Mastering the Impact of Erasmus+ and ESC Projects: From Vision to Implementation

Are you working on projects with young people funded by the European solidarity corps and/or the Erasmus+ programme and looking for ways to better showcase the changes they generate? Then this training is designed for you !

Youth-led projects often emerge from an idea, a need, or even a sense of dissatisfaction. They take shape, evolve, and eventually conclude. But what do these projects truly achieve? Who are they targeting? Who gets to see them, and what kinds of change do they inspire? These are the questions we invite you to explore together during this activity 

Objectives

This 3-day in-person training (spread over 5 days including travel) aims to develop a comprehensive understanding and demystify the notion of impact in the development of Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps projects.

More specifically:

Equip project leaders to better grasp the notion of impact and anticipate desired changes

Better understand the need for effective dissemination of project results

Better identify program expectations regarding impact and dissemination, thereby improving the quality of applications and final reports on these aspects

Participant Profile

This training is intended for:

• Representatives of an organisation or an informal group of young people that has developed at least one Key Action 1 project under the Erasmus+/Youth programme (Youth exchanges, Youth worker mobility, Youth participation activities) or 1 solidarity project within the European Solidarity Corps AND/OR;
• Representatives of an organisation holding a valid Quality Label (lead role) under the European Solidarity Corps and having completed at least one ESC volunteering project (coordinator, tutor, project manager, etc.) 
• You are aged of min. 18 years old
• You have a good command of English

Facilitation Team

This training will be facilitated by Audrey PERRON (France) and Gisèle EVRARD (Belgium).

Important Information Regarding the Selection Procedure

This activity is also open to Partner countries not associated with the programme 

Please note that two application deadlines have been set for this call.

APPLICATIONS FROM PARTNER COUNTRIES:

The deadline for submitting applications is January 11, 2026. No applications will be accepted after this date.

The selection results will be announced on 16 January, 2026.

APPLICATIONS FROM PROGRAMME COUNTRIES:

The deadline for submitting applications is February 06, 2026.

The selection results will be announced on February 18, 2026.

Programme and Practical Information

You will find the programme of the activity in the annex below. Please note that, if your application is selected, you will be asked to complete a small preparatory task.

Selected participants are expected to arrive at the activity venue on March 30, 2026 before dinner time (19h00 (CET)), and departure is scheduled for April 3, 2026 after breakfast.

The hosting NA of this offer will organise the accommodation and covers the costs for accommodation and food during the duration of the activity, from Monday 30/03/2026 (dinner) until Friday 03/04/2026 (breakfast).

Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU

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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.