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This cross-sectoral TCA is part of the LTA Peace+ organised and run by the IT02. The TCA focuses on exploring how Erasmus+ can be a powerful tool to promote democratic engagement and active citizenship across different educational sectors. It addresses key themes such as civic participation, social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and European values. The seminar aims to bring together participants from diverse educational and training backgrounds to collectively reflect on how we can empower individuals and communities to become active agents of change in democratic life. 

The overall goal is to inspire and support participants in designing impactful Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 projects that promote inclusion, democratic values, and participatory practices. The event will explore practical tools, innovative approaches and inclusive methodologies that can help remove barriers to participation and strengthen civic engagement. By encouraging collaboration among stakeholders from various sectors, the TCA aims to foster a deeper understanding of how Erasmus+ can contribute to building resilient, democratic, and inclusive societies. Participants will also work on identifying challenges related to exclusion and underrepresentation and will be supported to find creative and practical ways to address these through cross-sectoral cooperation.

By the end of the activity, participants are expected to have increased their capacity to develop and implement inclusive Erasmus+ projects that support active citizenship and democratic participation. They will leave with concrete tools, methods, and inspiration to enhance civic learning and social responsibility in their work. The event will also serve as a space for exchanging good practices and discussing real-life examples of how inclusion and democratic engagement can be supported through Erasmus+ initiatives.

Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to establish new cross-sectoral partnerships, generate initial project ideas and explore the potential for future KA1 and KA2 projects. The TCA aims to boost the motivation and competence of educators, trainers, and project coordinators to address topics such as intercultural understanding, community resilience, and participatory learning. In doing so, it will contribute to strengthening the European dimension of education and training and supporting meaningful inclusion and participation across all levels of society.

This activity is open to participants from all Erasmus+ sectors. It is particularly relevant for those involved in the preparation or implementation of KA1 and KA2 projects. It also welcomes institutional representatives and practitioners with experience or strong interest in themes related to inclusion, civic engagement, and democratic participation.

Newcomers and less experienced beneficiaries, as well as experienced beneficiaries in the implementation of Erasmus+ projects are welcome.

The TCA is intended for those who wish to explore cross-sectoral cooperation and develop new Erasmus+ initiatives that foster active citizenship and empower underrepresented groups. Ideally, participants should have a role in project planning or implementation within their organisation, and a willingness to collaborate, share practices and develop concrete follow-up activities in the field of democratic participation and inclusion.