Partnership Building Experience in Castellón, Spain

🌍 Reflecting on an Amazing Partnership Building Experience in Spain!

📅 Dates: 23rd – 30th September 2024

📍 Location: Benicàssim, Castellón, Spain

  • We’re excited to share the incredible experience we had during the Partnership Building Activity for Beginners that took place in Benicàssim, Spain this past September. This unforgettable week brought together 25 youth workers and leaders from across Europe to explore new ways of collaborating and building a trusted network for future Erasmus+ projects.

🎯 What We Accomplished

  • Connected with inspiring youth organizations from 10 different countries.
  • Gained valuable knowledge and skills to start working with the Erasmus+ Youth program.
  • Learned about non-formal education methods that we can now apply in our own communities.
  • Built a strong network of like-minded individuals, ready to collaborate on future projects and initiatives for youth.
  • The focus was on empowering youth organizations to help them develop projects that make a real difference. The interactive sessions, workshops, and discussions truly opened our eyes to new possibilities.

🌊 Benicàssim: A Perfect Backdrop

The town of Benicàssim was the ideal setting for this experience. With its beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural history, it was the perfect environment for creativity and collaboration. We were lucky to stay at Albergue Juvenil Argentina, which gave us easy access to the town’s best sights and provided a great space for group activities and downtime.

 

Our evenings were spent exploring the town, enjoying the Mediterranean weather, and getting to know fellow participants—many of whom have now become trusted partners and friends. We even took some time to hike the Desert de les Palmes natural park and visit historic sites, adding a wonderful local touch to our experience.

 

👥 The Participants

We had the privilege of working with an incredible group of participants: youth workers, leaders, and staff members, all passionate about starting their own non-formal education projects or supporting their communities. The diversity of backgrounds and experiences enriched our discussions and helped us form strong partnerships for future collaboration.

🌍 Next Steps

Now that we’ve connected with so many wonderful organizations, the next step is to start planning future Erasmus+ projects together. The partnerships we formed during this activity have already sparked ideas for youth exchanges, training courses, and environmental initiatives that we can’t wait to bring to life.

We’re incredibly grateful to XERACION VALENCIA for hosting this amazing event, and we look forward to working with all the new partners we met in Benicàssim.

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