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Empowering Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders: A Glimpse into Istanbul’s EU-Funded Peace Conference

Empowering Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders: A Glimpse into Istanbul’s EU-Funded Peace Conference 1200 675 AY Institute

Picture a scene filled with buzzing excitement, where the atmosphere is electric with hope for worldwide unity, and where young people are leading the charge. This was the spirit of the grand finale event held on December 9th in Istanbul. This dynamic city became the stage for the concluding act of the “Peace at Home,…

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digital literacy

Why Digital Literacy Skills are Important in Life?

Why Digital Literacy Skills are Important in Life? 1200 800 AY Institute

What is Digital Literacy? The term “digital literacy” may have a variety of meanings depending on the specific context. However, for purposes of this discussion, we can simplify that digital literacy essentially means having the skills you need to live, learn, and work in a society where communication and access to information are increasingly through…

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digitalwise

Empowering the Future: DigitalWise’s Mission for Inclusive Digital Literacy

Empowering the Future: DigitalWise’s Mission for Inclusive Digital Literacy 1200 800 Stanislav Karmyšov

Digital literacy is vital for personal growth and empowerment in today’s fast-paced world. As technology continues to shape our lives, it’s crucial to equip young people, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds, with the tools they need to navigate the digital world confidently. The Need for Inclusive Digital Literacy The past EU digital strategies (Digital Agenda…

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transnational event

Empowering Youth to Combat Heavy Metal Pollution: Insights from the Transnational Event in Budapest

Empowering Youth to Combat Heavy Metal Pollution: Insights from the Transnational Event in Budapest 1200 900 AY Institute

The FRIDAY project’s transnational event in Budapest, Hungary, titled “Heavy Metals Pollution,” aimed to inspire young people to take action against climate change and become environmental agents. From May 31st to June 2nd, participants immersed themselves in an educational experience focused on the detrimental effects of heavy metals. This text explores the event’s key insights,…

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game-based-learning

Empowering Education with Game-Based Learning: The GENTLY Project

Empowering Education with Game-Based Learning: The GENTLY Project 1200 668 AY Institute

In today’s digital age, traditional textbook-based learning methods are becoming less effective in engaging students and delivering the desired learning outcomes. Educators face challenges in adapting their instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of their students while keeping them motivated and engaged. Meanwhile, students struggle to stay focused and motivated in their learning pursuits.…

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mannequins in a protest against gender-based violence

The Istanbul Convention: what is it really about?

The Istanbul Convention: what is it really about? 640 427 Sophia Raineri

The Istanbul Convention is currently a hot topic in many countries worldwide. Many myths about it have been spread, strengthening convervatives’ discontent and leading to potential withdrawals from the treaty. But what is the Istanbul Convention really about? The Istanbul Convention is a human right treaty created in 2011, and came into force in 2014…

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Project Implementation Glossary: a Handy Guide

Project Implementation Glossary: a Handy Guide 640 426 Sophia Raineri

When implementing Erasmus+ projects it can be hard to get your head around the several specific terms and acronyms that are used on a daily basis, especially if you’re a newby! Hence, thanks to our extensive experience in project implementation, we decided to create a glossary for project managers to learn the most important terminology…

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LGBT flag

LGBTQI+ Rights are Human Rights

LGBTQI+ Rights are Human Rights 640 359 Sophia Raineri

Today a video on Lithuanian social media showed a group of men vandalizing the rainbow flag, symbol of the LGBTQI+ community. The description and subtitles state that ‘no ideology can be higher than the concept of family […] that is the union of a man and a woman’. This statement shows just how much work…

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EUKI project application dos and donts

EUKI Project Application Dos and Don’ts

EUKI Project Application Dos and Don’ts 1368 534 Gedas Kondrackis

EUKI or the European Climate Initiative – is a two-stage project call from the German Ministry of Environment. As its name suggests EUKI focuses on climate action (i.e., projects that contribute to reduced CO2 footprint, etc.). In this post, we will look into 1st stage EUKI project application. Please note, that EUKI is for European…

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filling in CBY project application

Erasmus+ KA2 Capacity Building / CBY Project Application Tips

Erasmus+ KA2 Capacity Building / CBY Project Application Tips 1400 731 Gedas Kondrackis

Erasmus+ KA2 Capacity Building in the Field of Youth (CBY) projects are unique. First, they allow a very wide range of topics and activities. Second, they connect European NGOs with their peers outside of the EU (unlike most other Erasmus+ project calls). However, the competition is continent-wide. So, how to beat that with your CBY…

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