Shape it, move it, be it! EYW 2017 Spain-Portugal

It is a 3-day cross-border event between Spain and Portugal to celebrate the 8th edition of the European Youth Week 2017 Through: Thematic workshops, debates, creation of promotional material and other activities to share and celebrate, putting the spotlight on inspiring stories of the people and informing about the benefits of E+ - partly through the sharing of past experiences of ex-participants. Main aim: To celebrate the contribution young people make to Europe and to encourage young people to participate in Erasmus+. In this event we want to learn, share and celebrate. Specific objectives: - Analyze the positive impact of the Erasmus+ program through different levels such as: • Personal development • Inclusion and sustainable development • Improving employability • Active participation in society... - Explore the concept of European citizenship. - Promote different ways of participation, helping to shape the individual future and the future of Europe. - Reflect on European youth and their union from solidarity. - Demonstrate how individuals have used Erasmus+ to promote values such as solidarity, inclusion or active citizenship to make a real impact and change their communities and the lives of the people around them. - Inform young people of how they can take part and fully benefit from the diverse opportunities offered by Erasmus+ and how to boost the mobility of people with fewer opportunities. Methodology: During the course participants will first explore a set of key concepts, share and analyze best practices while doing a constant match between their own national/regional realities and trying to then identify common aspects between both countries. The methodology of the course is based on the principles of non-formal education. Learning from experience will be a fundamental pillar in the way the activity will be facilitated.