Inclusion & Diversity
Support wider participation and opportunities for people with fewer opportunities.
EU PROGRAMME
Erasmus+
The European Union programme supporting education, training, youth and sport.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Opening opportunities across Europe.
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme supporting education, training, youth and sport in Europe.
The current programme period runs from 2021 to 2027, with an overall indicative budget of more than €26 billion.
2021–2027
Current programme period
€26bn+
Indicative programme budget
EU
Programme for education, training, youth & sport
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Learning happens beyond the classroom.
Youth Exchanges are a non-formal learning mobility format designed to engage and empower young people and support competence development.
During an exchange, groups of young people from different countries live and learn together for a short period. Typical activities include workshops, exercises, debates, role-play, outdoor activities, peer learning and intercultural exchange.
Youthpass is the European recognition tool associated with learning outcomes from Erasmus+ youth activities.
- Workshops
- Exercises
- Debates
- Role-play
- Outdoor activities
- Peer learning
- Intercultural exchange
PROGRAMME PRIORITIES
Four priorities shaping the programme.
Digital Transformation
Develop digital readiness, capacity and responsible use of technology.
Environment & Climate
Support greener practices, environmental awareness and sustainable mobility.
Democratic Participation
Strengthen civic participation, shared European values and engagement in democratic life.
ERASMUS+ & HIGHLIGHTS
From European funding to shared experience.
Highlights e.V. uses international youth-work formats such as youth exchanges and training activities that align with the opportunities Erasmus+ makes possible.
PROJECTS
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Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnership
Business Pride
A KA210 partnership creating practical resources, case studies, and mentoring tools to encourage business activity among LGBTQ+ communities.
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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Celebrating Differences
A youth exchange on diversity and inclusion in Gran Canaria, bringing young people together for intercultural dialogue, non-formal learning, and follow-up action in their home communities.
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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
From the Climate Anxiety to Climate Activism and Well-Being
A youth exchange in Málaga that helped young people understand climate anxiety, care for their wellbeing, and turn concern into creative environmental action with partners from Germany, Georgia, Poland, and Spain.
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Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnership
Empower Canvas
A KA210 partnership coordinated by ARTE M that developed art- and mindfulness-based tools to help youth workers support resilience among at-risk young people.
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Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnership
Empowering Women through Entrepreneurship
A KA210 partnership supporting girls and young women aged 16–30 to build entrepreneurial skills through training, toolkits, and cross-sector collaboration in Germany, Türkiye, and Serbia.
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Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnership
First Step is Half the Journey
A KA210 partnership coordinated by International Volda that used outdoor and adventure-based learning to support inclusion and mental well-being of young migrants and refugees.
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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Infodemic - Path to Wellness
A KA153 professional development project that equipped youth workers with digital skills, eWellness tools, and non-formal methods to help young people navigate online life with mental wellbeing in mind.
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Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnership
Invest in Youth: Financial Literacy Meets Civic Participation Through Interactive Play
A KA210 partnership coordinated by Highlights e.V. creating an interactive board game and youth-worker guide that connect financial literacy with civic participation.
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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Living with different (DIS)abilities: We are all equal
A youth exchange in Istanbul bringing together young people with and without disabilities for intercultural cooperation, shared learning, and work against stereotypes.
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Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership
Mental Health Literacy
A KA220 cooperation partnership developing mental health literacy training, surveys, and online resources for youth workers and young people across Germany, Bulgaria, Türkiye, and Serbia.
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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Multiculturalism: Accept it, Embrace it, Celebrate it!
A youth exchange in Istanbul exploring intercultural dialogue, tools to prevent conflict and youth radicalisation, and ways to foster tolerance across nine countries.
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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Path2Wellness: Enhancing physical and mental well-being through outdoor education activities and mindfulness practices
A youth exchange in Gunzenhausen that supported mental and physical well-being through outdoor education, mindfulness, and intercultural learning with partners from six European countries.
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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Reducing Green Footprint
A youth exchange in Alanya focused on CO₂ footprint awareness, recycling and upcycling, and greener everyday habits across eight European countries.
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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Time to Start
A youth exchange in Armenia exploring green entrepreneurship, sustainable business ideas, and intercultural teamwork with partners from six countries.
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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Unified Rhythm
A KA154 youth participation project coordinated by Highlights e.V. with Logos Polska, bringing young people together through local events and international mobilities in Munich and beyond.
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Unlocking Youth Potential
A nine-day youth exchange in İzmir on social entrepreneurship, community development, intercultural competencies, and problem-solving skills.
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Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership
WELLCORE Strategic Partnership on the topic of WELL-being, mental health, COnnection and REsilience
A KA220 cooperation partnership coordinated by SCIARA Progetti that equips youth workers with practical tools, training, and strategies for youth wellbeing, connection, and resilience.
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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Youth Goals Let's Score
A youth exchange focused on European Youth Goals, intercultural cooperation, and young people’s own interpretations and follow-up ideas.
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Continue with Erasmus+
Erasmus+ official websiteProgramme overview from the European Commission(opens in a new tab)OpportunitiesFind education, training, youth and sport opportunities(opens in a new tab)Programme GuideOfficial rules and guidance for the current programme(opens in a new tab)National AgenciesContact points in participating countries(opens in a new tab)Project ResultsSearch published Erasmus+ project results(opens in a new tab)
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