PBA Youth X Culture

About the Activity  

In 2026, we will host a Partner Building Activity (PBA) in Belgium focused on catalising between youth & culture. 

This event brings together: 

• cultural operators (organisations, artists, collectives, institutions)  
• youth organizations using arts and (sub)culture as a tool 

Our goal?

To create meaningful connections, spark new international collaborations, and guide participants towards cross sectoral collaboration within the Erasmus+ Programme and European Solidarity Corps (ESC). 

By fostering exchange and cooperation, we aim to strengthen the link between youth work and the cultural sector, building long-term impact through creative and inclusive international projects.  

Objectives  

• Bridging the gap and connecting culture and youth sectors by sharing good practices and resources, exchange experiences, and build contacts for future cooperation.  
• Introduce the Erasmus+ Programme and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) funding opportunities for international collaborations.  
• Highlight inspiring projects, local initiatives and inclusive practices within culture and youth work 
• Build strong, lasting partnerships that lead to international projects under Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) 
• Have fun 

What not to expect 

• Training on how to write a project 
• Deep dive in methodologies  
• Reading the program guides for you   

Profiles of participants 

• Cultural operators (organisations, artists, collectives, institutions) 
• Representatives of youth organizations using arts and (sub)culture as a tool 
• Project coordinators and decision-makers able to commit organisation to future cooperation and developing partnerships  
• Participants ready to actively participate, present your organisation, share best practices and tools to contribute to the programme.  
• Participants must be at least 18 years old and able to work in English. 

Timing  

PBA Event: 23–28/11/2026 (Leuven)  

Training practicalities  

• Monday 23th of November: travel day  
• Tuesday 24th of November: working day 
• Wednesday 25th of November: working day 
• Thursday 26th of November: working day 
• Friday 27th of November: working day 
• Saturday 28th of November: travel day (check with the hotel) 

Unless specified otherwise, the hosting NA or SALTO of this offer will organise the accommodation and covers the costs for accommodation and food.

Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU

This project is financed by the participating National Agencies (NAs) of the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme. The participation fee varies from country to country. Please contact your National Agency or SALTO Resource Centre (SALTO) to learn more about the participation fee for participants from your country.

Please contact your NA or SALTO in order to know whether they would support your travel costs. If yes, after being selected, get in touch with your NA or SALTO again to learn more about the overall procedure to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.