ParticipatiON in actiON: promoting inclusion in the Erasmus+ community
Main Info
TCA Description
This contact seminar (with the collaboration of the Erasmus+ National Agency of Poland) brings together Erasmus+ project coordinators to foster networks and develop future mobility projects for learners and staff. The key themes are Participation and Inclusion. This TCA supports the Erasmus+ horizontal priority “Participation in democratic life”. It aligns with the LTA PEACE+ (2025-2027) aimed to expand the achievements of the first LTA PEACE initiative, reinforcing European identity and civic engagement through an integrated network of Erasmus Alumni, Ambassadors, and Role Models.
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the relevance and strategic importance of democratic participation and inclusion as core European Union values, and promote their integration and awareness in response to the challenges of a rapidly changing global context.
- Strengthen networks and partnerships to foster future Erasmus+ mobility projects and democratic international cooperation.
- Enhance understanding of Participation in Democracy, Common European Values and Civic Engagement, and explore their practical implications in education and training contexts.
- Share best practices on integrating Participation and Inclusion into educative contexts, teaching programmes and professional development for teachers, identifying challenges and transferable knowledge.
- Promote international mobility as a strategic driver of Participation in Democracy through Erasmus+ projects, reinforcing institutional commitment and long-term impact.
The draft programme will be published soon. It is a three-day activity. The National Agency (ES01) would cover in terms of accommodation and meals:
- Accomodation: 23rd and 24th June 2026
- Lunch: 24th and 25th June 2026
- Dinner: 23rd June 2026
Partners and participants
Teachers, school leaders and Erasmus+ coordinators of all sectors (SCH, VET, HE, AE) and both, newcomers and experienced participants in the Programme
Pending booked places
Accepted places
TCA Participant Application
Long-term Activity Info
The new edition of LTA PEACE+ (2025-2027) aims to expand the achievements of the first LTA PEACE initiative, reinforcing European identity and civic engagement through an integrated network of Erasmus Alumni, Ambassadors, and Role Models. The key objectives include:
Strengthening cooperation between Erasmus+ National Agencies to broaden participation and outreach.
Enhancing communication and dissemination efforts to engage a larger number of stakeholders and citizens.
Providing structured training on EU values and European citizenship education.
Continuing research on civic engagement to better target messages and content.
Increasing synergies between different European programs to foster mobility and civic participation.
Expansion of Networks
The initiative seeks to:
Unify and expand networks of Erasmus+ Ambassadors, Alumni, and Role Models across multiple countries to foster a deeper sense of European belonging.
Strengthen partnerships with institutions at local, national, and international levels to promote civic engagement.
Develop a robust governance structure that ensures sustainability and impact measurement through national Observatories.
Institutional Collaboration and Measurement
Establish stable relationships with territorial institutions for sustained collaboration.
Implement tools to periodically assess improvements in civic engagement, internationalization, social inclusion, and digital transition.
Event Planning and Outreach
Define a recurring program of events at the national and international levels, here follow a draft calendar:
PEACE+ Kick-off Meeting (February 2025, Florence, Italy - INDIRE)
PEACE (April 9-11, 2025, Cluj-Napoca, Romania)
EU Values and Participation (October 2025, Riga, Latvia)
TCA for Kindergarten Teachers (October 2025, Tallinn, Estonia)
TBD Event (October 2025, Greece)
TBD Event (November 2025, Germany)
TBD Event (2026, Vienna, Austria)
TBD Event (2026, INAPP, Italy)
- Organize multi-country meetings where Alumni and Ambassadors collaborate in outreach activities with students and teachers.
- Enhance the impact of Erasmus+ initiatives through coordinated communication strategies.
Planned activities divided for Work Packages (WPs)
WP1 - Governance
Coordination and strategic oversight of PEACE+ activities.
Establishment of a Board of Directors and an Operational Board.
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding among National Agencies.
Monitoring progress and impact measurement through key performance indicators.
WP2 - Networks
Strengthening and expanding Alumni and Ambassador networks across Europe.
Formalizing agreements with established Erasmus+ networks (e.g., ESN, Erasmus Garage).
Developing IT tools for efficient network management.
Creating structured methodologies for selecting and engaging network members.
WP3 - Training
Developing training modules on European values, civic engagement, and political literacy.
Producing digital learning materials, including e-modules and interactive resources.
Facilitating knowledge exchange through structured online and in-person training events.
Creating an open-access training platform to support Erasmus+ beneficiaries and the general public.
WP4 - Communication
Designing and implementing a comprehensive communication plan.
Producing promotional materials, reports, videos, and case studies to highlight Erasmus+ impact.
Conducting targeted outreach campaigns at the national and European levels.
Engaging media and stakeholders in dialogue on civic participation and European citizenship.
WP5 - Research
Conducting studies on key themes such as political engagement, social inclusion, and EU citizenship.
Collaborating with academic institutions to develop research reports.
Integrating findings into policy recommendations and future Erasmus+ initiatives.
Organizing international conferences to disseminate research outcomes.
Strengthened and expanded networks of Erasmus+ Alumni, Ambassadors, and Role Models.
Increased public awareness and participation in European civic engagement initiatives.
Greater synergy between Erasmus+ programs and other EU-funded initiatives.
Enhanced training opportunities to promote EU values and citizenship education.
A data-driven approach to measuring the impact of Erasmus+ on civic engagement.