Various objectives were pursued: - a general objective: to create a dynamic of international openness for young people and to exchange experiences and good practices between the voluntary and education sectors, and national and European institutions. - Specific objectives were as follows: - foster active citizenship among young people, - develop skills and share experiences, - develop the learning of literature through original artistic practices, - build learning and knowledge of the European Union and its institutions through innovative initiatives, - organise the dissemination of the project. Raising awareness of environmental issues and sustainable development, the "common thread" of the project, was pursued throughout these three years through key initiatives.
For several years, the Gers county Council has been developing European projects in collaboration with various countries: the Czech Republic, Scotland, Ireland, Spain.... The added value these projects can bring to young people, partners, and all stakeholders helps build genuine European citizenship. Awarded the "Good Practice" label and drawing on this experience, the Gers county Council applied for this project to address various needs: - the need for young people from rural areas to open themselves up to a European dimension, develop exchanges, and practice a foreign language; - the need to exchange new practices among teachers, discover new teaching methods, and better use digital tools; - the strengthening of public/private partnerships; - the need to unite pupils, teachers, local authorities, and associations around an ambitious shared project. The project successfully met these needs by creating a dynamic of openness, learning, and discovery.