EchoSpaces Workshop Cycle I – Inclusion Lab will take place in Gozo, Malta on 10–12 November, with 9 and 13 November as travel days.
This three-day workshop will bring together 25 young people, youth workers and representatives of civil society organisations to explore social inclusion, intercultural dialogue and youth empowerment. Through interactive workshops, participatory discussions, creative activities and non-formal learning, participants will examine the barriers faced by young people with fewer opportunities, including NEETs, migrants and young people with disabilities. They will exchange good practices and work together to co-design Inclusion Action Plans and community-based initiatives that promote participation, accessibility and equal opportunities.
The workshop forms part of MV International’s Erasmus+ Structural Grant, supporting youth empowerment and stronger youth civil society across Europe through learning, mobility and collaboration opportunities that encourage inclusion, diversity and active citizenship.
For more details about the programme, participant profile, accommodation and travel arrangements, please refer to the event infopack.
| INFOPACK | LINK |
| Location and venue | Għarb, Gozo, Malta. Venue: Il-Kunvent Hall, Għarb Square, Għarb, Gozo. |
| Activity dates | 10–12 November – three days of workshop sessions. |
| Travel days | 9 November and 13 November. |
| Hosts | MV International and the Social Innovation and Cohesion Institute (Fifty-Fifty). |
| Participants | 25 young people, youth workers and representatives of civil society organisations from 5 different countries. |
| Age range | 18–30, with 30+ permitted for youth leaders. |
| Participant profile | Young people interested in civic engagement and policymaking; young leaders and activists; youth workers and professionals in the field; and public officials and policymakers involved in multi-level dialogue. |
| Working language | English. Participants should be able to communicate in English. |
| Main themes | Social inclusion and diversity in youth work; barriers to youth participation for NEETs, migrants and young people with disabilities; accessibility and equal participation; intercultural dialogue; inclusive youth spaces; active citizenship and social cohesion. |
| Main activities | Thematic sessions, a World Café on inclusion in practice, international Inclusion Lab working groups and a Co-Creation Lab. Participants will design and present Inclusion Action Plans and practical community actions for their organisations and local communities. |
| Accommodation | Accommodation at Villagg tal-Fanal, Gozo, in double or triple rooms, respecting gender balance. Participants from different countries may share rooms, depending on availability. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on project days. |
| Travel reimbursement | Participants book and pay for their own return travel to Malta. Eligible expenses are reimbursed up to €309 per participant, subject to successful completion of the activity and submission of all original travel documents. |
| Booking and reimbursement conditions | Do not purchase tickets before the organising team confirms the travel plan. Keep original receipts, invoices, e-tickets and boarding passes. Reimbursement takes place after the event, once documents have been received and checked. |
| Costs not covered | Travel must be economy class. First-class or higher-class flight tickets, taxis and travel agency fees are not reimbursable. Participants may arrive one day earlier or leave one day later but cover their own accommodation costs for the extra nights. |
| Getting there | Nearest airport: Malta International Airport (MLA). Take a public bus to Valletta Ferry Terminal (approx. 20–30 minutes), then the Gozo Highspeed Ferry to Mġarr Harbour, Gozo (approx. 45 minutes). From Mġarr, take a bus to Victoria (Rabat) and change to a local bus towards Għasri. Villagg tal-Fanal is a short walk from the nearest stop. Journeys can be planned with the Tallinja app. |
| Selection priorities | Gender balance, diversity, inclusion and participation by people with fewer opportunities. When applications are evaluated equally, applicants who have never participated in an Erasmus project receive priority. |
| Participant expectations | Willingness to share knowledge and experience and act as multipliers in their communities. Full participation is expected, except in cases of illness. Participants should check their travel documents for entry into Malta and are encouraged to promote the project and share its results. |
| Contact | Katerina Solomonidou – katerina@fifty-fifty.gr Marina Lytra – marina@fifty-fifty.gr MV International – secretary@mvinternational.info |