The main objective was to activate the local community through artistic and handicraft activities and the development of intercultural competences. At a detailed level, our goals were: 1. Intergenerational cooperation based on the exchange of experiences, 2. Using art as a tool of social activation and strengthening intercultural dialogue. 3. Development of handicraft skills. 4. Building a sense of influence on one's surroundings 5. Development of civic and community competences 6. Creating a space for joint creative work for residents 7. Building influence and a sense of agency among local residents by organizing a local artistic event 8. Organizing events/exhibitions open to the local community
We wanted to develop the competence of international cooperation, and to exchange experiences of social activation locally with a particular focus on working with adults of different generations on the basis of creative activities. After 10 years of local activities, we saw the need to organize an international exchange for our audience, who wanted to learn about handicraft techniques from another cultural circle and the work of organizations operating in another country. Participants in our workshops verbalized the need for intercultural contacts on the basis of exchange of handicraft skills and joint activities. Preparing to write the project, we did a survey of needs among potential audiences. The Spanish partners cared about the same aspects of cooperation. It was also important for the organization's executives to develop their grant writing skills and manage a large budget and an international team. Participation in the project is in line with the statutory goals of our organizations which are: developing intercultural competencies, building intergenerational and intercultural dialogue and activating local communities.