Colony of Creators

24/05/2026

Team that participated in the Youth Exchange 🇪🇺
Project Name: Bloom Among the Peaks
Dates: 21 - 28 April 2026
Location: Poronin, Poland

Amélia Shan
"Este intercâmbio na natureza, rodeada pelas montanhas, foi uma jornada
inesquecível de autodescoberta. Viver esta experiência num ambiente
exclusivamente feminino tornou tudo ainda mais único, criámos um espaço
seguro e livre de julgamentos que nos permitiu aprofundar temas como o
empoderamento e o crescimento pessoal. Foi um período de grande
introspeção sobre a minha identidade e o meu papel na sociedade,
enriquecido pela partilha cultural que tivemos com participantes de diversos
países. Só posso dizer que adorei tanto o que o projeto me ensinou quanto as
pessoas que o tornaram real e que, por isso, guardarei com muito carinho as
refeições partilhadas, as caminhadas, as quedas no gelo e, acima de tudo, os
sorrisos de felicidade."

Diana Filipe
"Participei no Youth Exchange Erasmus+ "Bloom Among the Peaks", em
Poronin, Polónia, entre 21 e 28 de abril de 2026, um projeto dirigido a
mulheres jovens, com foco em resiliência, autoestima e solidariedade.
O local foi excepcional. As caminhadas, as paisagens e as ligações
estabelecidas com participantes de diferentes países constituíram o ponto
mais forte da experiência."

🇪🇺"Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them."

24/05/2026

Team that participated in the Youth Exchange 🇪🇺
Project Name: Bloom Among the Peaks
Dates: 21 - 28 April 2026
Location: Poronin, Poland

Inês Dias
"Não sendo o meu primeiro projeto, o infopack chamou-me a atenção por ser diferente: trilhos nas montanhas de Zakopane, num grupo exclusivamente
feminino. As expectativas foram superadas paisagens incríveis e trilhos de sonho. O ambiente acolhedor e seguro do grupo permitiu refletir sobre o
nosso papel como mulheres, a nível pessoal e na sociedade."

Carolina Fereira
“Bloom Among the Peaks” na Polónia, foi o primeiro projeto em que participeice foi uma experiência enriquecedora que contribuiu para o meu
desenvolvimento pessoal e social. Ao longo do projeto, tive a oportunidade decparticipar em diversas atividades de educação não formal, que promoveram a aprendizagem, a partilha de experiências e o contacto com diferentes culturas.
Este projeto permitiu-me desenvolver competências como a comunicação e incentivou uma maior abertura a novos desafios. Sem dúvida que depois
deste projeto, vou querer participar em mais."

Beatriz Martins
‘Bloom Among the Peaks’ Gostei muito de todo o conceito do projeto, principalmente da ideia de fazermos trilhos pela montanha, porque além de
ser algo diferente, ajudou-me a sair da rotina e a aproveitar a natureza de uma forma mais consciente.
Também gostei bastante de todas as atividades ao ar livre e das dinâmicas mais práticas, porque tornaram tudo muito mais interessante e envolvente.
Acho que esse ambiente, longe das distrações do dia a dia, foi o cenário ideal para refletirmos sobre nós próprios, pensarmos em várias coisas e
crescermos tanto a nível pessoal como em grupo. Foi uma experiência que me marcou e da qual levo boas memórias e
aprendizagens.

🇪🇺"Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them."

19/05/2026

Exciting news from our upcoming Tales 2.0 project! 🎉

We're hosting together with the organization Forgotten Folktales 30 young people from 6 countries here in Madeira from May 28th to June 8th June 2026.

With support and funding from the European Union and the Erasmus+ program. 🇪🇺

Our goals?
To boost cultural knowledge,
foster intercultural dialogue,
create awesome digital heritage content,
promote mindful digital habits,
preserve culture through social media, and improve social skills!

As part of the project, we're organizing a beach cleanup at Praia de São Roque in Machico on June 1st in collaboration with Junta de Freguesia de Machico. Big thank you for the support! 🫶🏼

Join us at 3 PM to see us practice our flashmob steps (a combination of 6 cultural songs, it's going to be a fun one).

Followed by the cleanup at 3:30 PM!

Let's make a difference together!☘️

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Tales 2.0: Traditions Alive, Learning & Expressing Stories
Dia 01 de junho de 2026
- Elaboração de Coreografia para Flashmob - 15h00
- Limpeza da Praia de Machico - São Roque - 15h30
Ponto de encontro: Junto ao parque infantil, ao lado do Forte

13/05/2026

🌟🇵🇹 Atenção malta Tuga! Uma oportunidade incrível aguarda por vocês, training course em Alanya, Antália na Turquia 🇹🇷�“Dialogue for Change”

🚀5 youth workers com idade superior a 20

📅 Quando? 3-9 Junho 2026
🌍📌Onde? Alanya, Antalya - Turquia�

🏠 Hospedagem: Arabella World Hotel�
HOTEL, Karaçaltı mevkii Avsallar mahallesi no:37 ARABELAL, 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Türkiye

�✈ budget: 580€ per participant

💰 Benefícios: Tudo gratuito - alimentação, hospedagem e formação de alta qualidade, tudo financiado pelo Programa Erasmus+. Reembolso de despesas de viagem entre PT e local do projeto (dentro do orçamento do programa, claro).

💸 Taxa de participação: Somente aplicável se for selecionado e não fores sócio da ONG Colony of Creators.
Infopack:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XqnARWRlukTvB7uU-BLvCK6PxlM_2j75/view?usp=sharing

🔗 Pronto para embarcar nesta jornada?
Aqui vai o form para te inscreveres:
https://forms.gle/1y2VcyrKFpFALE8eA

🌈 Não percas esta chance de expandires os teus conhecimentos, largar o teu consumo das redes, entender melhor o efeito de dopamine nas nossas vidas, conhecer novas culturas e criar memórias que ficarão para sempre! 🌈

17/04/2026

Throwback To our Madeira Erasmus+ Course 🇵🇹🇪🇺 – What a week that was! 🌴

During February 15-20 2026, From hands-on indoor workshops to outdoor explorations across the stunning island of Madeira, our educators turned every corner of Machico into a classroom. AI-powered activities, creative non-formal tasks, and dynamic presentations kept the energy high from start to finish.

On February 20th, we wrapped it all up with a celebration to remember, as talented educators from Romania, Slovenia, Germany, Spain, and Portugal walked away with their well-earned certificates after a week of deep collaboration and creative building. 🎓

Looking back, our Erasmus+ course reminds us why we do what we do at Colony of Creators — bringing passionate educators together, building new skills, and forming connections that go far beyond borders. 🤝

Until the next one! 🚀

17/04/2026

And just like that, an unforgettable week comes to an end. Thank you to Școala Gimnazială "Ionel Teodoreanu" in Iași for the warm welcome, the trust, and the openness. 🫶🏼
Thank you to every student from every classroom who showed up with curiosity and heart. Thank you to the teachers who embraced new approaches and reminded us why this work matters. From Madeira, Portugal to Iași, Romania — this is what connection looks like.
This is what the Erasmus+ programme makes possible.

Until next time, keep communicating, keep collaborating, keep including, and never stop learning by doing.

With gratitude, Andreia Teixeira & the Colony of Creators team 💛

❤️ 🇵🇹 🤝 🌟 🌍

🇪🇺Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

17/04/2026

Why does an Erasmus+ expert visit matter? Because it makes the programme accessible to those who might never otherwise experience it. The reality is that mobilities have limitations — not everyone in a school can travel, whether due to personal reasons, logistical constraints, or the financial boundaries of the programme itself. An expert visit bridges that gap.
When an invited expert walks through the doors of a school, they bring with them the essence of what Erasmus+ stands for: intercultural exchange, innovative methodologies, collaboration, and the belief that education can always evolve.

This week in Iași, students and teachers alike got to experience non-formal education, experiential learning, and the richness that comes from an international perspective — without ever leaving their school. That is the power of this format, and we at Colony of Creators are proud to be part of making it happen.🤩

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🇪🇺Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

16/04/2026

Inclusive education course in action! 🇵🇹✨

From April 10–15, Porto became a hub for innovation as psychologist and trainer Lara Mendes led our course: “Every Child Can Thrive: SEN Inclusive Education & Learning Diversity.” 📚🌱

We were thrilled to host passionate teachers and NGO representatives from Slovenia, Portugal, and Pakistan 🇵🇹🇸🇮🇵🇰. Together, we dived deep into:

✅ Proactive behavior management strategies
✅ Designing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
✅ Building bridges through empathy and collaboration
✅ Transforming classroom challenges into opportunities for growth

Thanks to the ErasmusPlus program, these educators are heading home with fresh tools to ensure every child—regardless of their needs—has the chance to succeed. 🌍💡

The results are in, and our hearts are full! 🧡📖 (Swipe to see what our participants had to say ➡️)

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing educators leave our courses feeling empowered and inspired. After a week of intensive learning on SEN and Inclusive Education in Porto, our participants from Slovenia, Portugal, and Pakistan shared their experiences. 🇵🇹🇸🇮🇵🇰

From mastering new behavior management tools to the "21-Day Inclusion Challenge," the feedback highlights the power of international exchange and practical, hands-on learning. 🛠️✨

A huge thank you to our amazing group for their vulnerability, hard work, and commitment to making their schools a place where every child can thrive.

Ready to transform your teaching practice? Check out our upcoming courses at colonyofcreators.com 🔗

16/04/2026

Inclusive education course in action in Porto, Portugal🇵🇹

From 10–15 April 2026, psychologist and trainer Lara Mendes led the course “Every Child Can Thrive: SEN Inclusive Education & Learning Diversity”, hosted by Colony of Creators NGO, with passionate teachers and NGO reps from Slovenia, Portugal, and Pakistan working together on real classroom challenges 🇵🇹🇸🇮🇵🇰 🌍

Thanks to the initiatives of the Erasmus+ programm, educators can join international trainings like this, strengthen their skills in SEN support, behaviour strategies, teamwork, exchange best practices, learn and develop inclusive classroom tools, while taking fresh ideas back to their schools and organisations 💡✨

More here ⬇️
colonyofcreators.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yd7x1Y1cOY

Inclusive education course in action in Porto, Portugal🇵🇹From 10–15 April 2026, psychologist and trainer Lara Mendes led the course “Every Child Can Thrive...

15/04/2026

A special day was dedicated entirely to the teaching staff, and what a powerful session it was. We dove into inclusive classroom strategies, emotional intelligence, reflective practice, and practical tools that can be adapted to everyday teaching.
This is exactly why Erasmus+ expert visits matter so much: not every member of a school's staff can participate in an international mobility.
Personal circumstances, scheduling, and the financial limitations of the programme itself mean that not everyone gets the chance to travel abroad for training.

An expert visit changes that. It brings the Erasmus+ experience to them — right into their school, their staff room, their reality. It opens the door to understanding what the Erasmus programme is, what it offers, and what possibilities and opportunities it creates for professional and personal growth.

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🇪🇺Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.