Between July 1st and 4th, 2025, representatives from Germany, Romania, Greece, Slovakia, and Czechia gathered in the historic city of Erfurt for the official launch of NeuroDem—an Erasmus+ project focused on expanding democratic participation among neurodivergent youth.
Hosted by VSBI, the kick-off meeting was designed to bring partner organizations together to align on goals, exchange knowledge, and collaboratively plan the project’s activities for the next two years.
Day 1 - Project introduction and setting the stage
The meeting began with a round of introductions, during which each partner presented their mission and approach to youth engagement. This session helped establish a spirit of collaboration and created space for mutual understanding.
Discussions quickly transitioned into a deep dive into survey results collected in advance by each organization. The presentation of national findings offered valuable insight into both common challenges and local variations in how neurodivergent youth engage with civic and democratic life.
Later that afternoon, EUCAP led a co-design session focused on methodology development and inclusive reporting practices. Partners discussed suitable tools and frameworks for upcoming project activities, emphasizing accessibility and youth-centered approaches.
To close the day, STIMMULI facilitated a session on dissemination strategy—laying out ideas for the project’s digital platforms, newsletter development, and outreach campaigns.
Day 2 - Planning the next steps
The second day focused on defining the project’s content structure and implementation timeline. EUCAP led a methodology workshop aimed at shaping the framework and outlining future deliverables, including articles and training material.
Planning sessions followed, with A Centrum coordinating the development of the Train-the-Trainer programme and accompanying webinars. These trainings will equip youth workers with the tools to facilitate neuro-inclusive learning environments.
The team also discussed plans for the Transnational Youth Workers’ Bootcamp and the next Transnational Project Meeting in Slovakia—ensuring clarity around logistics and partner responsibilities.
As implementation begins, partners are now moving into content creation, training design, and engagement strategies that reflect the diverse needs of neurodivergent young people across Europe.
GEYC’s role in this process includes contributing to the development of learning materials and strengthening communication efforts to ensure Romanian youth are actively involved in shaping the project’s impact.
Stay tuned as we turn ideas into action, and action into impact.