European Projects
Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life. It provides funding and support for organisations so that they may operate projects that encourage European exchange, co-operation and learning. Erasmus+ is funded by the European Union through the contributions of member states, including Ireland.
The programme’s objective is pursued through three “Key Actions”:
- Key Action 1: Learning mobility of individuals
- Key Action 2: Cooperation among organisations and institutions
- Key Action 3: Support to policy development and cooperation
KA1- YOUTH MOBILITIES
2016
Youth exchange with Aps La Fenice in Tortona Italy. Low Tech High Activity was the theme. We spent a week in Ireland and a week in Italy exploring getting more active and putting away devices. The project involved 6 youth leaders and 16 young people from the Involve Meath Youth project
2017
Youth Exchange with El Espacio Joven de Maracena in Granada Spain. Snapping Up Europe was the theme, wherein we encouraged young people to take photos that meant something to them. The project involved 4 leaders and 18 young people from the Involve Meath Youth Project.
2018
Youth exchange with The Gentle Foundation in Varna in Bulgaria. YOUth Fest was the theme, wherein we spent a week in Ireland and a week in Bulgaria celebrating being a young person in Europe in 2018. The project involved 4 youth leaders and 18 young people from the Involve Meath Youth project.
2019
Youth exchange with Arte no Tempo in Avero Portugal. Euro Vlog was the theme, where we spent a week in Ireland and a week in Portugal celebrating the making of a vlog documenting our experience. The project involved 4 youth leaders and 18 young people from the Involve Meath Youth project.
Youth exchange with LKL in Vasto Italy. Low Tech High Activity II was the theme, wherein we spent a week in Ireland exploring sport. The project involved 4 youth leaders and 18 young people from the Involve Meath Youth project and Letterkenny Youth Project.
2020
Due to Covid 19 our exchange plans were put on hold
KA2- Strategic Partnerships
2016
STAUS Toolkit Collaboration with Youth Work Ireland, Youth Action Northern Ireland, Munioer Tobar and Bryson to develop a toolkit to Support Travellers Advance through Universal Services.
2018
Outside In- As part of NYCI (National Youth Council of Ireland) Erasmus+ toolkit to tackle Hate Speech one of our Youth workers from Involve Youth Project Meath
KA3- Structured Dialogue
2017
Good Nuck- Mental Health Project- Involve Youth Project Meath hosted the first National Residential Youth Conference for young people from the Traveller Community. Over the span of 18 months, young people from all over Ireland took part in workshops and training days to discuss mental health in the Traveller Community. From this Structured Dialogue project we influenced policy for the HSE Connecting for life Midlands, Louth and Meath Strategy. WE also devised our own mental health campaign called the “No Shame” mental health project.
Staff Training
2019
Involve staff have taken up the opportunity to be involved in European youth-work training on numerous occasions. Such occasions included linking up with other Irish organisations such as Ballyfermot Youth Service, NYCI and Leargas. They covered many topics from tackling hate speech, to inclusion, to a level 8 special certificate in European Youth Mobility Management.
ESC (European Solidarity Corps)
2019
The European Solidarity Corps funds and supports young people between 18 and 30 to volunteer or work in projects that benefit communities. It is an initiative of the European Union and offers an inspiring and empowering experience for those who want to help others as well as learn and develop themselves. Young people can volunteer or work, in their own country or abroad, through the Volunteering, Traineeships, Jobs, and Solidarity Projects strands. We have supported 3 young people since 2019 to participate in the in country aspect of the ESC programme.