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Working Book: Access2Success

In a world where digital technologies shape every aspect of our lives, the Access2Success project emerges as a powerful initiative to bridge the digital divide for adult learners, migrants, and refugees. This 2024 publication, a collaborative effort across Sweden, Germany, Spain, and Poland, showcases innovative tools and methodologies aimed at fostering digital literacy, digital citizenship, […]

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Exploring the Power of Outdoor Education – Publication // Inside Out

A tool for inclusion of young migrants in NEET situation in Iceland, Ireland and Germany In recent years, the challenges faced by migrant youth in NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) situationshave gained significant attention across Europe, highlighting an urgent need for innovative and inclusive approaches. Inside Out, an Erasmus+ supported project, responded to

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Peace on Trial: A Hands-on Workshop // The Missing Peace

Last friday, 8th of November, our team organized a workshop, “Peace on Trial: a Hands-on Workshop”, aiming to test the “Mock Trial” tool for peacebuilding. The workshop aimed to equip youth workers, international students, and members of the migrant community in Erfurt with practical skills for conflict resolution, critical thinking, and empathy-building through role-play. The

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Exploring Iceland Through Outdoor Education – Documentary // Inside Out

“Inside Out: Exploring Iceland Through Outdoor Education” captures our transformative journey in Iceland, where young people from Ireland, Germany, and Iceland gathered to learn about outdoor skills, teamwork, and cultural exchange. Through nature exploration, developing soft and hard skills, we built resilience, communication, and a connection to Iceland’s landscapes. This documentary showcases how outdoor education can foster

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Youth4Biodiversity: A Forest Retreat // PLANET4B

As part of the Planet4B project, Youth4Biodiversity brought together ten young people in the Leutratal natural reserve in Jena for a weekend focused on biodiversity awareness. This experience was also inspired by our participation in the Inside Out project in Iceland, which explored outdoor education as a tool for integrating young people, particularly migrants, into

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Discovering Iceland through Outdoor Education // Inside Out

My trip to Iceland in April, participating in the “Inside Out” training course, was a life-changing journey of self-discovery, cultural exchange, and hands-on learning. As part of an initiative organized by three partner organizations from Ireland (Eurobug), Germany (Culture Goes Europe e.V.), and Iceland (The Opportunity), we jumped into outdoor education, embraced teamwork, and explored

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Comparative report: How to co-create community spaces in Germany, Sweden, Spain and Poland? // Shared Spaces

Third sector organizations play a critical role in fostering youth development, promoting community action, and driving social change. However, promoting youth participation and commitment to local activities and events is a significant challenge for these organizations, particularly when it involves young migrants. Recognizing these challenges, it becomes evident that targeted initiatives are necessary to address

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