Inclusive Communities
Empowering Youth, Building Sustainable Futures, and Connecting Local Communities across Europe
Erasmus+ youth partnership
Co-Creating Communities Where Every Voice Matters
Welcome to Inclusive Communities, an Erasmus+ international initiative designed to give young change-makers the tools, skills, and platform needed to build fairer, greener, and more connected local communities.
Are you ready to take active leadership in shaping your community’s future? Inclusive Communities is a 12-month European collaborative initiative uniting young visionaries from Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria. Through interactive workshops, mini-community simulations, and digital storytelling, we empower youth to drive real social inclusion and environmental sustainability.
Programme:
Erasmus+ KA2 Small-scale Partnerships in Youth
Project Reference:
2025-2-IT03-KA210-YOU-000385270 / KA210-YOU-1215F546
Project Timeline:
August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
Total EU Funding Grant:
€30,000
Participating Countries:
Italy (Lead), Greece, Bulgaria
About the project
Core Mission & Objectives
Local communities face complex challenges: social isolation, youth unemployment, environmental changes, and civic disengagement. Inclusive Communities bridges the gap between young people and local development by offering practical, non-formal learning experiences.
Empower Youth
Equip young people, especially those with fewer opportunities (NEETs, migrants, rural youth), with soft skills, leadership capabilities, and critical thinking.
Drive Social Inclusion
Foster intercultural dialogue, anti-discrimination practices, and mutual understanding across European borders.
Promote Environmental Responsibility
Integrate circular economy concepts, green practices, and local ecological initiatives into youth-led solutions.
Build Replicable Digital Tools
Co-design open-access toolkits, manuals, and interactive multimedia content for youth workers and organizations worldwide.
Who Is This For?
Young People (Aged 18–30)
Key Benefits & Opportunities
Hands-on workshop experience, international networking, peer-to-peer mentoring, soft skill development, and Youthpass recognition.
Youth Workers & Educators
Key Benefits & Opportunities
Access to innovative non-formal learning methodologies, open-access digital toolkits, and cross-border collaboration.
Local Communities & NGOs
Key Benefits & Opportunities
Fresh youth-led civic solutions, stronger local cohesion, and enhanced public engagement.
Interactive International Workshops
Three hands-on, 2-day international pilot workshops will take place across Europe to test, co-create, and implement youth-led community models:
17-19 November 2026
1. Italy Workshop
Civic Engagement & Co-Creation
Focus: Participatory decision-making, social inclusion, and civic action.
Lead Organisation: Observo APS
January 2027 – March 2027
2. Greece Workshop
Democratic Values & Social Cohesion
Focus: Human rights, anti-discrimination, democratic participation, and peer leadership.
Lead Organisation: DEMOTRUST Α.Μ.Κ.Ε.
April 2027 – June 2027
3. Bulgaria Workshop
Storytelling & Digital Innovation
Focus: Digital storytelling, marketing for social impact, roleplay, and community mini-simulations.
Lead Organisation: Marketing Juju
Real Impact: Vibrant, Lasting & Action-Oriented
We believe in tangible results that inspire real movement! Here is how Inclusive Communities sparks change:
Youth Ambassadors Directly Trained
Young leaders selected across 3 countries gain fully funded international learning experiences.
Co-Created Community Solutions
Real-world pilot initiatives covering urban improvements, green pop-up actions, and cultural integration events.
Open-Access Digital Toolkit
Practical guides, interactive video tutorials, and multimedia resources freely available for educators and NGOs.
Local Stakeholders Engaged
Final local dissemination events hosted in Rome, Thessaloniki, and Sofia to showcase youth projects.
Recognized Skill Growth
Official Youthpass Certification for all youth participants to boost their career and personal trajectories.
Consortium Partners
Rome, Italy – Project Coordinator
Observo APS
NGO dedicated to social cohesion, non-formal education, and active citizenship.
Sofia, Bulgaria – Partner
Marketing Juju
Creative agency and social business specializing in digital storytelling, branding, and social impact communication.
Thessaloniki, Greece – Partner
DEMOTRUST Α.Μ.Κ.Ε.
Youth-led organization fighting corruption and discrimination while fostering democratic engagement.
Funded by
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Want to get involved?
Get in touch to find out how young people, youth workers and organisations can take part.
