๐ช๐ฌ Erasmus+ E-Learning ๐ง Better Minds Egypt 2 โ Understanding Mental Health & Well-Being for Young People ๐ช๐ฌ
When did you last truly rest? When did you last say no to something that was draining you? The Better Minds Egypt 2 online training programme is a 4-day Erasmus+ e-learning activity focused on one of the most urgent topics in youth work today โ mental health and well-being for young people who travel, volunteer, or work across cultures. Through role plays, teamwork, games, and personal reflection, you will explore how to set boundaries, manage stress and overthinking, build daily routines, and reconnect with what actually matters to you. Completely free, fully online, and open to participants from almost every country in the world โ with only 15 spots available. Deadline: 22 April 2026. Note: a physical version of this training will also take place in Alexandria, Egypt at the same time โ mention your preference in the application form.
๐ Did You Know? Alexandria, Egypt โ where the physical version of this training takes place โ is one of the oldest cosmopolitan cities in the world, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. It was home to the ancient Library of Alexandria, once considered the greatest repository of knowledge in human history.
What Will You Learn?
๐ชTake a step back to honestly assess your situation โ understand who you are, what your values are, and what genuinely matters to you
โ๏ธLearn how to set priorities and create healthy personal and professional boundaries โ including the often-overlooked skill of saying no
๐๏ธDiscover how to build sustainable daily routines that integrate hobbies, work, relationships, and health in a balanced and realistic way
๐งExplore relaxation techniques and strategies for managing stress effectively in intercultural and high-pressure youth work environments
๐ง Understand how to manage overthinking โ one of the most common mental health challenges among young people and youth workers today
๐ฏIdentify what makes you genuinely happy, learn how to take meaningful action, and set goals that are aligned with your own values and sense of purpose
๐ก Did You Know? Erasmus+ e-learning activities are among the most globally inclusive opportunities in the programme โ this training is open to participants from over 150 countries worldwide, not just EU member states, making it one of the few truly global Erasmus+ formats available to young people and youth workers everywhere.
Format & Practical Information
๐ปFully online e-learning format โ join from anywhere in the world with no travel required
๐ญThe training is practical and interactive โ expect role plays, teamwork, small group activities, and personal reflection sessions rather than passive lectures
๐คAt the end of the programme, every participant will complete two short practice sessions to demonstrate and consolidate what they have learned
๐No participation fee โ the e-learning is completely free of charge for all selected participants
โฟThis activity is accessible to people with disabilities
๐๏ธA physical in-person version of this training will also take place in Alexandria, Egypt at the same time โ if you are interested in attending in person, indicate this clearly in your application form
Participant Profile
๐Open to participants from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, partner countries neighbouring the EU, and a vast list of countries worldwide โ check the full eligibility list on the SALTO page
๐ฃ๏ธYou are able to communicate in English โ the working language of the training
๐You are a young person, youth worker, trainer, youth leader, project manager, policymaker, volunteering mentor, youth coach, or youth researcher with an interest in mental health and intercultural well-being
โกOnly 15 spots are available โ apply early to secure your place before the deadline
Key Information
Eligible Countries
๐ Open to participants from all Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, partner countries neighbouring the EU, and an extensive list of countries worldwide โ including participants from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and beyond. See the full list on the SALTO training page.
Application Link
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