The core ambition of this project was to design, test, and promote an inclusive weekend school model that could truly make a difference across diverse European settings. And we succeeded! By launching five inspiring weekend schools: two in Spain, one in Italy, and two more in Türkiye! These initiatives brought new energy to local communities and gave hundreds of young people access to enriching, hands-on learning outside regular school hours. Our goal was to support the personal growth, motivation, and social inclusion of youth, especially those facing disadvantage. Through creative, future-focused experiences, we helped young participants uncover their talents, gain confidence, and see new possibilities. At the same time, we wanted to empower educators, youth workers, and institutions with concrete tools and training to implement this model themselves. The cross-border exchange of ideas and practices not only strengthened our own work but sparked fresh thinking in non-formal education and built a lasting, collaborative network for youth engagement. In the end, the project was all about impact: creating more inclusive and supportive learning environments and giving young people the power and inspiration to shape their own futures.
We launched our “Here We Create the Future” Weekendschool project to address the lack of extracurricular opportunities, role models, and support for young people in underserved communities across Europe. In both rural and urban areas, many youths struggled with low motivation, limited social inclusion, and uncertain futures. The idea was to create locally adapted weekend schools offering regular, inspiring activities that build confidence, resilience, and skills. Our partners shared a belief in the power of non-formal education and community involvement. They also recognized the need for a structured, transferable model supported by practical tools. The Erasmus+ programme provided the platform to turn this vision into action through transnational cooperation. Our project met both social and institutional needs: it empowered youth while enabling NGOs, schools, and municipalities to collaborate, learn from each other, and build sustainable solutions for inclusion, education, and civic engagement.