Youth Exchange: Creative Board: Empowering Self through Art

Youth Exchange: Creative Board: Empowering Self through Art

“Creative Board: Empowering Self through Art” is a dynamic Youth Exchange training program designed to utilize art as a transformative tool to support young individuals in their personal and social development. Recognizing art’s unique power to shape identity, communicate emotions, and connect across cultural barriers, this program aims to empower participants by encouraging self-expression, mental health awareness, and community involvement through creativity.

Workshop Overview:

A collaborative journey where art and wellness work together. Our youth exchange is designed with specific goals using Non Formal Education in mind:

Raising awareness: immersion in the relationship between art and mental health. Experiencing firsthand how artistic expression can create transformative experiences for individuals and communities.

Focused creativity: workshops and activities designed to expose participants to different types and ways of creating in the arts. The goal is not only to reach audiences, but also to make a positive contribution to their overall well-being.

Co-Creation: interactive workshops that highlight the power of co-creation. These activities allow participants to work together, unlock the unlimited potential of collaborative art projects, and enhance their peer-to-peer connections.

Goals:

Foster Self-Expression: Enable participants to explore and express their identities and emotions through various art forms. Encourage them to discover and articulate their inner experiences, contributing to a better understanding of themselves.
Promote Mental Health Awareness: Educate participants about mental health through art-focused workshops and activities. Use creative expression as a tool to discuss and normalize conversations around mental well-being and emotional health.
Build Empathy and Social Connection: Facilitate collaborative art projects that require teamwork and understanding. These activities aim to enhance empathy among participants, helping them appreciate diverse perspectives and strengthen social bonds.
Develop Coping Skills: Introduce art as a therapeutic tool that can be used for stress management and emotional regulation. Teach participants various artistic techniques that can serve as coping mechanisms for dealing with everyday stressors and challenges.
Encourage Community Engagement: Motivate participants to engage with their local and global communities through art. This could involve public art projects, community workshops, or exhibitions that showcase the work created during the exchange, fostering a sense of connection and belonging.
Enhance Cultural Awareness and Appreciation: Use art to expose participants to different cultures and backgrounds, promoting cultural understanding and appreciation. This could include exploring global art forms, discussing cultural influences in art, and interacting with artists from diverse backgrounds.
Cultivate Lifelong Learning and Curiosity: Inspire a love for continuous learning and exploration in the arts. Encourage participants to remain curious and open-minded about discovering new art forms, techniques, and the stories behind them.
Achieve Personal Growth and Confidence: Through mastering new skills and publicly presenting their art, help participants build confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Highlight the personal growth that comes from engaging creatively and overcoming artistic challenges.

Overview:

Deadline application 28.05.2024

35 participants up to 30 years old

Partner Countries: Spain / Portugal / Germany / Austria / Italy

Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks –

Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator:

→ 10-99 KM 23€

→ 100 – 499 KM 180€ / 210€ green option

→ 500 – 1999 KM 275€ / 320€ green option

→ 2000 – 2999 KM 360€ / 410€ green option

→ 3000 3999 KM 530€ / 610€ green option

→ 4000 – 7999 KM 820€

→ 8000 – more KM 1.500€

Co-Funded by the European Union

Contact info:

Veronica Bracaccini / project14@yp-de.org

Youth Exchange “e-Equality: Overcoming Online Discrimination”

Youth Exchange “e-Equality: Overcoming Online Discrimination”

The YE is focused on empowering youth to recognize and confront discrimination and hate speech, particularly emphasizing the role of online campaigning.

Our goal is to engage in discussion and share insights with young individuals about the various forms of discrimination and how they manifest in everyday life. A significant focus will be on understanding hate speech, its impact on individuals and communities, and effective strategies to combat it. By creating a safe and supportive environment, we encourage participants to openly discuss experiences of discrimination and hate speech, fostering a community of understanding and empathy.

Our approach includes providing practical tools and techniques for reporting and addressing discrimination and hate speech. We intend to cultivate an attitude of tolerance and non-violence among our participants, encouraging them to stand for equal opportunities, human rights, and LGBTQIA+ rights. This will not only be limited to our organization but also extended to our local communities and digital platforms.

Aligned with European Youth Goals on gender equality and inclusive societies, we are committed to:

Educating about discrimination and hate speech, with a special focus on digital spaces.
Discussing the impact of online hate speech and exploring effective counter strategies.
Creating a safe environment for sharing experiences of digital discrimination and hate speech.
Providing tools and techniques for effectively reporting and responding to online hate.
Promoting a culture of tolerance, non-violence, and equality in both online and offline contexts.
Emphasizing the power of online campaigning to advocate for human rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, and equal opportunities.

This initiative seeks to develop informed, empathetic, and active young individuals who use digital platforms as a force for positive change, advocating for equality and respect in all areas of life.

Overview:

Deadline application 30.12.2023
Participants up to 30 years old
Partner Countries: Spain / Portugal / Germany / Austria /Serbia / Italy/ Netherlands
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks –
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator

Co-Funded by the European Union

Contact info:

Veronica Bracaccini / equality13@yp-de.org

Youth Exchange”Creative Echoes: Balancing Art & Well-being in European Youth”

Youth Exchange”Creative Echoes: Balancing Art & Well-being in European Youth”

In addition to the challenges faced by young aspiring artists in Europe, concerns about mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression have greatly increased, and the pandemic has exacerbated these challenges by bringing additional pressures and unique challenges. Unfortunately, this has caused them to lose confidence in pursuing their artistic dreams.

Considering this situation, it is important to promote self-confidence, appreciate innate talent, and emphasise the importance of mental well-being outside of an artistic career. As Europe continues its developmental journey, we must ensure that the passions and abilities of these young aspiring artists are not overshadowed by their health challenges.

To that end, we have developed a program aimed at equipping these young artists with the skills they need for the future while meeting their current needs through activities and workshops designed to help them manage stress, prioritise their mental health, express their artistic creativity, and discover new interests. Another component of this program is the opportunity for these participants to travel and interact with peers from different parts of Europe. They receive valuable resources to help them participate in the community, improve their skills, and expand their network of peers and mentors.

The goal of this effort is to provide our aspiring young artists/participants with the skills and confidence they need to make a positive contribution to the cultural and social fabric of their communities. By using the transformative power of art as a tool for personal growth.

Workshop Overview:

A collaborative journey where art and wellness work together in harmony. Our youth exchange is designed with specific goals using Non Formal Education in mind:

Raising awareness: immersion in the relationship between art and mental health. Experiencing firsthand how artistic expression can create transformative experiences for individuals and communities.

Focused creativity: workshops and activities designed to expose participants to different types and ways of creating in the arts. The goal is not only to reach audiences, but also to make a positive contribution to their overall well-being.

Co-Creation: interactive workshops that highlight the power of co-creation. These activities allow participants to work together, unlock the unlimited potential of collaborative art projects, and enhance their peer-to-peer connections.

Goals:

Promoting mental health: tackling and reducing the increasing prevalence of mental health problems, particularly stress, anxiety and depression, among young artists in Europe.
Restoring confidence: To rebuild and nurture young artists, especially those affected by the challenges of the pandemic, so that they can pursue their artistic dreams.
Fostering self- confidence and self-awareness: Creating an environment that fosters self-confidence and reinforces the value of each individual’s unique artistic voice, while promoting self-awareness and encouraging a less competitive mindset.
Appreciation for talent and individual strengths: Provide appreciation for each artist’s innate talents and ensure that they recognise their intrinsic value and personal strengths and reduce competitive mindset.
Skills development and inclusion: Ensure an inclusive, interdisciplinary approach to mental health policy, especially for marginalised groups, and provide young professionals with the necessary skills.
Networking: provide networking opportunities for young aspiring artists.
Community integration: Provide ways for artists to engage in their communities and ensure access to inclusive and respectful spaces.
Use of the arts for development and prevention: use the arts for personal development, self-awareness and prevention to provide young artists with knowledge and skills for positive mental wellbeing.
Collaborative creativity and reducing stigma: Encourage collaborative art projects and organise awareness raising events to combat the stigma associated with mental health through their art.

Overview:

Deadline application 15.09.2023
35 participants up to 30 years old
Partner Countries: Spain / Portugal / Germany / Austria /France / Italy
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks –
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator: Spain up to 180€ /Portugal up to 275€ / Germany up to 275€ / Austria up to 275€ / Italy up to 275€ / France up to 275€

Co-Funded by the European Union

Contact info:

Veronica Bracaccini / creative12@yp-de.org

Youth Exchange – Creative Horizons: Fostering Growth and Well-being through Artistic Exchange

Youth Exchange – Creative Horizons: Fostering Growth and Well-being through Artistic Exchange

Creative Horizons: Fostering Growth and Well-being through Artistic Exchange

The Youth Exchange is designed to promote the personal growth, creativity and overall well-being of the participants. Using non-formal learning methods, the programme creates a nurturing environment both indoors and outdoors spaces. It encourages participants to engage with different artistic forms such as street art and storytelling while addressing important issues such as social justice, equality, personal identity and overall well-being.

Daily creativity not only provides individuals with new perspectives to address problems, but also promotes mental and emotional health. Such innovative tendencies, whether in the professional or personal context, have the potential to enhance everyday tasks and transform them into enriching opportunities for growth and exploration.

The programme aims to provide participants with essential life skills that are critical for their future, while addressing the immediate needs of the youth. Through a mix of activities and workshops, participants are guided to manage stress, prioritise their mental health and articulate their feelings artistically.

In addition, the programme provides an opportunity for participants to network with young people from all over Europe and broaden their horizons.

Objectives

To increase participants’ skills in diverse artistic forms, including street art and storytelling.
To provide an intensive learning experience using non-traditional methods in indoor and outdoor spaces.
To help young people manage stress and prioritize mental health through various activities and workshops.
To provide participants with access to resources necessary to participate in society, develop their abilities, and build networks of peers and mentors.
To foster personal growth and development among participants while promoting their independence and self-expression.
To promote deeper discussions and understanding of key social issues such as social justice, equality and personal identity.
To encourage participants to become active citizens and contribute positively to the cultural and social fabric of their communities.
To equip participants with essential skills needed in their future, such as communication, creativity, and problem-solving.
To promote the recognition and harnessing of the power of art to promote personal growth and development among young people.
To establish a platform for cross-cultural exchange, allowing participants to connect, learn from, and networking with peers across Europe.

More Info

INFOPACK / APPLICATION FORM

LINK:

Overview

Deadline application 25.08.2023
35 participants up to 30 years old
Partner Countries: Spain / Portugal / Germany / Austria /Serbia
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks – Funded by Erasmus+
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator Spain up to 180€ /Portugal 275€ / Germany 275€ / Austria 275€ / Italy 275€

Contact Info:

Veronica Bracaccini / youth13@yp-de.org

Youth Exchange – Cultivating Self-Expression and intercultural understanding Through Art

Youth Exchange – Cultivating Self-Expression and intercultural understanding Through Art

Cultivating Self-Expression and Intercultural Understanding Through Art.

The Youth exchange aims to foster personal growth and development among the participants while promoting their independence and self-expression.This program will be hosted in a dedicated art hall and outdoor space, utilizing non-formal learning methods to cultivate a safe and supportive environment for the participants. The program will encourage participants to experiment with diverse artistic forms, including street art and storytelling.

Through these artistic activities, young people will have the opportunity to explore issues that are relevant to them, such as social justice, equality, personal identity, and cultural heritage. By creating a secure space for self-expression, participants can openly express their ideas and emotions while engaging in intercultural dialogues with their peers from different backgrounds.

The objectives of the program is to equip participants with essential skills needed in their future while addressing the current needs of youth. These objectives will be achieved through various activities and workshops that aim to help young people manage stress, prioritize mental health, express themselves through art, and explore their interests. Furthermore, the program will offer participants the opportunity to travel and meet other youth from various parts of Europe, providing them with access to resources necessary to participate in society, develop their abilities, and build their networks of peers and mentors.

Objectives

To increase participants’ skills in diverse artistic forms, including street art and storytelling.
To create a safe and supportive environment for participants to express themselves through art and engage in intercultural dialogues.
To help young people manage stress and prioritize mental health through various activities and workshops.
To provide participants with access to resources necessary to participate in society, develop their abilities, and build networks of peers and mentors.
To foster personal growth and development among participants while promoting their independence and self-expression.
To increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of social justice, equality, personal identity, and cultural heritage.
To encourage participants to become active citizens and contribute positively to the cultural and social fabric of their communities.
To equip participants with essential skills needed in their future, such as communication, creativity, and problem-solving.
To promote the recognition and harnessing of the power of art to promote personal growth and development among young people

more info: info sheet (click here)

Overview

♦ Deadline application: 31.05.2023

♦ 35 participants up to 30 years old

♦ Partner countries: Croatia / Serbia / Italy / Germany / Portugal / Spain / Austria

♦ Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks / double and triple rooms / funded by Erasmus+

♦ travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed in line with the distance travel calculator.

♦ Croatia 275€ / Serbia 275€ / Italy 275€ / Germany 275€ / Portugal 360€ / Spain 360€ / Austria 275€

Contact info:

Veronica Bracaccini / culture9@yp-de.org / +49 174 6034 226

YSD Final Conference

YSD Final Conference

We are thrilled to share with you the news of the YSD Final Conference, on April 27th at Monza!

Hosted by the project’s lead partner, Consorzio Comunità Brianza, the event will bring together the project managers and YSDs from every participating country, in order to discuss the results produced in each country and the exciting changes brought to the local communities by the implementation of the services! In addition, Mr. Josh Harvey, creator of the UPSHIFT by Unicef Methodology and Trainer of the project will be present and offer his insight regarding the goals achieved.

Guests from European Institutions and many renowned and illustrious bodies, agencies and organizations will be present at our Final Conference, to offer their valuable contribution to this generation of Young Service Designers!

Stay tuned to keep up with the news of this event!