What we do

“Uprooted – (Hi)Stories of Stolen Children in WWII and Beyond” is an engaging and immersive educational programme that delves into the harrowing history of children forcibly abducted from their families during times of conflict. The programme started with a strong focus on children who were stolen from German-occupied parts of countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic and Ukraine during World War II and taken back to Germany where they were subjected to forced “Germanisation”. Now Uprooted is broadening the scope of the programme to take a closer look at the fates of children in other conflicts and across different countries. 

We run training of the trainers programmes and Youth meetings across the EU and the project is managed by Kreisau-Initiative e. V., Germany. 

Świat Rozpędu, Poland -  joined the Uprooted project in 2024 as part of the delivery team and workshop providers. 

https://uprootedchildren.eu/en/

The "Hands up for Europeers" project was an Erasmus+ KA2 initiative designed to expand and strengthen the EuroPeers network in Slovakia. Running over 18 months, it brought together two main partners—Slovakia and Poland—to develop a solid framework and sustainable activities for the Slovak branch of EuroPeers. The project's goal was to create a vibrant, youth-driven network that would empower young people to become ambassadors of European mobility, promoting Erasmus+ and other international opportunities in their local communities.

Key activities included developing a tailored approach for the Slovak context, creating tools for outreach and engagement, and building the capacity of young people to lead events and share their experiences. Through workshops, training sessions, and collaborative planning, the project equipped participants with the skills needed to grow the network and ensure its long-term success in Slovakia. This initiative contributed to fostering greater youth engagement and enhancing cross-cultural exchange across Europe.

https://eurodesk.sk/europeers/

NGO 2.0: Empowering Youth Organizations Digitally

NGO 2.0 was created in response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to support youth organizations in adapting to a digital world. The project developed a comprehensive web platform for managing administrative tasks, networking, and fostering collaboration. It also introduced a Digital Youth Worker Virtual Training program, teaching youth workers to use digital tools, facilitate online processes, and create intercultural learning experiences. Additionally, the project offered virtual trainings on key transversal skills, including sustainability, intercultural learning, conflict management, and youth leadership. These trainings equip youth workers with essential skills for digital youth work. NGO 2.0 has strengthened the digital capabilities of youth organisations, enabling them to continue fostering development, learning, and collaboration in an increasingly digital landscape.

https://myngo.eu

Youth Connect for Ukraine is a British Council programme that aims to support young Ukrainians to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives now, wherever they are living. It aspires to support young people, including women, girls and those from disadvantaged groups affected by the war in Ukraine to have the skills and motivation to build connections in their local context and influence their own future and their communities.

We are designing training and activities to build leadership attributes that are needed in times of disruption and to support the social development of young people.

The programme’s ambition is to meet the needs of young leaders from Ukraine and Europe (aged 16–30) and equip them with the skills, resources and networks that they need to provide leadership in their current communities and in a reconstructed Ukraine as part of a European network.

https://www.britishcouncil.pl/en/programmes/education/youth-connect-for-ukraine

Time for Tea was an educational activity which uses tea to give young people a voice. It encourages global learning, creative thinking and social action. It is a 3-stage process which gets children and young people thinking about important issues and then communicating their ideas to people who make decisions. Time for Tea is simple, fun and open to everyone regardless of age, background or ability. There were projects active in over 30 countries.

The EU Erasmus+ Programme has supported the development of Time for Tea through two strategic partnership and capacity-building projects.

These projects have extended Time for Tea to schools and youth organisations not only in more European countries, but also in India, the Philippines and Thailand. We have produced and tested a range of promotional and supporting materials which will help teachers and youth workers to join the programme and then embed Time for Tea as a regular activity in their work.

 https://www.time4tea.info

YouthWork360 was an innovative strategic project designed to enhance the skills of youth workers by leveraging the power of Virtual Reality (VR) technology. The project focused on developing 15 cutting-edge educational tools aimed at improving youth workers’ ability to engage and educate young people in an immersive, interactive way. These tools were designed to help youth workers better understand and navigate the challenges faced by youth today, especially in relation to mobility and non-formal learning opportunities.

Through the use of VR, the project created dynamic video content that showcased various aspects of international youth mobility, allowing youth workers to explore these opportunities in a more engaging manner. Additionally, YouthWork360 promoted non-formal education methods and highlighted the potential of VR in creating experiential learning environments. The project successfully distributed these resources, aiming to equip youth workers with innovative tools that can enrich their work and inspire future generations.

https://europeantrainings.wixsite.com/youthwork360

Youth participation in politics and decision-making processes is a crucial aspect for the future of the European Union and several initiatives have been promoted to commit young people in view of the upcoming European elections. This project dealt with youth participation in politics, advocacy and European citizenship and it raised awareness in young people on EU policies and Institutions. “Youth for Europe” was a long-term project, funded by the EU Commission in the framework of the call European Youth Together (KA3 Erasmus+). Over 250 young participants from 6 countries
7 Youth Exchanges
1 big Exchange in Italy
36 proposals on EU policies
Meeting with MEPs in Brussels

Month of Online talks and Discussions with decision makers and Influential speakers.
Youth 4 Europe
«Young people as protagonists, not as the audience».
#Y4EU #Youth4Europe #Erasmusplus

The project gave young people the opportunity to write proposals on EU policies and to discuss them with MEPs. 

 https://youthforeurope.eu

aETS Project: Revolutionising Education Through Sport with Virtual Reality

The “aETS” project aimed to support adult educators by introducing new, innovative tools in the field of Education Through Sport. By integrating the latest Virtual Reality (VR) technology, the project provided an immersive learning experience that enhanced traditional educational methods. Over the course of two years, the project produced three key results:

1. Virtual Reality Manual on Education Through Sport – A comprehensive guide to using VR in adult education, focused on sport-based learning approaches.
2. aETS Toolbox Booklet – A practical resource featuring strategies and tools for incorporating sport into adult education programs.
3. Open Education Resource on Education Through Sport – An accessible online platform offering materials and resources for educators to implement sport-based learning in their own settings.

The project’s use of VR video content brought Education Through Sport to life, offering new ways to engage adult learners. For more information, visit:

https://aets.myerasmus.net

ScribersHive Europe: A Creative Exploration of Cultural and Social Issues

ScribersHive Europe was a unique initiative consisting of two separate 12-month projects that brought together participants from 15 European countries to explore cultural and social issues through creative media. In partnership with YOU Press, a London-based organization, the project took place in the UK, Poland, and Greece.

Participants received training in written journalism, graphic design/comic strips, filmmaking, and podcast production, allowing them to explore complex social topics and express their views through various forms of media. The project encouraged participants to add their own cultural perspectives to the work, creating a diverse range of pieces that reflected different European realities. By learning valuable skills in storytelling and digital media production, participants gained a deeper understanding of the power of creative expression as a tool for addressing global issues. ScribersHive Europe fostered intercultural dialogue and helped young people from across Europe develop skills to share their voices with the world.

https://scribershive.com/scribershive-europe/