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As part of our learning process, we implemented daily reflection using the Student–Teacher–Change Agent model. We reflec...
29/12/2025

As part of our learning process, we implemented daily reflection using the Student–Teacher–Change Agent model. We reflected each day on what we had learned (Student), what we felt confident sharing with others (Teacher), and how we planned to apply our knowledge in practice (Change Agent). 🧠

NorthStar: A Learning Design Framework for Youth Work in a Changing World project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. 🇪🇺

✨ Next on our journey, we became familiar with the 5E Experience Design Model and the principles of gamification. We exp...
29/12/2025

✨ Next on our journey, we became familiar with the 5E Experience Design Model and the principles of gamification. We explored why experiential learning is so impactful, particularly its ability to strengthen knowledge retention by connecting learning with emotions.

We reflected on how learning “sticks” more effectively when experiences are associated with feelings rather than theory alone.

This understanding guided us to consider novelty, sensory engagement, and emotional connection as essential elements when designing meaningful learning experiences.

NorthStar: A Learning Design Framework for Youth Work in a Changing World project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. 🇪🇺

Using the Vision Backcasting Collaborative Framework, on Day 3 we continued the design of our learning prototypes by ref...
29/12/2025

Using the Vision Backcasting Collaborative Framework, on Day 3 we continued the design of our learning prototypes by reflecting on our individual contributions and group dynamics, strengthening collaboration within the teams.

We developed a shared and comprehensive vision for our prototypes by exploring future possibilities through the VBC framework, identified target audiences and key stakeholders to enhance community-building strategies, outlined the essential competences, skills, and mindsets required for successful learning journeys, and drafted a structured programme framework covering content, implementation, measurement, and testing strategies.

NorthStar: A Learning Design Framework for Youth Work in a Changing World project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. 🇪🇺

⏳💫 Welcome to the Learning Museum of NorthStar! A journey through time: honouring and understanding where we come from, ...
28/12/2025

⏳💫 Welcome to the Learning Museum of NorthStar! A journey through time: honouring and understanding where we come from, reflecting on where we are, and imagining where learning can take us next.

NorthStar: A Learning Design Framework for Youth Work in a Changing World project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. 🇪🇺

Let’s take a trip down memory lane ✨NorthStar: A Learning Design Framework for Youth Work in a Changing World was create...
28/12/2025

Let’s take a trip down memory lane ✨

NorthStar: A Learning Design Framework for Youth Work in a Changing World was created to address a key gap in youth work practice. The project focused on strengthening youth workers’ competences in learning design by blending insights from non-formal education, experiential learning, neuroscience of learning, and motivation theory.

Rather than replacing existing practices, NorthStar aimed to enhance them, bringing greater intentionality, coherence, and reflective depth to learning processes.

Together with 20 passionate youth workers from 10 countries 🇷🇴 🇧🇬 🇬🇷 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇹🇷 🇲🇰 🇧🇪 🇱🇹 🇵🇱, we explored how to design and deliver learning experiences that are more effective, structured, and impactful, strengthening youth work across borders.

NorthStar: A Learning Design Framework for Youth Work in a Changing World project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. 🇪🇺

🔔🇪🇺 News from around EuropeOur amazing youth worker Silviu recently hosted a dissemination event for the LOL – Laugh Out...
12/12/2025

🔔🇪🇺 News from around Europe

Our amazing youth worker Silviu recently hosted a dissemination event for the LOL – Laugh Out Loud, Stand Proud Erasmus+ Training Course in which he participated this summer in Vilnius, Lithuania. 🇱🇹 During the session, he shared with young people from Liège, Belgium 🇧🇪 the key experiences and results he gained during the mobility.

Hosted by La Baraka Youth Center, the event highlighted the main activities which took place throughout the training course, including Silviu’s new insights into human rights education, as well as valuable techniques in public speaking, confidence-building, and expressing ideas clearly in front of an audience.

To wrap up the event, participants watched the video of the final stand-up performance Silviu created and performed in a stand-up club in Vilnius, a fun and meaningful way to showcase how learning can be transformed into creative expression.

Thanks to and all our partners for creating a space where humour and human rights go hand in hand. 💪❤️

The project is funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union 🇪🇺

During Erasmus Days, we were pleased to connect with the local community of Călărași and share the spirit of the Erasmus...
17/11/2025

During Erasmus Days, we were pleased to connect with the local community of Călărași and share the spirit of the Erasmus+ Programme 🇪🇺 and the magic of non-formal education. In partnership with the Municipality Museum of Călărași, over 40 young people joined the event with curiosity.

As part of the agenda, we disseminated the results of the LOL – Laugh Out Loud, Stand Proud Erasmus+ training course hosted by our partners from . Participants got the chance to enter LOL’a’land by exploring the principles of the Erasmus+ Programme and human rights through a creative approach: designing their own comic books and imagining how these values might look in the future. Using storytelling, they shared their messages in a way that was both engaging and reflective.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the energy and creativity of this day!

Funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union 🇪🇺

The last day of our “Youth Empowerment for Resilient Communities” project was all about reflection and growth.We explore...
24/10/2025

The last day of our “Youth Empowerment for Resilient Communities” project was all about reflection and growth.
We explored the 8 key competences through an interactive activity that made learning both fun and meaningful 🎯

Later, we took time to reflect on our journey and think about how we can share our learning outcomes and experiences within our communities 🌱

Every ending is a new beginning. Thank you to everyone who made this project unforgettable


Day 8 🌞In the first part of the day, we shared the results of our interviews, exchanging ideas and perspectives that hel...
22/10/2025

Day 8 🌞
In the first part of the day, we shared the results of our interviews, exchanging ideas and perspectives that helped us understand our topic even better. 🎥🎙️

Later on, we presented the infographics we had created in teams, sharing our insights and creative approaches with the others. 🎨💡

It was amazing to see everyone collaborating, stepping out of their comfort zones, and turning information into impactful visuals. 🤝
We ended the day spending time together, enjoying one of our last evenings as a team.🫶

Thank you to our amazing international partners who made this learning journey possible are:

🇧🇬FECE - Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Culture and Education
🇧🇪 Association Euro-Méditerranéenne Des Echanges, Volontariats, Evénements
🇲🇰 ASSOCIATION FOR YOUTH ACTIVISM CENTER FOR ACTIVE YOUTH
🇪🇸 ASOCIACIÓN CONFLICARTE
🇬🇷 SEA Greece

Youth Empowerment for Resilient Communities project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. 🇪🇺

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