Building Bridges: Strengthening International Capacity, Developing Key Competences, and Promoting Inclusion Through Erasmus+ strengthened the international capacity of Association Aries through a ten-day Erasmus+ adult learning mobility in Greece. The project supported participants in developing digital, civic, intercultural and project-planning skills while exploring inclusion, EU values, sustainability and community participation. Learners also created their own project concepts and contributed to the organisation’s future Erasmus+ strategy.
Project Partners
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Association Aries (Bulgaria)
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Association Aries is a Bulgarian non-profit organisation working in adult education, inclusion, active citizenship and community development. It coordinated the project and supported participant selection, preparation, learning and follow-up.
Directorate of Secondary Education of Rodopi (Greece)
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The Directorate of Secondary Education of Rodopi hosted the mobility in Komotini and contributed its experience in education, inclusion and Erasmus+ cooperation. It supported the delivery of the learning programme, local activities and intercultural exchange.
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👩🏽🤝👨🏻14
Participants
📅10
Days of Training
📚48
Learning Activities
Project Objectives
The objectives were designed to address Association Aries’ limited experience in international cooperation while creating meaningful learning opportunities for participants, especially those with fewer opportunities. Together, they connect organisational development with inclusion, European values and the practical competences needed for active participation in community and professional life.
Strengthen International Capacity
Build Association Aries’ ability to manage Erasmus+ activities, cooperate with European partners and develop future transnational projects.
Promote Inclusion and EU Values
Increase participants’ understanding of inclusion, diversity, freedom of movement, active citizenship and the wider European dimension.
Develop Key Competences
Improve digital, intercultural, teamwork, communication and project-planning skills that support personal, social and professional development.
Project Topics
International Learning and European Cooperation
Participants strengthened their understanding of Erasmus+, international cooperation and the European dimension of adult learning through mobility, exchange and contact with the hosting organisation.
Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Participation
The project promoted equal access to learning for people of different ages, backgrounds and social situations, with particular attention to participants with fewer opportunities and accessibility needs.
Digital Upskilling and Innovation
Participants developed practical digital competences through the use of collaborative project-management tools and explored how technology can support communication, organisation and learning.
EU Values and Active Citizenship
Activities focused on democracy, solidarity, inclusion, freedom of movement, civic participation and the role of European values in personal, community and organisational development.
Project Development and Strategic Planning
Participants learned how to identify community needs, define objectives and target groups, design activities, assess impact and develop structured project concepts for future funding opportunities.
Intercultural Communication
The mobility supported language practice, teamwork and dialogue between people from different cultural backgrounds, helping participants build confidence and improve their ability to cooperate in an international environment.
Project Results
Explore the main outcomes of Building Bridges: Strengthening International Capacity, Developing Key Competences, and Promoting Inclusion Through Erasmus+. The report presents the learning programme, participant-developed project ideas, case studies, good practices, impact, dissemination and the contribution of learners to the future Erasmus+ strategy of Association Aries.
What Our Participants Say
★★★★★
“The Erasmus+ mobility in Komotini gave all of us valuable new knowledge and skills. Most importantly, it showed that people of different ages, backgrounds and social status can participate on equal terms, including disadvantaged participants like me. I would be very happy to see more people in disadvantaged situations included in future activities. Thank you!“
Milka G.
Participant
★★★★★
“Participating in the Erasmus+ training gave me valuable knowledge of European values through case studies, teamwork and tasks addressing social and cultural challenges. With support from the trainers and mentors, I overcame difficulties, made significant progress and laid a strong foundation for developing further professional skills.“
Niya T.
Participant
★★★★★
“Taking part in the project was an exceptional experience. Being part of an international learning environment gave me the opportunity to exchange ideas in a setting that encouraged cooperation and mutual learning. I left the project feeling inspired and eager to participate in similar initiatives again in the future. I am very grateful for the opportunity!”
Vladi M
Participant
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Building Bridges: Strengthening International Capacity, Developing Key Competences, and Promoting Inclusion Through Erasmus+
Project code: 2025-1-BG01-KA122-ADU-000323675
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.