๐ Key Information
Activity โญ๏ธ Title
PBA Youth X Culture
Activity ๐ถ Type | ๐ Dates | ๐Location
Partnership-building Activity
23-28 November 2026 | Leuven, Belgium - FL
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?
Connect youth work & culture! This Leuven networking event helps cultural operators & youth groups build international partnerships funded by Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. Meet future partners & spark creative, inclusive projects.
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โน๏ธ Description About The Opportunity
About the Activity
In 2026, we will host a Partner Building Activity (PBA) in Belgium focused on catalising between youth & culture.
This event brings together:
- cultural operators (organisations, artists, collectives, institutions)
- youth organizations using arts and (sub)culture as a tool
Our goal?
To create meaningful connections, spark new international collaborations, and guide participants towards cross sectoral collaboration within the Erasmus+ Programme and European Solidarity Corps (ESC).
By fostering exchange and cooperation, we aim to strengthen the link between youth work and the cultural sector, building long-term impact through creative and inclusive international projects.
Objectives
- Bridging the gap and connecting culture and youth sectors by sharing good practices and resources, exchange experiences, and build contacts for future cooperation.
- Introduce the Erasmus+ Programme and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) funding opportunities for international collaborations.
- Highlight inspiring projects, local initiatives and inclusive practices within culture and youth work
- Build strong, lasting partnerships that lead to international projects under Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC)
- Have fun
What not to expect
- Training on how to write a project
- Deep dive in methodologies
- Reading the program guides for you
Profiles of participants
- Cultural operators (organisations, artists, collectives, institutions)
- Representatives of youth organizations using arts and (sub)culture as a tool
- Project coordinators and decision-makers able to commit organisation to future cooperation and developing partnerships
- Participants ready to actively participate, present your organisation, share best practices and tools to contribute to the programme.
- Participants must be at least 18 years old and able to work in English.
Timing
PBA Event: 23โ28/11/2026 (Leuven)
Training practicalities
- Monday 23th of November: travel day
- Tuesday 24th of November: working day
- Wednesday 25th of November: working day
- Thursday 26th of November: working day
- Friday 27th of November: working day
- Saturday 28th of November: travel day
Training overview
This Partnership-building Activity is
for 25 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Organiser:
JINT (National Agency BE FL) (National Agency)
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๐ฅ Contact
Contact for questions:
wietse van daele
E-Mail:
Phone: +32 2 209 07 48
๐ถ Costs
Participation fee
This project is financed by the participating National Agencies (NAs) of the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme. The participation fee varies from country to country. Please contact your National Agency or SALTO Resource Centre (SALTO) to learn more about the participation fee for participants from your country.
Accommodation and food
Unless specified otherwise, the hosting NA or SALTO of this offer will organise the accommodation and covers the costs for accommodation and food.
Travel reimbursement
Please contact your NA or SALTO in order to know whether they would support your travel costs. If yes, after being selected, get in touch with your NA or SALTO again to learn more about the overall procedure to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.
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): 15 August 2026
Date of selection: 9 September 2026
๐ Official Link
https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/pba-youth-x-culture.14904/
๐๏ธ Documents
Draft programme PBA Youth and Culture.docx.pdf
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โ ๏ธ Important Notice
1๏ธโฃ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the source.
2๏ธโฃ No Affiliation
YouthWorks Hub is not the organiser, partner, or representative of the projects listed. All applications must be submitted directly to the project coordinator or hosting organisation through the original link, email, etc.
3๏ธโฃ Content May Change
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy and details of the opportunity. Deadlines, eligible countries, activity dates, and other details may change, or the announcement may be withdrawn entirely, at any time after publication. Always check the original link before applying.
4๏ธโฃ Funding
All funding, travel reimbursements, and allowances are determined and provided by the project coordinator or National Agency. YouthWorks Hub is not responsible for any payments or financial matters.
5๏ธโฃ External Links
Listings may contain links to third-party websites, forms, or documents (e.g. the ESC Portal, infopacks, application forms). YouthWorks Hub is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or security of these external sources.
๐ก Final Note: All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.
