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Accredited project in the field of youth

2024-1-EE01-KA151-YOU-0002355352024Mobility of young people for accredited organisationsfinalized
Countries: EE · Grant: €107,228

Objectives

The accredited project cycle of MTÜ Eriline Maailm was designed to strengthen the quality and visibility of inclusive youth work and education across Europe, with a particular focus on developing the capacity of youth workers, educators, and organisations to design and implement mixed-ability learning activities. The overall background of the project stems from the growing need for inclusive practices in non-formal education. Many youth organisations and schools in partner countries work with diverse groups of young people, including those with disabilities or fewer opportunities, yet they often lack practical tools and confidence to make their activities truly accessible and empowering. Through this accreditation, Eriline Maailm aimed to bridge the gap between theory and practice - showing that inclusion is not only a moral principle but also a practical and creative approach that improves the quality of all educational processes. The main objectives of the project were: To build the professional competences of youth workers, trainers, and educators in inclusive education and non-formal learning methods. To promote Erasmus+ youth exchanges as a powerful and accessible tool for social inclusion, participation, and empowerment of young people with different abilities. To develop a pool of practitioners capable of designing, managing, and facilitating mixed-ability international projects. To foster cooperation between countries and sectors - linking schools, NGOs, and youth centres in a sustainable European network of inclusion-focused organisations. To empower young people (including those with disabilities) to express themselves creatively and take active roles in society through inclusive methods such as art, storytelling, and game-based learning. Each activity within the accreditation contributed to these objectives in a complementary way: The EDU4ALL training in Moldova (October 2024) focused on inclusive teaching and non-formal methods, helping participants develop adaptive educational tools and understand how to support diverse learners. The Social Design Lab in Tallinn (December 2024) provided participants with practical project design skills, teaching how to create inclusive youth exchanges step by step. The SPARK training (April-May 2025, Tallinn) advanced these skills further, supporting participants in developing real Erasmus+ project drafts ready for submission. The Drawn Together youth exchange (June 2025, Tallinn) brought together 30 team leaders and young people aged 13-18 from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Germany. The exchange explored social inclusion through comics and visual storytelling, offering an accessible medium for young people, including 12 participants with special needs , to collaborate, communicate, and share their perspectives on equality and diversity. Across all activities, the working language was Russian, which ensured full inclusion of participants from Eastern and Central Europe while supporting equal participation for those with different linguistic and educational backgrounds. By the end of the project cycle, the participants, both professionals and young people, had gained not only new competences, but also a shared understanding that inclusion is a continuous, creative process that transforms both individuals and organisations. The project successfully aligned with the long-term goals of the accreditation: to make Erasmus+ a truly accessible platform for everyone, regardless of ability, background, or experience.

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