The main objective of the project was to facilitate generational and international dialogue on the common European values by involving participants from two target groups (young adults and elderly adults) and three different countries (Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey). Our more specific objectives entailed: 1) increase knowledge and raise awareness on the broad spectrum of EU programmes ( in particular Erasmus+) which are provided to citizens of all ages and backgrounds; Linked to ADU PRIORITY: Promoting Erasmus+ among all citizens and generations. 2) Share and learn about Europe's values by reflecting on the way people lived in the past and live in the present. 3) Interpret European cultural heritage ( world- famous and less notable sites) by providing opportunities to seniors and youth to exchange experiences in a joint environment. The two latter objectives are directly linked to HORIZONTAL PRIORITY: Common values, civic engagement and participation. By raising awaress of EU's core values and heritage interpretation by seniors and youth, our message was to help face some of the most critial challenges Europe has to meet.
The pandemic outbreak in 2020 led to serious consequences on travel and intergenerational dynamics. The older members of society were undoubtedly the most exposed group to the virus and more so, with the refusal of the younger generations to change their way of living. Throughout the pandemic, not only was there a risk of rising conflicts between seniors and youth, but also a threat of a growing gap between EU and non- EU neighboring countries. The project’s implementation urged necessary actions to foster intergenerational and inter-country dialogue on the common European values, with a starting point European cultural heritage and its deep meaning as regard to the privileges and requirements that come with Europe’s shared values.