Scalable wellbeing training programme
The partnership aims to produce a training programme and Youth Work Ecosystem Strategy that organisations can continue using.
Ongoing · December 2025 – May 2027
WELLCORE Strategic Partnership on the topic of WELL-being, mental health, COnnection and REsilience
About this exchange
WELLCORE — Strategic Partnership on the topic of WELL-being, mental health, COnnection and REsilience — is an Erasmus+ KA220 cooperation partnership running from December 2025 to May 2027. SCIARA Progetti (Italy) coordinates the project; Highlights e.V. participates as a partner alongside DEFOIN (Spain) and Impact Drive (Bulgaria).
The partnership aims to strengthen youth wellbeing across Europe by equipping youth workers and organisations with practical tools, training, and strategies. Planned work includes a WELLCORE training manual, an international Training of Trainers, local trainings and youth engagement, research and strategy development, and a European Youth Wellbeing Festival in Italy.
OBJECTIVES
What we want to achieve
- Create a shared understanding of wellbeing in youth work across partner countries
- Equip youth workers and organisations with practical tools to support wellbeing daily
- Train youth workers through an international learning journey so they can act as multipliers
- Engage young people locally in safe spaces to explore wellbeing together
- Strengthen collaboration for a more connected youth-work ecosystem
ACTIVITIES
What we'll do
WELLCORE training manual
Partners co-create a manual gathering methods, tools, and experiences for wellbeing-focused youth work.
International Training of Trainers
Youth workers meet for transnational learning focused on wellbeing, connection, and resilience.
Local trainings and youth engagement
Partners deliver local trainings and create spaces where young people can explore wellbeing together.
Research and strategy work
Focus groups, research, and stakeholder conversations inform a shared strategy for wellbeing in youth work.
European Youth Wellbeing Festival
A European festival in Italy and local events in each country share results and connect communities.
Youth workers, trainers, and young people engaged through international training, local workshops, research, and community wellbeing events across the partner countries.
KEY RESULTS
What we aim to achieve
Local youth engagement
National workshops are designed to engage at least 15 young people per country.
Awareness and connection
Campaigns and community initiatives aim to raise awareness around youth wellbeing across Europe.
Delivered with
- SCIARA Progetti — Italy
- DEFOIN — Spain
- Impact Drive — Bulgaria
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