I, YOU, WE, THEY CAN

The CERV programme seeks to support and develop open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies based on the rule of law.

PROJECT’S START DATE: 01/03/2025
PROJECT’S END DATE: 31/05/2026

TOTAL BUDGET: 60.000,00 €

Description & Objectives

This project aims to foster the inclusion of young people with disabilities by promoting accessible education, employment, and social participation. Through collaboration between educators, social workers, and policymakers, the initiative seeks to create a more inclusive and supportive environment.

The main objectives are to:

Develop inclusive strategies to support young people with disabilities in their daily lives.
Provide training and resources for professionals working in education and social services.
Raise awareness on accessibility and inclusion at local and regional levels.

Target groups

This project focuses on two key groups:

Young people (13-25 years old) who will actively participate in events and initiatives.
Local authorities, educators, and youth workers who support and guide young people.

Needs

Youth: Greater focus on non-formal education, financial support, and spaces that encourage young people to stay in their communities.
Partner organizations: Strengthen international cooperation, share best practices, and promote civic awareness among young people

Mobility to Salamina (Greece)

The first of the activities planned under the CERV program took place on November 21-25th, 2022 in Salamina, Greece. It was attended by 6 participants from our town.

This first meeting aimed to be a first contact between a variety of European institutions from various countries and young people from each participating country.

During the stay, a series of activities and study visits were carried out, the main objective of which was to discuss topics that could be of interest to young people and the institutions of the European Union, such as international dialogue, the fight against climate change and gender issues.

This first activity is considered the first step in a series of activities that will be carried out during the duration and implementation of the project, and aims to produce a rapprochement between the public institutions of the European Union and the young Europeans that make it up.

Mobility to Starachowice (Poland)

The second part of these mobility activities took place from February 20th to February 24th, 2023 where 5 participants (3 IDEA employees as a public institution and 2 young volunteers from our community) travelled to Starachowice, Poland.

During this second mobility, the aim was again to initiate a debate and promote participation between different public bodies of the countries of the European Union and young citizens of each country. To this end, a series of informal activities were carried out, including field trips to public facilities located in the city, informal debates, and facilitators and activators hired by the organizers of this event in Poland to lead the debates and activities.

Mobility in Alzira (Spain)

The 3rd meeting was held on June 11-15th, 2023, in Alzira, Spain.

30 participants, which included youth workers and young people from participating countries, attended a variety of activities. These included an Oxford-style debate and EU knowledge test with students of IES Rei En Jaume secondary school, a visit to La Murta Natural Site, and a World Café Discussion. The themes of these activities were focused on the environment and the European Green Deal in particular, but also touched upon subjects such as European citizenship, health, cybersecurity and fake news.

Besides that, the participants attended a series of presentations delivered by youth workers in the Valencian Community & Ribera Alta regions. The representatives of participating countries also had a chance to introduce their institutions and share best practices, ideas and suggestions regarding the running of youth policies.

See the full video about the mobility in Alzira:

Mobility to Faenza (Italy)

The 4th part of mobility activities took place on October 23-27th, 2023, in Faenza, Italy. It was attended by 5 employees of IDEA.

This mobility was aimed at exploring the European Institutions, particularly European Parliament, and their roles in greater depth ahead of 2024 European Parliament elections.

Throughout the mobility participants were able to continue sharing and acquiring various perspectives on the challenges and issues faced by young people across the European Union. This was done through various workshops, simulations and engagement with the local youth of Faenza. Overall, the mobility was an opportunity for participants to improve their transversal competences, English level and soft skills.

Mobility to Rotterdam ( The Netherlands)

The 5th meeting took place from 11th to 15th of December, 2023 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Once again, 5 employees from IDEA participated in the event.

Activities organized during this meeting provided a space where attendees from different nationalities had the opportunity to contribute their views on the most concerning issues for youth, share perspectives, and learn from each other. Morevover, it was a connecting link that highlighted the importance of multiculturalism, language learning, and skills, not only on a professional, but also on a personal level. It provided a place to learn from a new approach, appreciating the country’s culture and traditions.

Listen to a segment of an interview

about the mobility in Rotterdam,

The Netherlands (in Spanish)

More about CERV

The CERV programme seeks to support and develop open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies based on the rule of law. That includes a vibrant and empowered civil society, encouraging people’s democratic, civic and social participation and cultivating the rich diversity of European society, based on our common values, history and memory.

The CERV programme has four pillars

Equality, Rights and Gender Equality – promoting rights, non-discrimination, equality (including gender equality), and advancing gender and non-discrimination mainstreaming
Citizens’ engagement and participation – promoting citizens engagement and participation in the democratic life of the Union, exchanges between citizens of different Member States, and raising awareness of the common European history
Daphne – fight violence, including gender-based violence and violence against children
Union values – protect and promote Union values

Civil society organisations active at local, regional, national and transnational level, as well as other stakeholders, can apply to receive CERV funding for initiatives aimed at citizens’ engagement, equality for all and the protection and promotion of rights and EU values.

The Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme was launched in 2021 and will run for seven years until 2027.