๐ Key Information
Activity โญ๏ธ Title
First Steps with Les Pas Sages
Activity ๐ถ Type | ๐ Dates | ๐Location
Training Course
4-8 August 2026 | France
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?
Through experiential and participatory approaches, the participants will learn from the values and methodologies of Les Pas Sages, moving through different key dimensions of community building.
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
Over five days, 30 participants come together to explore how resilient communities are built.
Through experiential and participatory approaches, the participants will learn from the values and methodologies of Les Pas Sages, moving through different key dimensions of community building.
By the end of the training, you will gain an understanding of the Les Pas Sages model and practical, transferable tools to bring back to your own organisations and collectives.
What we will explore:
- Long-term, self-sustaining cohousing: how cooperative housing projects can be designed to "buy themselves back," ensuring affordability across generations, intergenerational equity and reduced dependence on speculative markets.
- Democratic participation and collective governance: strengthen competencies in cooperative decision-making, shared governance and collective ownership models.
- Legal and financial foundations: discover accessible legal frameworks and non-speculative financial models that make community projects stable and replicable.
- Relationship ecology and community resilience: build the skills at the heart of any lasting collective: trust, communication and conflict prevention.
This training is for you if:
You are part of an existing or starting community
You are curious to discover new approaches to cooperative and resilient community building
You wish to learn practical tools of shared governance and colelctive decision-making
You wish to be part of a network for continued exchange and collaboration beyond the training
You commit to participate to the whole duration of the training
Accommodations will be shared with other participant.
The food served is local and vegan, with vegetarian options available.
Training overview
This Training Course is
for 30 participants
from Belgium - DE, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Slovak Republic
and recommended for
Youth workers
Working language(s):
English
Organiser:
Les Pas Sages (Youth NGO)
Les Pas-Sages Constellation is a collection of organizations in service of communal living. We accompany and connect people who wish to develop residential and community spaces that are cooperative, resilient, ecological, and joyful!
The key philosophy, called "Cooperity", balances individual autonomy with collective responsibility. Projects built on this model are designed to be affordable long-term, anti-speculative and ecologically responsible.
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:
Valeria
E-Mail:
Phone: +330621994457
๐ถ Costs
Participation fee
The participation is fully funded and no fee will be asked to the participants
Accommodation and food
Cost for food, accommodation and participation to the training is fully covered by the Erasmus+ programme
Travel reimbursement
France: โฌ56 (green travel only)
Belgium, Germany: โฌ417 (green travel only)
Italy, Slovakia, Netherlands: โฌ309
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): 30 June 2026
Date of selection: 4 July 2026
๐ Official Link
๏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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1๏ธโฃ Source of Information
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