How do you turn an idea into a European project? How can a mobility experience respond to young people’s needs? Through ErasMusT in Slovenia, we explored these questions through workshops, discussions and teamwork.
Marco, Tiziano, Lorenzo and Riccardo represented APS Polygonal. Hosted by the youth network Mreža MaMa, the training took place in Brežice and brought together people working with young people across different European contexts.
What Is ErasMusT?
ErasMusT is a youth worker mobility project that supports the exchange of skills and the development of international partnerships.
Youth workers help young people learn, participate in their communities and become active citizens. However, their role and professional recognition differ across countries.
Meeting other organisations therefore provides an opportunity to discover different approaches and reflect on everyday practice. As Italian participants, we explored how European opportunities could respond to the needs of our local communities.
ErasMusT in Slovenia: From Ideas to Projects
A central part of the training focused on the tools and opportunities available through Erasmus+.
During the workshops, we tackled practical questions: how to identify an objective, develop an idea and structure a meaningful mobility experience. We also discussed why partnerships matter and how to build cooperation around shared goals.
The approach was hands-on. We wrote together, compared proposals and tried practical tools for turning initial ideas into structured projects.
This helped connect project planning with the everyday work of youth organisations. The starting point is understanding the needs we want to address and the changes we hope to make possible for young people.
Building Networks Through Personal Connections
Alongside practical skills, ErasMusT created space for relationships.
Working together allowed us to discover different experiences and approaches to shared challenges. Informal conversations also helped build trust and explore opportunities for future cooperation.
Partnerships grow through time spent listening, asking questions and finding common interests. Getting to know the people behind an organisation is an important part of that process.
During our stay, we also explored Brežice and learned more about the community hosting us.
Bringing New Perspectives Back to Polygonal
We return from this experience with practical tools, new contacts and ideas to develop.
Our next step is to bring what we learned into our local activities and nurture the relationships built during the training. These connections could lead to future mobility opportunities and projects supporting youth participation.
We thank Mreža MaMa for their hospitality and everyone who shared this experience with us.
Interested in upcoming European opportunities? Follow APS Polygonal for updates or email info@polygonal.ngo.
