Go vote this weekend. Make your voice count. 🚀

18/05/2026

🌱 Understanding Greenwashing for Youth Work. From Awareness to Action 🌍

Over the past days in Malta, youth workers and eco-leaders from across Europe and neighbouring regions came together for an intensive Erasmus+ training under the IAIS Sustainability Series Programme.

Through non-formal, hands-on learning, participants explored:
🔍 How to identify greenwashing in media, advertising and corporate narratives
🧠 How misinformation affects young people’s trust in sustainability
🎭 Ethical dilemmas through simulations and debates
🎨 Creative approaches to design authentic sustainability campaigns
🤝 Intercultural exchange and peer learning across countries

From analysing real-life campaigns to creating their own tools and initiatives, participants have moved from understanding the problem to developing practical solutions they can implement in their communities.

This is more than a training. It is a growing network of youth workers committed to promoting truth, transparency and meaningful climate action.

And this is only the beginning. The journey continues in Estonia, where ideas will be transformed into action.

11/05/2026

🌟 A major milestone for IAIS: we are officially Erasmus+ Accredited for Youth! 🎓

Receiving the Erasmus+ Accreditation on Youth is one of the proudest moments in our journey as an organisation. This recognition by the European Commission affirms that our approach to non-formal education, youth work, and youth mobility meets the highest standards of quality and impact.

For the young people we work with in Malta and across Europe, this accreditation is a commitment: IAIS will continue to be a trusted space where you can explore, learn, and make your voice heard. 🤝✊

For our partners, thank you. This achievement belongs to every organisation, every facilitator, youth workers and every young person who has been part of our story. Your trust and collaboration make everything possible. 🌍

We are stepping into an exciting new chapter with this accreditation in hand, and we cannot wait to build on it together. Stay tuned as we announce new opportunities, open calls, and projects powered by the Erasmus+ Accreditation!

06/05/2026

Narratives of Peace: Innovating Conflict Resolution through Digital Storytelling | Day 1

The journey begins! 🕊️ "Narratives of Peace" officially kicked off today, bringing together dedicated participants from across Europe and beyond for Stage 1 of this exciting Erasmus+ project.

Our first session was filled with energy, warmth, and a sense of shared purpose. We opened with a heartfelt welcome and orientation before participants took time to truly get to know one another, because every meaningful collaboration starts with genuine connection. From there, we explored digital storytelling as a transformative tool for peace and social change, discovering how powerful a single story can be when shared with intention. We also laid the groundwork for conflict resolution, discussing its core principles and why it matters so deeply in our communities today. The session reached a particularly moving moment as participants bravely opened up about conflict stories from their own lived experiences, a reminder of just how personal and important this work truly is.

What makes today even more exciting is knowing that this is only Stage 1. Our project has two stages, and Stage 2 will bring us together in person in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, this July! 🇧🇦 We are already counting down the days to meet face to face.

A huge thank you to our hosting partner BRAVO - Bosnian Representative Association for Valuable Opportunities for making this journey possible! 🤝

Stay tuned as we continue to learn, grow, and tell the stories that build peace. 💙

04/05/2026

🌍 This week, we celebrate Europe. All of it. ❤️

Every year, Europe Week marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the visionary moment that laid the foundation for a united, peaceful, and cooperative Europe. But beyond history, it is a celebration of what the European project means today: inclusion, solidarity, and the belief that young people are the true architects of our shared future.

At IAIS, we believe a stronger Europe grows from stronger communities. Communities where every voice counts, every background is valued, and every young person has real opportunities to grow, connect, and lead.

🎓 Through programmes like Erasmus+, young people cross borders, discover new cultures, build lifelong friendships, and truly experience what European citizenship means. These are not just exchanges. They are transformative moments that spark active participation, intercultural understanding, and the kind of engaged citizenship Europe needs now more than ever.

💡 Did you know? Erasmus+ has supported over 10 million participants since it began, and opportunities are still wide open for young people, youth workers, and organisations ready to make a difference. Whether your passion is social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, sustainability, or democratic participation, there is a space for you in the European youth ecosystem.

This Europe Week, we celebrate the power of connection 🤝, the richness of our diversity, and the endless possibilities that open up when young people are given the tools, the platform, and the support they deserve.

Let's make our voices heard. Together! ✊

01/04/2026

🚨 Open Call for Participants. Erasmus+ Training Course 🌱

"Understanding Greenwashing for Youth Work"
(Part of the IAIS Sustainability Series Programme)

We are looking for motivated youth workers to join an international Erasmus+ training focusing on greenwashing, media literacy and sustainability education.

📍 Stage 1. Malta
🗓 14–22 April
📌 Bella Vista Hotel, St Paul’s Bay

📍 Stage 2. Estonia
🗓 Early August 2026. Exact dates to be confirmed

⚠️ Important. Participation in Stage 1 is mandatory to qualify for Stage 2.

This project will bring together youth workers from different countries to:
• Learn how to identify greenwashing in media and campaigns
• Develop media literacy and fact-checking skills
• Design sustainability awareness campaigns
• Conduct brand audits and field research
• Create toolkits and creative outputs for youth work
• Exchange practices with international youth workers

👥 Who can apply
• Youth workers
• Youth leaders
• NGO staff working with young people
• Individuals active in sustainability or environmental education

💡 Participants must be available to attend both stages of the project.
✈️ Travel, accommodation and meals are covered according to Erasmus+ rules.
💰 No participation fee.

📩 How to apply

Send your expression of interest to: [email protected]
Include:
• Your full name
• Personal Background
• Short motivation (5–7 sentences)
• Experience in youth work or sustainability

📅 Limited places available.
Early applications are encouraged. The application will close on 10 April. We will send you the info pack once selected.

Join us in strengthening youth work against misleading sustainability claims and promoting authentic climate action. 🌍

26/03/2026

Day 5 in Brussels: And just like that, the final curtain of our Brussels’s mobility falls on You(th), Me & EU. 🇪🇺✨

Day 5 was all about gathering the tools we need for the next phase of our journey. We kicked off the morning with our final briefing before heading to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). 🏛️

We explored how civil society has a seat at the table and how youth can directly engage with the committee to influence the decisions that affect us all. 🗣️💡

Next, we were welcomed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) for an incredible deep-dive session. A huge thank you to Ms. Gloria Canal Jimenez for the introduction to the agency's vital work, and to Ms. Lene Mejer for sharing her expertise on Erasmus+ Youth and the European Solidarity Corps. 🎓🌍

Knowing how these programs operate gives us the perfect foundation for our upcoming dissemination activities!
We closed this intensive week tonight with a group dinner and a final, heartfelt reflection. 🍽️❤️

These five days in Brussels have given us the knowledge and the friendships to take this project to the next level. Now, it’s time to bring everything we’ve learned back home! 🚀

EUPA Malta - Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps

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