Deadline:
April 24, 2026
Program Starts: June 08, 2026
Program Ends: June 12, 2026
Location(s)
Finland
Lappeenranta, Lemi, Rautjärvi
Overview
This activity brings together Leader LAGs from different parts of Europe. It aims to discuss the role of Leader LAGs in supporting local and international youth activities and how can it link to the LAG's role of rural development.
Details
Working with young people requires suitable practices and resources, but it also creates impact that only young people can create. In this activity you will look at important values and applicable principles behind youth activities and agree on common practices in involving young people in future cooperation.
You will also meet potential partners to future international activities and initiate ideas for cooperation. You will understand how Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps funding can help you to activate your young people and develop your work.
Objectives
- Exploring the principles and values for working with youth
- Learn participative practices that involve and encourage youth
- Share examples and practices of local and international youth activities
- Discover funding opportunities for international youth activities
- Find potential partners for future international activities
- Come up with project ideas and design the next steps
Programme
This activity combines elements of visits, training sessions, discussions, group work and partnership building.
- Arrival June 8
- Activity days June 9-11
- Departure June 12
The acvitity will be hosted in a rural setting in Southern Finland.
If the participants find partners for future activities and they already have a project idea, they can join a Project Lab organised in Lithuania in November 2026. The partnerships can work on their project ideas and prepare for applying.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Profile of participants
This event is primarily aimed for Leader LAG organisations, and those applicants will be prioritised.
If you represent a municipal youth work organisation and you work together with your local LAG, you could be a good participant as well.
Your role has to link to youth work or interest in involving young people in the LAG work. The activity is not open for representatives of formal education, individuals who have no link to a LAG or municipal youth work organisation.
- over 18 years old
- represent a Leader LAG or a municipality working with a LAG
- relevant and active role in the organisation
- interested to develop youth work practices
- Interested to form partnerships for future international activities
Dates
Deadline: April 24, 2026
Program starts:
June 08, 2026
Program ends:
June 12, 2026
Program Starts: June 08, 2026
Program Ends: June 12, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
Costs
Participation fee
There is no participation fee defined by the Finnish National Agency.
Accommodation and food
The Finnish National Agency will cover the following costs:
- transportation to the venue from Helsinki
- accommodation in a single room; potentially shared bathroom and common areas
- breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon coffee, dinner during the activity dates
Travel reimbursement
How the travel costs are covered varies from country to country. Some countries will buy you flight tickets, some will cover your cost fully or partly after the event. If you want to be sure, please contact the National Agency in your own country.
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