Collaborate for Change: Building Networks Across Borders

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This activity helps you connect with youth organisations, peers, and networks across Europe and beyond. By collaborating on impactful projects and joining national and international peer networks, you’ll learn how to foster partnerships, amplify youth opportunities, and promote European programmes. Whether you’re connecting locally or globally, this activity offers tools to create meaningful relationships and drive change.
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First, get inspired!Discover cross-border collaborations: Watch videos about successful partnerships between youth organisations in different countries. Hear from participants about how they built strong relationships and achieve shared goals.
Learn from peer networks: Explore blogs or listen to podcasts about the role of national and international youth networks in promoting opportunities like Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps. Discover how these networks help young people engage in meaningful programmes and projects.
Explore your options: Browse a directory of youth organisations and networks to find groups aligned with your interests, both locally and internationally.
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Now, take action:By completing the following activities, you’ll connect with peers and organisations, build networks, and create collaborative initiatives that promote youth opportunities and European programmes.
Join a peer network: Connect with a national or international youth network that promotes opportunities like Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps. Engage in discussions, share experiences, and explore how you can contribute to and benefit from the network.
Develop a collaborative project: Work with a partner organisation or network to design a joint project that aligns with shared priorities such as inclusion, sustainability, or civic engagement. Outline your goals, activities, and roles within the collaboration.
Present your project to others: Pitch your joint initiative to other young people, local authorities, or representatives of European programmes. Highlight how your collaboration contributes to promoting youth opportunities and European values.
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What you’ll gain
Collaboration skills: Learn how to build and maintain partnerships with organisations and networks locally and internationally.
Networking opportunities: Develop valuable connections with peers, youth organisations, and networks that align with your goals.
Practical experience: Gain hands-on experience in designing and presenting collaborative projects that promote youth opportunities.
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Get your badge.Complete at least two of the activities above and apply for the Peer Networker badge (=click the "Get this badge" button below) by sharing your work. Examples include: a summary of your participation in a peer network, your joint project proposal, or a reflection on your collaboration experience.
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Who is behind this activity?The Cities of Learning Network invites you to take part in this activity, designed to support the European Youth Goal #11: Youth Organisations and European Programmes. By fostering collaboration and joining peer networks, you’re contributing to stronger, more impactful youth organisations.
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Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project “European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning”:
System&G, Greece (project lead partner)
CODEC, Belgium
Badgecraft, Lithuania
System&G, Finland
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Disclaimer: We are grateful for the ideas and input shared by youth leaders and workers across Europe. This activity was developed through collaboration with Youth Goals Hub GPT custom-built version and inspired by best practices in youth work.
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Preuzmi značku znanja aktivnosti

Peer Networker Preuzmi ovu značku znanja

This badge is awarded for completing the Collaborate for Change: Building Networks Across Borders activity. By joining peer networks, collaborating on projects, and connecting with stakeholders, you have demonstrated the ability to build meaningful partnerships at both national and international levels. You’ve gained valuable experience in fostering connections, promoting youth opportunities, and advancing the mission of European programmes.
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Skills and experiences gained (aligned with the Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture and Eurodesk Mobility Advisor Competence Framework):
Collaboration and cultural awareness (connected to RFCDC Competences 18 and 21): You’ve engaged in national and international partnerships, fostering mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving.
Networking and relationship-building (connected to Eurodesk Competence “Network and partner”): You’ve enhanced your ability to connect with youth networks and organisations, creating opportunities for shared growth.
Project development (connected to Eurodesk Competence “Service delivery”): You’ve built skills in designing collaborative projects that promote youth opportunities and align with European programmes.
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By completing badge tasks, you’ve demonstrated your commitment to fostering partnerships, amplifying youth opportunities, and building networks that contribute to European Youth Goal #11: Youth Organisations and European Programmes. The Cities of Learning Network partners issue this badge upon reviewing your evidence.

Morate da završite 2 zadataka da biste dobili značku znanja

Zadaci

Zadatak broj1

Dokaz verifikovan od strane: jedan/na organizator/ka aktivnosti

Join a peer network:
What to do: Connect with a national or international youth network that promotes opportunities like Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps. Engage in their discussions or activities to explore collaboration opportunities.
Evidence: Provide a summary of your participation in the network, including its name, focus, and how it supports youth opportunities. Highlight any actions or discussions you contributed to.

Zadatak broj2

Dokaz verifikovan od strane: jedan/na organizator/ka aktivnosti

Develop a collaborative project:
What to do: Collaborate with a partner organisation or network to create a project idea that aligns with shared priorities and promotes youth opportunities.
Evidence: Submit a detailed project proposal, including its goals, planned activities, and how it supports European programmes or youth initiatives.

Zadatak broj3

Dokaz verifikovan od strane: jedan/na organizator/ka aktivnosti

Present your project to others:
What to do: Pitch your project to other young people, local authorities, or representatives from youth programmes. Gather feedback and refine your initiative.
Evidence: Provide a summary of your presentation, including the stakeholders involved, their feedback, and how it has informed the next steps for your project.

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