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26/06/2026

OPEN CALL for participants from Belgium 🇧🇪 – Long-Term ESC Volunteering in Italy 🇮🇹

Dreaming of spending several months abroad, gaining international experience, and making a real impact in your community?

Join a European Solidarity Corps volunteering project in Molfetta, Italy and become part of an international team supporting youth activities, Erasmus+ projects, and local community initiatives!

📍 Molfetta, Italy
📅 September 2026 – May 2027

As a volunteer, you will:
✨ Support Youth Exchanges and international projects
📢 Promote Erasmus+ and ESC opportunities to young people
📱 Create social media content and communication materials
🎨 Organise workshops, events, and creative activities
🤝 Contribute to projects addressing fake news, cyberbullying, and hate speech
🌍 Work alongside local and international volunteers in a dynamic intercultural environment

💶 ESC covers:
✔️ Accommodation
✔️ Food allowance
✔️ Pocket money
✔️ Travel support
✔️ Insurance

This opportunity is ideal for young people who are motivated, creative, open-minded, and interested in youth work, communication, education, and international cooperation.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/RdqE1uakdpPf9qYy9
⏰ Deadline: July 3rd

22/06/2026

✍️🌍 Poetry as a Tool for Participation: Training in Molfetta, Italy
From June 8 to 13, representatives of our organisation took part in the international training course “European Dialogue Beyond Words: Poetry for Participation” in Molfetta, Italy, hosted by InCo Molfetta.
The activity brought together youth workers, educators, and community practitioners from across Europe to explore how poetry and creative expression can support civic engagement, inclusion, and active participation. Through creative writing workshops, spoken word activities, artistic sessions, and intercultural exchanges, participants discovered innovative ways to use poetry as an educational tool in youth work and community settings.
By the end of the training, participants gained practical tools and inspiration to integrate poetry-based methods into their future work, making participation more accessible, meaningful, and engaging for young people.

04/06/2026

🌍 Have an idea to make the world a fairer place?

This opportunity might be for you! 💡

If you're between 18 and 30 years old and living in Belgium, you can turn your idea into reality with the support of experts and other young changemakers.

✨ What you'll get:
🔹 Workshops on project development, storytelling, fundraising, and more
🔹 Mentoring and guidance throughout the process
🔹 Up to €3,000 in funding to launch your project
🔹 Access to a strong network of like-minded young people

⏰ Apply by 21 June
👥 Apply individually or as a group

You can submit your idea:
📝 Through an application form
🎥 Or with a 5–10 minute video

Applications are accepted in Dutch, French, or English.

Not sure if your idea is "good enough"? That might be exactly why you should apply! We believe great ideas come from diverse experiences and perspectives, and we encourage everyone to take part.

👉 More information and applications: https://beglobal.enabel.be/2026/05/27/project-call-youth-incubator/
📩 Questions? Wtire to [email protected]

03/06/2026

🚀 Looking for participants from Greece – Youth Exchange in Belgium

Are you interested in AI, media literacy, and mental health? Join our international youth exchange “Pixels of Mind: AI, Media and Mental Health”

📍 Where: Montleban & Brussels, Belgium
📅 When: 10–18 July 2026

💡 What makes this exchange special:
• A very practical programme with workshops and simulations
• Learning about digital awareness, critical thinking, and healthy digital habits
• Intercultural experience with young people from across Europe

👥 We are looking for:
• Young people aged 18–30
• Interested in AI, media literacy, and mental health
• Motivated to actively participate and share ideas
• Open to teamwork and intercultural learning

💶 Fully funded opportunity (travel reimbursement 309€ for a round trip, accommodation & food covered according to Erasmus+ rules)

👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/iXXpQmMV5MFmxg1P9
⏰ Deadline: June 7

02/06/2026

🌍 During 28-29 of May, participants from 7 partner countries came together for an online training as part of VR in Cities of Learning Project!
During the session, youth workers and young people explored how international youth exchanges can take place in virtual environments through Roblox. The workshop focused on collaboration, digital citizenship, active learning, and creating inclusive spaces where young people can connect across borders.
By building and learning together in a shared virtual world, participants took another step toward developing their digital skills and discovering new possibilities for international youth work.
A big thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to this inspiring learning experience! 🚀💻🌐

02/06/2026

🎭 OPEN CALL for Participants from Belgium – Youth Exchange “Theatre of Emotions” 🇧🇪

📍 Pervolia, Cyprus (seaside of Larnaca)
🗓 14–22 September 2026
👤 Age: 18–30

How can theatre help us better understand our emotions, communicate with others, and build confidence?

Join Theatre of Emotions, an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange bringing together young people from across Europe to explore emotional wellbeing through creativity, theatre, and non-formal learning.

✨ During the project, you will:
🎭 Explore improvisation, forum theatre, and performance activities
💬 Develop emotional awareness and communication skills
🤝 Build empathy and connect with young people from different cultures
🌱 Strengthen self-confidence, resilience, and creativity

We are looking for motivated young people who are interested in arts, culture, personal development, and intercultural learning.

💶 Travel, accommodation, and food are covered according to Erasmus+ rules.
⚠️ Organisational fee: €35 will be deducted from travel reimbursement| Local participation fee: €30

👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/569zSdFBEazNUXVa6
⏰ Deadline: June 19

25/05/2026

Our ESC journey in Agros has officially come to an end 💙
These days were filled with learning, challenges, new friendships, unforgettable memories, and meaningful experiences. Thank you for our amazing international participants 🇮🇹🇦🇲🇧🇪🇲🇩 and to everyone who was part of this journey and helped make it so special! 🌿✨See you next year 😉

11/05/2026

🌍 Kick-Off Meeting of the YOUTH360 Project in Brussels

We are excited to officially launch YOUTH360, an international cooperation project coordinated by CODEC, bringing together partners from Europe and Africa. During the kick-off meeting in Brussels, partner organisations Jumpin Hub, Tanzania Enlightenment Development Innovations - TEDI, Sira Impact Hub, Associação Mães Solidarias de Moçambique, InCo Molfetta, Youth Empowerment and Leadership Initiative, Awero, Digitsa, Volunteer Action for Change Kenya, Breakthrough, and ONG Youth First had the opportunity to finally meet in person, strengthen cooperation, align project goals, and plan the first phases of implementation together 🤝

✨ Through YOUTH360, we aim to support youth and youth workers through digital learning, Open Badges, Cities of Learning ecosystems, mobility activities, and capacity-building initiatives that promote the recognition of competences gained through non-formal education.

We are looking forward to the next steps of this exciting journey and grateful to all partners for their commitment and collaboration 🚀

08/05/2026

06/05/2026

📢 URGENT CALL – 2 Youth Workers from Belgium for Erasmus+ Training Course “Gender Lens: Rethinking Violence”

Are you active in youth work, education, or NGOs and passionate about gender equality and safer communities? This training is your chance to deepen your understanding and gain practical tools to create real impact.

📍 Busteni, Romania
🗓 5–14 June 2026
👥 Who are we looking for?
Youth workers, NGO staff, educators, and teachers interested in gender equality, inclusion, and social impact

💡 About the training:
This training course focuses on gender-based violence (GBV), understanding its roots, recognizing early warning signs, and responding effectively in youth work and educational settings.
✨ What will you gain?
– A strong understanding of GBV (types, myths, power dynamics)
– Practical skills to address gender equality in your work
– Tools for facilitating workshops and discussions
– Strategies for communication, campaigning, and organisational change
– Personal action plans to apply what you’ve learned

💶 Funded by Erasmus+:
Travel (up to 309€ for a round trip), accommodation, and food are covered according to programme rules

The local participation fee for the sending organisation is 30€
👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/U4z9tuYXK8EmVY1G9
⏰ Deadline: 23:59 May 11