KA151 - Erasmus+ Youth Accreditation

Erasmus+ KA151-YOU Includes GEYC's activities in the field of Accredited projects for youth mobility (KA151-YOU), approved for the period 2021-2027.

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2021-1-RO01-KA151-YOU-000005219			Aug-2021 Jul-2023	EU Grant 73.555,00 €
6 activities	98 participants	43 with fewer opportunities	41 travelling green	28 participating organisations

2022-1-RO01-KA151-YOU-000064796			Jun-2022 May-2024	EU Grant 134.800,00 €
7 activities	182 participants	83 with fewer opportunities	26 travelling green	21 participating organisations

2023-1-RO01-KA151-YOU-000138290			Jun-2023 Aug-2024	EU Grant 117.382,00 €
5 activities	146 participants	17 with fewer opportunities	9 travelling green	19 participating organisations

2024-1-RO01-KA151-YOU-000208961			Jun-2024 Aug-2025	EU Grant 118.390,00 €
4 activities	142 participants	55 with fewer opportunities	59 travelling green	30 participating organisations

Our objectives (2021-2027)

O1 Quality education

Quality education includes formal, as well as non-formal training; therefore, through our activities, we aim to offer young people, youth workers and teachers the opportunities to develop the skills that formal education does not emphasize on (e.g. leadership, conflict management, effective communication).
This objective links to the need of providing more opportunities for our target group to develop new skills and competences through the fact that what we aim to achieve through it is more skilled young people, aware of the importance of developing soft skills.

O2 Defending human rights

Through our activities we aim to promote the values of tolerance, inclusion and equality and the importance of human rights education for young people.
This objective links to the need of organizing more activities centered around social inclusion and human rights through the fact that we aim not only to educate young people on the importance of tolerance but also to train youth workers in human rights education and peace education, empowering them to become multipliers of the message.

O3 New media & digital skills

Even though access to the Internet is quite widespread in Romania, the level of digital literacy skills is still very low; therefore, we aim to empower young people with the digital skills required to become responsible digital citizens.
This objective links to the need of providing more opportunities for our target group to develop new skills and competences through the fact that it promotes the importance of continually being up-to-date with the changes in new media technologies and identifying the benefits and opportunities the digital field provides.

O4 Encouraging entrepreneurship

Our objective is to provide guidance to young people who would like to start a business, but they don’t have the entrepreneurial knowledge yet.
This objective links to the need of creating an entrepreneurial environment by promoting initiatives and opportunities that stimulate active participation and social responsibility through the fact that it pushes young people to think of themselves not only as employees but also as entrepreneurs, as people who have the capacity to create a business and employ other people.

O5 Educational programmes

We aim to continue providing meaningful educational programs to young people, such as the European Fellowships. We also seek to develop projects within the European Solidarity Corps program in the direction of sustainable development in the context of the SDGs – in particular social inclusion.
This objective links to the need of providing more opportunities for our target group to develop new skills and competences, as well as building on already existing skills through various training opportunities through the fact that it aims to offer specific training opportunities to the target groups.

O6 Social responsibility

Our activities also aim to stimulate in young people the desire to act for the benefit of their communities and the society at large, by becoming aware of the impact they can have as individuals, citizens.
This objective links to the need of creating an entrepreneurial environment by promoting initiatives and opportunities that stimulate active participation and social responsibility through the fact that it aims to make young people aware of the “power” they have as citizens and the benefits they can bring to their local communities.

Term	Definition
Accompanying person	An accompanying person accompanies participants (learners, adult learners or staff/youth workers) in a mobility activity to ensure their safety, provide support and assistance, and facilitate effective learning during the mobility experience. An accompanying person may accompany participants with fewer opportunities or minors and youngsters with little experience outside their own country.
Activity day	An activity day is a part of a youth activity that includes activities linked to reaching the project objectives, free time, social and cultural activities, based on a structured timetable.
Co-financing	The principle under which part of the costs of a project supported by the EU must be born by the beneficiary, or covered through external contributions other than the EU grant.
Digital Youth Work	Proactively using or addressing digital media and technology in youth work. Digital media and technology can be either a tool, an activity or a content in youth work. Digital youth work is not a youth work method, it can be included in any youth work setting and it has the same goals as youth work in general.
Distance band	Based on the distance expressed in km, the corresponding distance band must be chosen in the application and report forms. The distance band is calculated between participants location and the project venue. Distance calculator is available at https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/resources-and-tools/distance-calculator
Force majeure	An unforeseeable exceptional situation or event beyond the participant's control and not attributable to error or negligence on his/her part.
Green Travel	Green travel is defined as the travel that uses low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train or car-pooling. In order for an itinerary to be considered as been done on a green travel policy at least 50% of the itinerary length has to be done with low-emissions means of transport.
Group Leader	In youth mobility projects, a group leader is an adult of at least 18 years old who joins the young people participating in a Youth Exchange in order to ensure their effective learning (Youthpass), protection and safety.
Informal learning	Informal learning refers to the learning in daily life activities, in work, with peers, etc. It is mainly learning by doing, is not organized or structured in terms of objectives, time or learning support; and it may be unintentional from the learner's perspective. In the youth sector, informal learning can take place in youth initiatives, in peer group discussions, through voluntary activities and in a variety of other situations.
Key competences	The basic set of knowledge, skills and attitudes which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development, active citizenship, social inclusion and employment, as described in the Council Recommendation of 22 May 2018 on key competences for lifelong learning.
Learning mobility	Taking part in an activity consisting of a period of moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, possibly combined with a period of virtual participation, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning. It may take the form of traineeships, apprenticeships, youth exchanges, teaching or participation in a professional development activity, and may include preparatory activities, such as training in the host language, as well as sending, receiving and follow-up activities.
Learning outcomes	Statements of what a learner knows, understands and is able to do on completion of a learning process, which are defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence.
Non-formal learning	Non-formal learning refers to the learning which takes place outside the formal educational curriculum. It has a participative and learner-centred approach; it is carried out by learners on a voluntary basis and therefore is closely linked to young people's needs, aspirations and interests. By providing an additional source and new forms of learning, such activities are also important means to improve the attainment in formal education and training as well as to address young NEETs (i.e. young people not in employment, education or training) or young people with fewer opportunities and combat social exclusion.
Participants	Erasmus+ participants are those individuals who are fully involved in a project and who may receive part of the European Union grant intended to cover their costs of participation (notably travel and subsistence).
Participant with fewer opportunities	People with fewer opportunities means people who, for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, a migrant background, or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties or for any other reasons, including those that can give rise to discrimination under article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental rights of the European Union, face obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme.
Peer Learning	A reciprocal learning activity, which is mutually beneficial and involves the sharing of knowledge, ideas and experience between the participants. Peer learning practices enable them to interact with other participants, their peers, and participate in activities where they can learn from each other and meet educational, professional and/or personal development goals.
Preparatory visits	Preparatory visits aim to ensure high quality activities by facilitating and preparing administrative arrangements, building trust and understanding and setting-up a solid partnership between the organisations and people involved. In the case of Youth Exchanges activities with young people with fewer opportunities, the preparatory visit should enable them to ensure that the specific needs of the participants can be catered for. Preparatory Visits take place in the country of one of the receiving organisations before the start of the Youth Exchange activity.
Professional development	Process of enhancing the professional capabilities of participants (learners and staff) by developing competences and expertise and acquiring new skills, which are normally identified in a development needs analysis. Professional development encompasses all types of learning opportunities, ranging from structured training and seminars to informal learning opportunities.
Project	A coherent set of activities which are designed and organised in order to achieve defined objectives and results.
Smart Youth Work	The innovative development of youth work encompassing digital youth work practice, and including a research, quality and policy component. The European Quality in Youth Projects 2.0 (EQYP 2.0) Standard outlines the main guidelines on five pillars - project management, marketing, financial, non-formal learning, partnerships-, and three dimensions - green, social and digital.
Travel day	A travel day is a day in which participants are travelling from their location to the project venue, or the other way around.
Validation of non-formal and informal learning	A process of confirmation by an authorised body that an individual has acquired learning outcomes measured against a relevant standard and consists of the following four distinct phases: 1. Identification through dialogue of particular experiences of an individual; 2. Documentation to make visible the individual's experiences; 3. A formal assessment of these experiences; and 4. Certification of the results of the assessment which may lead to a partial or full qualification
Young people	In the context of the Erasmus+ Programme, individuals aged between 13 and 30.
Youth activity	An out-of-school activity (such as youth exchange, volunteering or youth training) carried out by a young person, either individually or in a group, in particular through youth organisations, and characterised by a non-formal learning approach.
Youth Exchange	Youth Exchanges are meetings of groups of young people from at least two different countries who gather for a short period to implement jointly a non-formal learning programme (a mix of workshops, exercises, debates, role-plays, simulations, outdoor activities, etc.) on a topic of their interest, seeking inspiration from the European Youth Goals. The learning period comprises preparation phase before as well as evaluation and follow-up after the exchange. The following activities are not eligible for grants under Youth Exchanges: academic study trips; exchange activities that aim to make financial profit; exchange activities that can be considered as tourism; festivals; holiday travel; performance tours, statutory meetings, training courses by adults for young people.
Youth worker	A professional or a volunteer involved in non-formal learning who supports young people in their personal socio-educational, and professional development. Taking into consideration the features above, participating in a programme developed by GEYC as a youth worker is possible if you meet the following criteria: You have worked with youth (14-35 years old) for at least 20 hours in the past 6 months leading activities linked to facilitating a learning process, guiding, mentoring, coaching, informing or supporting young people, online and/or offline, outside the formal education setting.
Youthpass	The European tool to improve the recognition of the learning outcomes of young people and youth workers from their participation in projects supported by the Erasmus+ Programme. Youthpass consists of: a) certificates that can be obtained by participants in several Actions of the Programme; and b) a defined process which supports young people, youth workers and youth organisations to reflect about the learning outcomes from an Erasmus+ project in the field of youth and non-formal learning. Youthpass is also part of a broader European Commission strategy which aims to enhance the recognition of non-formal and informal learning and of youth work in Europe and beyond.