๐ Key Information
Activity โญ๏ธ Title
Solar Futures
Activity ๐ถ Type | ๐ Dates | ๐Location
Training Course
18-27 August 2026 | Casa Algaia, Zaragoza, Spain
๐ Erasmus+ explained โ the complete beginner's guide to Europe's largest youth programme.Millions of young people have taken part in Erasmus+ since its launch, but many still don't fully understand what the programme actually includes, who it's for, or how to get involved. This in-depth guide breaks down everything: the different types of mobility, funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, and what you can realistically expect from participating. If you've ever wondered whether Erasmus+ is right for you, this guide gives you all the answers in one place. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/15096/
โ๏ธWhat Is This Training About?
Join an immersive learning journey where permaculture, solarpunk imagination and community practice come together.
๐๏ธ How Erasmus+ youth projects create lasting change in local communities. The impact of Erasmus+ goes far beyond the individuals who participate. Local communities, host organisations, and even entire neighbourhoods are shaped by the projects that take place within them. This article explores the broader social impact of Erasmus+ youth exchanges โ from building intercultural understanding to empowering grassroots organisations โ and makes a compelling case for why these projects matter beyond the personal level. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/3595/
โน๏ธ Description About The Opportunity
Solar Futures is an 8-day training course from 18 to 27 August 2026 at Casa Algaia, a natural off-grid permaculture project in inland Spain. It is for youth workers, educators, activists and anyone who wants to create positive change in their community.
The course is built around a simple idea: for most of human history, people lived in harmony with nature. Today, as climate change grows bigger, those ways of living are becoming important again. The location is chosen carefully. Inland Spain in August is hot and dry, giving participants a real taste of conditions that much of Europe may face more often in the future. The course teaches people how to live well within these realities.
What you will learn:
The programme has three main areas. First, permaculture and working with the land: you will get your hands dirty with soil, plants and natural materials, learning practical ecological design and bioconstruction. Second, people and emotional resilience: the course makes space to talk honestly about the difficulty of living through an ecological crisis, and explores how groups communicate and make decisions together. Third, storytelling and imagination: through creative practice, movement and narrative, you will practise seeing the future as something hopeful and worth working toward.
Who is this for?
This course is for people concerned about the climate crisis who work with young people or communities and want to bring what they learn back to their own context. No previous experience is needed. You just need to be open, willing to do physical work, and ready to go phone-free for the week.
The group will be small and international. The accommodation is simple. The experience is designed to be meaningful and hands-on.
Please read the Infopack before applying!
Training overview
This Training Course is
for 15 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Plaza Emilio Alfaro Gracia, 8, 2ยบ A
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Organiser:
Boodaville (Youth NGO)
โ 10 practical tips to write a stronger Erasmus+ or ESC application and actually get selected. With growing competition for spots in Erasmus+ and ESC projects, a well-crafted application can genuinely make or break your chances. This guide shares 10 concrete, actionable tips based on what selection committees actually look for โ covering everything from how to frame your motivation to the common mistakes that get applications rejected. If you're serious about getting selected, take the time to read this before you hit submit. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/8396/
๐ฅ Contact
Contact for questions:
Carlos
E-Mail:
Phone: 0000000000
๐ถ Costs
Costs
Participation fee
none
Accommodation and food
Course, accommodation and food are covered by Erasmus+.
Travel reimbursement
Travel distanceReimbursement
10 โ 99 km 56 EUR
100 โ 499 km 285 EUR
500 โ 1,999 km 417 EUR
2,000 โ 2,999 km 535 EUR
๐ Certificate
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:
https://youthworkshub.org/15122
โ ๏ธ Important Dates
Application deadline (24h UTC): 4 July 2026
Date of selection: 10 July 2026
๐ Official Link
https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/solar-futures.14962/
๐๏ธ Documents
๏ปฟ๐ How every Erasmus+ group chat starts vs. how it ends โ a journey in messages. If you've ever been part of an Erasmus+ project group chat, you already know the energy: the awkward introductions, the overenthusiastic emojis, the plans that never happen, and the inside jokes that follow you for years. This article captures the evolution of every Erasmus+ group dynamic with humour and honesty โ and if you haven't experienced it yet, consider this your preview of what's coming. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/15112/
๐ The real story behind every Erasmus+ and ESC journey โ what happens before, during, and after.Every Erasmus+ and ESC project has an official timeline: application, preparation, mobility, evaluation. But the real story is much richer than that. This article takes you through what genuinely happens at each stage of a project's life โ the doubts, the breakthroughs, the unexpected friendships, and the quiet moments that change everything. A deeply human look at what these programmes mean beyond the paperwork. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/15180/
๐จ How to spot a real Erasmus+ or ESC project โ and protect yourself from fake offers. As the popularity of Erasmus+ and ESC grows, so does the number of fraudulent offers mimicking legitimate projects. Fake calls, scam organisations, and misleading listings can be difficult to identify โ especially for first-time applicants. This guide gives you the specific red flags to watch for, the verification steps you should always take, and the key differences between genuine EU-funded projects and imitations. Stay informed, stay safe. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/15135/
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