Rural Youth Empowerment: Unlocking Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps 2.0

Romania, Bucharest, November 25 - November 29, 2025
European level activity

After the first successful edition in Pärnu, Estonia, the Romanian National Agency will host the 2nd edition of the Rural Youth Empowerment: Unlocking Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps (ESC) seminar in November 2025. This event aims to provide comprehensive answers about Erasmus+ and ESC opportunities to all organizations working with or for young people in rural areas.

Aim of the Seminar

To foster collaboration and capacity building among LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs) and other rural development actors, empowering them to effectively engage rural youth in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes.

Objectives

Inspire and Motivate: Encourage newcomer participants to initiate actions for rural youth engagement and empowerment through Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps.
Identify Synergies: Explore connections between the LEADER approach and European programmes, highlighting opportunities for international collaboration.
Share Best Practices: Provide a platform to conceptualize, analyze, and exchange experiences and best practices in youth engagement.
Encourage Networking: Facilitate networking and the development of future project ideas within the framework of European programmes.

Who Can Apply?

We are looking for 30 participants from across Europe who:

Work at a LEADER Local Action Group (LAG) or are directly involved with the LEADER programme.
Are interested in organizing international projects for young people in their area.
Have a good command of English (the working language of the seminar).
Can participate in the entire seminar (25 November is the arrival day, 26, 27 and 28 November activities days, 29 November is the departure day) and attend one preparatory online meeting.

What to Expect

Interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Support in understanding and submitting Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps applications.
Space to develop new project ideas and partnerships.

More information about the event and the application process: http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14030