"<< Objectives >>We carried out surveys and interviews with our youth during the COVID-19 lockdowns and travel restrictions online ( Snap Chat, Zoom, and WhatsApp group) for 15 months. The findings show that Young people express the need to socially interact with their peers in a non-virtual environment because they feel isolated and depressed due to home confinement, 98% of them want to take part in fun sports activities that will entail an element that brings them together promoting inclusion, laughter, and social integration. Their idea was supported by our partners and our 19 parents from our youth club committee (parents of the Irish group involved in this project) stated, "" ...with this Covid-19 restrictions, our children spent too many times isolated in their room and alone on their phones on the internet, some even put on weight, etc... This Eramus+ Sport project can aid in weight management while helping them to learn how to connect with real friends"" also said, ""...group fun physical activities help reduce risks of mental health issues associated with being isolated..."" On an Irish Examiner Newspapers, it was mentioned that ""Young people eating more junk food and exercising less due to Covid-19 https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40060313.htmlThe Irish Department of Health's National physical activity guidelines ""Be Well"" updated in July 2020, recommend young people to be active at least 60 minutes per day (https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/06de8b-be-well/#physical-activity-guidelines). However, due to Global Pandemic COVID-19 lockdowns, & travel restrictions most youth stayed at homes without engaging in physical activities.At the Zoom and WhatsApp interviews young people stated that they wanted their idea to have elements that will promote active citizenship; playful physical exercises, cognitive/personal development, critical thinking, concentration, Inclusion through sports, and intercultural dialogue. We believe this is in alignment with Erasmus+ 2021-2027 program objectives, and the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027. This project is an initiative of young people.- This Project seeks to bring more youngsters with fewer opportunities including those with financial difficulties, Asylum seekers, mental health difficulties, refugees, those living in isolated & disadvantaged rural areas among others in the Erasmus+ field. The project seeks to give the opportunity to the Ireland newcomers, those who cannot travel, and the undocumented the chance to participate in an EU Youth Exchange(YE). This comes as the result of our previous youth exchanges success, the youth with fewer opportunities who cannot travel (asylum seekers, refugees, etc...) due to their residential status in Ireland asked us that they wanted to attend an Eramus+ youth exchange and learn more about other EU cultures and make friends since they cannot travel.-Some young people from Ireland took part in the youth exchange ""Get Active, Get Involved"" which took place in Abovyan, Armenia in July 2018, it involved Sports activities: Cycling, Water guns teambuilding games, Swimming, Hip Hop dancing, etc... . It was in this YE they meet with the Georgians team. The Georgians became curious to know more about Ireland, culture (Irish games and Hurling in particular) and heritage, how we have embraced diversity, etc. On the other hand, the Irish participants were so much attracted to the games and sporting activities of the exchange and amazed by the locals' reaction. Both groups meet and came up with an idea to meet again with another subject to meet the needs of both groups this time in Ireland. So during the Covid-19 period, the group brought the idea to the Irish and Georgian leaders hence, we are supporting them in developing their project. The youngsters involved in developing this project include those with fewer opportunities, financial difficulties, mental health difficulties, refugees, those living in isolated & disadvantaged rural areas among others.The specific objectives are:-To bring more youngsters with fewer opportunities including those with financial difficulties, Asylum seekers, etc... those living in isolated & disadvantaged rural areas among others in the Erasmus+ field.-To raise awareness of Environmentally Friendly Sports games, and physical activities that promote social inclusion and well-being.--To promote EU values through a non-formal educational approach: youth-led, youth-centered playful sports activities that promote social inclusion.- To exchange good practices in the field of non-formal education through sports and further build up organizational capacities.- Enhance the visibility of Erasmus+ programs and help participants develop their competencies and be certified with a Youth Pass.- Strengthen young people's interpersonal skills through informal/nonformal learning methods and improve key competencies & transferable skills.<< Implementation >>We would like to implement a youth exchange that will gather 24 participants: young people aged 14-17 years from Ireland, and Georgia. Each country will bring 12 participants: two youth leaders and 10 young people including young people with fewer opportunities including those who cannot travel (asylum seekers, refugees, etc...) due to their residential status in Ireland, those of financial difficulties, mental health difficulties, refugees, those living in isolated & disadvantaged rural areas among others. The ""Inclusive Sports"" project will be 9 days including travel days Erasmus+ Youth Exchange and will take place from 1st- 9th June 2022 at the Faith Mission, Cahue. Bandon co. Cork, which is a good place for creating a comfortable place for the youngsters to learn and have fun with the proposed activities. There will be:-Icebreakers, Energizers, -Fears, Contribution, and Expectations Validation-Environmental sustainability and responsibility in relation to our project Talk from UCC lecturer-Team Building sports games with a variety ranges of activities: Waterguns, Zumba & Hip-Hop Dance, Soccer, Basketball, Gaelic, Swimming, Yoga, Gulal Race, and much more-Healthy eating habits and fitness presentation by mixed group times-City Games with Erasmus+ indirect marketing and UCC Environmental friendly practices talk during games-Mixed group Presentation -Erasmus+ and Leargas Promotional Outdoor Activities-Traditional games both in and outdoor taught and learned by participants themselves-Cultural Education-Intercultural Nights-Study Visit-Workshops about prejudice, stereotypes-Informal communication-Daily Evaluations-Leisure Time-Dissemination to improve our future Erasmus+ activities.-Space to show their leadership and organizational skills, etc...-YouthPass-Farewell Party<< Results >>-Excepted individual ImpactIn alignment with the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 program objectives & priority 1 of inclusion and equal access to all, Our YouthsRule Strategic Plan 2019-2022, and the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027; this project, we seek to bring more youngsters with fewer opportunities including those with financial difficulties, Asylum seekers (Ireland newcomers, those who cannot travel, and the undocumented the chance to participate in an EU Youth Exchange, mental health difficulties, refugees, those living in isolated & disadvantaged rural areas among others in the Erasmus+ field. - Expected Local Impact -As part of this project, we will be visiting two community groups to talk about Erasmus+. This will increase awareness at the local level. It will also promote open-mindedness and understanding of other cultures. It will involve participants with fewer opportunities, those living in isolated rural areas, and those from a migrating background. The program will offer a platform to make new friends. Expected Regional and National Impact -Increase understanding of different cultures, Peacebuilding, a healthy lifestyle, cultural awareness for youth in Ireland and Georgia. Visibility of project through dissemination and inviting other groups to participate. We hope, this project will enable our organization and our young people to become active members of the Erasmus+ network @ the local community level. We also hope to take part in activities organized by the National Agency ""Leargas"" and share our results.-Expected European and International Level Impact -The European and International levels impact will be achieved by building stronger ties between the participating organizations, and the participants from Europe including countries in the European neighborhood. These stronger ties between the involved individuals and organizations can include the exchange of practices for mutual learning, common cooperation project to add a European dimension to the work of the stakeholders. Nowadays the distance between Europe and neighboring countries is shortened and the youth has more opportunities to be in touch with each other. Furthermore, facilitating the access of vulnerable groups in the non-formal educational process is also a primary objective of this project and for this purpose will be given particular emphasis to the full and effective acceptance of diversity, mutual understanding, and respect, and to the elimination of any stereotypes and prejudices between the participants, by cultivating a multicultural spirit. The prospect of implementing this project will also significantly boost the self-confidence of participants. It will give strength and impetus to youngsters with fewer opportunities living in Europe and Neighboring countries, to work on promoting how to live healthily and make dreams for their future.At the local, regional, national, and EU level: we expect our participants to serve as multipliers back home and to share what they have learned with their target groups of young people and volunteers from their NGOs through presentations, workshops, follow-up this non-formal education, and learning events.Throughout the project, participants will share activities pictures, make a lot of short clips on their Smartphones and blogs on various online social media platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Snap Chat, and Instagram to show their friends and family, organizations, schools, and siblings while hashtagging: #Erasmus+, #Leargas, #InclusiveSports,#loveandcareforpeople, #youthcenterofGeorgia, and @leargas, @inclusivesports, @loveandcarefor3 on www.twitter.com to reach out wider internet audience and stakeholders."

<< Objectives >>The project “Keep learning & sharing knowledge” is primarily concerned with the form of NFE and the use of leisure games. Supports the active interest of youth about tolerance, an important shift in the way to be a good citizen and educated. Young people should not be afraid of inter-cultural dialogue, which is developed during the project and facilitates mutual understanding.The present project proposal tries to “give the floor” and raise attention to the importance of social recognition of NFE. We will try to involve different stakeholders from different “layers” of the society during project activities. The overall purpose of the project is to promote a society offering lifelong learning for all by emphasizing the importance of both. It's clear that formal educational systems alone cannot respond to rapid and constant technological, social and economic changes in society, thus they should be reinforced by non-formal educational practices.Non-formal education is an integral part of a lifelong learning concept that ensures that young people and adults acquire and maintain the skills, abilities, and dispositions needed to adapt to a continuously changing environment.Project objectives are:1.To understand the importance of Non-formal education methods.2.To equip youth with skills and knowledge on how to use Non-Formal Education methodologies, approaches, and techniques.3.To show examples and encourage the implementation of non-formal education methods in formal institutes.4.To give a platform to participants to share and discuss experiences, examples, and possibilities of working towards recognition of NFE.5.To enhance the social recognition and raise the visibility of youth work, its impact on young people’s lives and its contribution to society;6.To promote European values: inclusion, tolerance, justice, solidarity and non-discrimination. 7.To promote Erasmus + educational opportunities. Before the actual implementation of the project, national consultations will take place in each participating country in order to see if and how is non-formal education recognized at the local level.<< Implementation >>The project “Keep learning & sharing knowledge” involves 36 participants from Sweden, Georgia, Italy, Turkey, Germany and Poland.Through different activities of NFE people can obtain experience that can be compared with traditional formal work experience and should be recognized as such. Also added values of NFE are the fact that there are opportunities at the national and international level, but it is most accessible at the grassroots level.During the implementation phase, participants will organize a workshop at the college, the aim of the workshop will be to use Nonformal methods, and the participants will create the workshop and choose the topic by themselves.Methods used, fundamentally based on the principles of NFL, help break down prejudices and fear of contact with people from other countries, teach them tolerance and also develop their personality and skills. Project participants will practice their language skills, try out their creativity and learn teamwork. Methods of work that will be used during the project, in addition, contribute to the mutual approach of different nations and religions and enable participants to new cultures clash, which opens new horizons and leaves them feeling that the moment we become part of a different culture than our own.We believe that the project will contribute to be one step to contribute to using NFE methods in formal institutes and to recognize NFE in our societies.<< Results >>Young foreign participants, the project will be beneficial on several levels. Firstly, it is encouraging to reflect on the importance of informal learning in everyday life, above its forms and any possibilities of its improvement and in the context of a comparison with alternative approaches to their peers from other European and non-European countries. These experiences participants then used to create new methods of non-formal education. Each of them had to leave the project with a sophisticated set, of the basic methods, and tools of non-formal education, which will then be able to apply in their own daily lives and in teaching others, either within other educational projects and activities.We expect that the participants will have more competence and competence in areas of Non-Formal Activities and Education Methods and creativity. Thus, when they return, they will positively influence the work of their organization, especially in terms of empowerment, innovation, creativity. They will continue to positively affect the long-term and will continue to support its societies, its peers, its environments because of their, empowering and creative minds. The impact will be also reached by daily postings of the various important elements of the project (quotes, pictures, impressions, and results) will be carried out on the platforms Instagram, and Facebook. Like this, a larger number of people can follow the project.This project will become an important stepping stone for further projects under the Erasmus + program.Impact’s added value is that the results of the project Video and digital booklet are going to be accessible online at all times, so even larger groups of young people can easily approach the project’s contents and further use and utilize them.

<< Objectives >>The Youth Exchange '' Youth Can Stop Radicalization‘ ‘will be held in Kobuleti, Georgia from 04.10.2022 – 13.10.2022 including 2 travel days. The project has a role to play in empowering young people to be active citizens and thus keeping them guarded against extremist ideologies potentially leading to violent behavior. It helps youth gain skills and competences through non-formal and informal learning, such as teamwork, leadership, intercultural competences, problem-solving, and critical thinking. It helps to support youth in the difficult identity issues that can arise in adolescence. It can make a difference by supporting young people, especially those at risk of marginalization and social exclusion, with their problems by empowering them to deal with the challenges of growing up in a complex, pluralistic modern society.Youth should try to find out about individual motives as well as individual experiences and backgrounds that may have caused a young person’s vulnerability to extremist (ideological and social) offers. Against this background, the project helps participants countering critical experiences and life circumstances, as well as positive alternatives, which will be developed to counter extremist groups and identity offers.Youth will get the project in the processes and dynamics of radicalization as well of propaganda group dynamics, mass psychology, psychology of projection, the working of methods will provide some insight to youth on how recruiting networks to operate, how to counteract and thus help young people to not be dragged down by these radical networks.The project has the following specific objectives:- equip a group of youth from six EU and non-EU countries with advanced knowledge and skills on how to promote critical thinking and increase media literacy among marginalized youth at higher risk of youth radicalization;- promote innovative methods and tools for deconstructing extremist narrative;- contribute to building resistance to violent extremism and individual and community level;- promote joint initiatives of nongovernmental organizations and other stakeholders in preventing youth radicalization;- foster intercultural dialogue;- promote positive narrative;- Solidarity, peace, tolerance, and cooperation.The project promotes active citizenship, intercultural dialogue, social inclusion and solidarity<< Implementation >>36 participants with different backgrounds having a willingness to work in this field. The participants will come from a variety of Erasmus+ Programme countries and Non-EU countries.A cross-sectoral approach is important in order to recognize all the actors that are actively involved in the process of building community resilience. This approach offers the possibility to create links with others, to be visible, and to be aware of other experiences, potential interdependencies and synergies.The methodology of work will include but at the same time will not be limited to - critical thinking exercises; problem-based learning, role plays, interactive presentations, reflections in small groups etc. The project also includes a series of case studies (showing how some of these techniques are implemented) and tools and practical ideas that they can implement in their local community. We will support participants to create problem-solving discussions. The study methodology will include critical thinking exercises, problem-based learning, role plays, interactive presentations, and reflections on the small group team.The project will provide a group of participants with advanced knowledge and skills on how to use innovative methods and tools for deconstructing extremist narratives (critical thinking exercises, funny surveys, social media challenges, short videos, Twitter storms etc.).<< Results >>The project is designed to bring positive change and tangible results at the local and national levels. By raising awareness, deconstruction of the extremist narratives and promoting joint initiatives of youth associations and other key stakeholders the project will contribute to building strong and resistant communities to extreme narratives. The project will raise awareness and sensitize the local communities on the risks and manipulations behind the extremist narrative.Furthermore, the project will strengthen the capacities of the youth associations on how to prevent and deal with violent extremism and radicalization.By introducing innovative digital tools for the deconstruction of the extremist narratives the project will diminish the space for the radicalization of youth.The impact of this project on the participants can be seen:- In the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired and developed during the project. Participants will develop employment skills to use in their daily work in youth organizations and to strengthen youth;-Take a holistic approach to preventing violent radicalization, linked to intercultural education, human rights, peace education, media literacy, citizenship education, etc.-Peer-horizontal, trust-based and non-hierarchical relations allow for easier confrontation with sensitive and personal issues.-Building partnerships with other community actors is crucial in transferring the values of youth to the entire community.-Empower young people and develop their competences, which will give them more opportunities and better future perspectives in their personal and professional lives.-Provide young people with alternatives and role models.-Deal explicitly with messages inciting violence and hate speech, by developing young people’s critical thinking and being open and honest with young people.The project will be created high-quality learning outcomes. The participants in the Youth Exchange will improve their skills and competences which were certified with the Youthpass. They are enabled to support their organizations, to multiply the impact of youth, and to raise the visibility of their work. During the project, a digital booklet and video will be created summarizing the activities and the results.The main outcomes of the project will be the increased intercultural spirit of young people and the improvement of their critical thinking abilities. The participants will be better prepared to be aware of violent radicalization and they will increase their self-confidence and their ability to make more informed decisions about their educational and professional careers.

"<< Objectives >>Through this project we will:a) Motivate youths to become active citizens and contribute to protecting the environment. b) Increase skills and confidence of participants to express positive ideas and attitudes and encourage others too.c) Raise awareness about environmental education, Erasmus + and EU values.With this project, the participants will understand that it does not need to put a lot of money to save planets but simple changes in daily lifestyle are all that is required to reduce your carbon footprint on the environment. The participants will understand that it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of the environment to make this planet a wonderful place to live.The needs of Society are: to raise awareness about environmental education and understand that: there are no little steps when it comes to helping the environment and every project every person can contribute to saving the planet a lot.The main purpose of the project is to bring together youth, to exchange knowledge about environmental problems in their home countries and share ideas on how to protect our nature, our health and reduce pollution by recycling, also how to convert waste materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution and water pollution. They will learn how to spread information about environmental problems, about eco-thinking to the local community.<< Implementation >>The main event be an “Exhibition” - Methods: Outdoor activity with local Community, presentation their work, send their message to the community. The session aims to give locals an example and to encourage them to be actively involved in civic life.The main activity in Georgia will be activities at the college. The participants will work in international teams to create and implement the activities for local youth. Every day, we'll have ""Daily Reflection"" which aims to support participants. Also, Cultural Evening will be organized, which is the best way to show the traditions and culture. Methods: Presentation, Games, dancing/singing/cooking activities. In general, we'll use the following methods: Ice-breakers; Games; Discussions; Exercises; Work in groups; Brainstorm; Role play/Simulation game; workshop; presentation; lecture; team-building; quiz game; city game; and so onThe project activity is divided into three parts: 1st – APV meeting, venue Lebork, Poland 22-25 of March. Where team leaders and participants (one team leader and one participant from each organization) will meet and discuss and negotiate on the following aspects: details of the timetable, methods, topics, venue they will share responsibility for facilitating and organizing the YEs. The second activity is Youth Exchange (8 days YE), it will take place in Lebork, Poland, the dates: 29.06.2022 - 4.07 2022, where 30 participants and 6 team leaders from 6 countries will gather to share best practice. The third activity is Youth Exchange (8 days YE,), it will take place in Kobuleti, Georgia the dates: 22.10 - 29.10.2022, where 30 participants and 6 team leaders from 6 countries will gather to share best practice.<< Results >>They will acquire new skills, will develop new competencies; the participants will be actively involved in the activity, by interacting in an intercultural context and experiencing a different learning environment, they will develop new approaches.Participants will gain new knowledge, skills and attitudes to improve the quality of their actions. They'll realize the main purpose and meaning of the condition where we live and learn how to protect it from air pollution, deforestation, water pollution and etc. Participants will get aware of what is most important to be done for future prosperity and a healthy environment. Promote the youth generation in a correct direction in the circumstances that this is a guarantee of peace and cooperation between nations which is the aim of modern society. Our partners will become interested to follow our paradigm, through the implementation of activities related to environmental awareness. Our partners' delegates will get qualified in order to plan relevant projects for their local societies.The project contributes to the development of the capacity of the partner organizations to apply, implement and participate in other projects. As a direct result of the partnership, we will apply for another joint project at the next deadline that will follow up the current YE. Also, the YE contributes to expanding the learning methodology of all the partners and therefore to more qualitative and diversified learning experiences for our target groups.Through a dissemination strategy created together with our partners, we will be able to promote this project among international organizations and youth worldwide. By sending electronic newsletters, spreading videos, creating FB Page, and implementing local activities many regional and international organizations and people will find out about the project."

<< Objectives >>The Youth Exchange '' Equality Equity and Justice ‘‘will be held in Kobuleti, Georgia from 10.05.2023-19.05.2023 including 2 travel days. The project promotes active citizenship, intercultural dialogue, social inclusion and solidarity. Young people are affected by constant changes in global social and economic realities, and many face poverty, exclusion, inequality and marginalization. Their personal circumstances and the wider political, social and economic environment they live in can make them vulnerable to a variety of radical effects, as well as severe radicalization. This The facts of the rising trend make it necessary to emphasize the need to work with young people in Europe and neighboring regions to strengthen their resistance to severe radicalization and to strengthen the openness and inclusiveness of their communities Violent extremism presents serious threat to the security of the societies and the democratic values they are based on.Our goal is to reach marginalized young people, to improve diversity, intercultural and interreligious dialogue, common freedom, tolerance and respect for human rights, and media literacy, critical thinking and youth's sense of initiative. The overall objective of the project is to prevent violent extremism and youth radicalization.The project has the following specific objectives:- equip a group of youth from six EU and non EU countries with advanced knowledge and skills on how to promote critical thinking and increase media literacy among marginalized youth at higher risk of youth radicalization;- promote innovative methods and tools for deconstructing extremist narrative;- contribute at building resistance to violent extremism and individual and community level;- promote joint initiatives of nongovernmental organizations and other stakeholders in preventing youth radicalization;- foster intercultural dialogue;- promote positive narrative;- Solidarity, peace, tolerance and cooperation.<< Implementation >>36 participants from 6 countries with different backgrounds having willingness to work in this field.The project is designed to provide youth with the tools they need to increase any resistance to extremism. This project provides a series of perspectives on how violence, exclusion and hate change occur through a series of non-formal learning methods that tell the true stories of those affected by extremism and support educational resources; Individual sessions, the tendencies of the roots of violent extremism, the propaganda tools used by extremist groups to radicalize youth, state policies and current initiatives against violent extremism, sharing best practices, how to use critical thinking to disrupt the structure of extremist narratives, and we will develop joint ventures with youth from other European and non European countries, the project will equip youth with advanced knowledge and skills and provide space. The study methodology will include the following, as well as critical thinking exercises, interactive presentations based on the problem, reflections in the small group teams. As can be seen from the timeline, special attention was also given to intercultural learning during project planning - education. We will provide knowledge and skills on how to use innovative methods and tools to disrupt the structure of extremist narratives.<< Results >>The impact of this project on the participants can be seen in the knowledge, skills and attitudes they have acquired and developed during the project. Participants will develop their critical thinking skills to use in their daily work in youth organizations and to strengthen youth. In an intercultural environment and through interactive sessions, participants will develop their capacity for analysis and critical thinking and gain new perspectives, knowledge and skills on non-formal learning principles.The project will contribute to the efforts of youth partner institutions to reach a large number of marginal youth at the risk of further radicalization by developing innovative methods and tools to disrupt the extremist narratives through social media. By using critical thinking as the most powerful tool to neutralize extremist narratives, it will reduce the area of extremist propaganda and contribute to the process of resisting extremist narratives at the individual and community level.The impact of the project on partner organizations will be in the form of a network of established youth, as well as other activities and new projects between participating organizations.As a result, this project will improve the practical experience of youth who encourage participants in their daily life. The project will bring new inputs and perspectives to the workshops project planning and implementation. Participants will gain an attitude towards collaborating with colleagues and expressing the interests of their organizations at European and international levels.