Project objectives: -Fostering the development of the capacities and operational variety of its staff of experienced educators, with a focus on ETS and Digital Storytelling in the Adult field. -Establishing regular, long-term partnerships for the exchange of knowledge and good practices as well as presentation of joint initiatives, extending the scope and outreach of PEDAN's initiatives. -Acquisition of competencies of project design and management in the field of specific interest of the organization within the Erasmus+ programme
Puntland Diaspora Associations Network (PEDAN) is a non-profit European umbrella that unites African diaspora organizations in Europe. PEDAN was born at first African European diaspora Associations Conference held in Helsinki-Finland from 25 to 29 September 2014. The member organizations form the active network of civil society institutions as well as culture- and media centres, being places for communication and civic engagement. PEDAN main mission is: 1.To provide a strong, collective and credible voice for our member youth organizations through advocacy and defending their interest both locally and on European level. 2.To provide a platform of networking to share best practices between member organizations and with other similar organizations in Europe. 3.To conduct research and pilot studies with regards to the issues that effects communities both in Europe and Africa. 4.To enhance, upskill and train African diaspora members to enable them to respond to the challenges facing their communities. PEDAN is an organization composed of experienced Trainers, Facilitators and Researchers who work on the topics of bridge building, active citizenship, entrepreneurship, inclusion, interreligious dialogue and migrant issues.