January 2025 – December 2027
EYES WEBSITE
The EYES—Virtual Exchange is a three-year Erasmus+ initiative that promotes active citizenship, social inclusion, and sustainable development among young across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa through virtual discussions and capacity-building programmes.
Summary
Empowering Youth: Erasmus Plus Virtual Exchange for Active Citizenship and Social Inclusion (EYES) is a project that fosters social inclusion, active citizenship, and sustainable development among young people in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Through virtual exchanges and online training, it will equip youth and youth workers with essential skills to tackle global challenges such as unemployment, mental health, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Rooted in the Erasmus Plus values of mobility, cooperation, and innovation, the initiative connects 2,168 participants from Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, and Gabon over 36 months.
By promoting intercultural dialogue and collaboration, it will strengthen EU-Africa relations and empower young people as agents of change in their communities.
The project will consist of three main components: online mentor training, online-facilitated discussions between young people of youth organizations, and training for youth workers willing to develop virtual exchange projects.
OBJECTIVES
Promote Social Inclusion
Foster intercultural dialogue and understanding among young people from
Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. Provide opportunities for youth to engage with peers from diverse
backgrounds.
Enhance awareness of the social and solidarity economy.
Encourage Active Citizenship
Empower young people to become active members of their
communities.
Increase awareness and knowledge of civic engagement and Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs).
Motivate youth to contribute to societal change.
Support Sustainable Development
Raise awareness of SDGs among young people.
Encourage youth participation in achieving sustainability goals.
Promote responsible and informed decision-making for a better future.
Enhance Professional Development of Youth Workers
Build the capacity of youth workers to develop and implement virtual
exchange projects.
Equip youth workers with skills and knowledge to support young people
effectively.
Strengthen international cooperation and collaboration in youth work.
Foster International Cooperation and Exchange
Connect young people and youth workers from participating countries.
Encourage collaboration between European and African youth.
Strengthen EU-Africa relations through shared learning and exchange
programs.
Coordinator
ASOCIACION DE COOPERACION AL DESARROLLO ABARKA,Spain
Partners
Associazione Stella Marina APS – Italy
Entrepreneurship and Social Economy Group – Greece
Web and Development Foundation – Cameroon
ONG SIFOS – Gabon
International Talent Outreach – Nigeria
KARAMAN GENCLIK KULUBU DERNEGI – Turkey
AIESEC Alumni Ghana – Ghana
Outputs & Results
•A structured curriculum for mentors to facilitate virtual exchanges, with an emphasis on
civic engagement, mental health, and sustainable development.
• Monthly virtual exchange sessions in which young people discuss social and economic
challenges.
• Comprehensive materials and best practices for designing, implementing, and managing
impactful virtual exchanges.
• A digital hub that hosts session recordings, training materials, and discussion forums.
• Educational resources on subjects such as youth unemployment, social economy, and
migration, developed by partner organisations.
• Periodic assessments to refine approaches and ensure alignment with objectives.
• A collection of resources, insights, and best practices to disseminate project outcomes.
• Guidelines to assist partners and participants in sustaining virtual exchanges beyond the
project’s duration.
Empowering Youth,
Building a Better Future!
CONTACTS
- Marni 56, Athens (Greece) - 10434
- 10 - 18
- info@ekogreece.com
- +30 210 523 2044