Project partners
The “Inclusive Pathways to Peace” project brings together dedicated organizations from Croatia, Cyprus, Serbia and Spain. These partners work in different ways to promote dialogue, equity, and lasting peace. By sharing their skills, resources, and cultural perspectives, they show how collaboration and inclusivity can overcome division. Together, they prove that peace begins when everyone’s voice is heard.
Association Studio B
The Association for the promotion of active participation “Studio B” is a non-governmental and non- profit organization based in a rural community. The association was founded with the aim of achieving balanced development of the local community as well as the development of civil society.
The association strives to promote and improve the rights of young people as well as increase the quality of activities for young people by increasing their level of information.
Main goals:
1. Promoting the interests and activities of young people, – promoting active participation of young people, – promoting tolerance and non-violence, – promoting cultural and artistic content, – encouraging creativity of children and youth, – spreading volunteerism and solidarity among children and youth, – encouraging communication among young people;
2. Promoting awareness of the development of civil society, – promoting human rights and gender equality, – promoting awareness of the development of the information society;
3. Promoting sustainable development, – raising environmental awareness, – encouraging the rational use of nature and its goods;
4. Promoting active citizen participation;
5. Promoting the values of the European Union. The scope of activities of the Association in accordance with the objectives are: – Democratic political culture – Human rights – Education, science and research – Social activities – Sustainable development.
Our target group is: children, youth and women from rural areas. The mission is to support young people from the region, especially women, to develop non-formal education, creativity, democracy, human rights and the development of tolerance and solidarity among young people. An important priority of the association is the inclusion of every individual, including young people with fewer opportunities, especially those with geographical obstacles.
Our Association is a legal entity since January 2017, and so far, we have implemented numerous local and international projects and initiatives, as follows: In the field of Erasmus+ program our organization has been a partner in several projects with following topics: gender equality, Internet addiction among youth, bullying and hate speech, mental health, youth participation. We have also implemented regional project aimed at youth under the title “Youth can do differently” with the topic of violence prevention, conflict resolution and peace building.
Association Light
Association Light, established in 2001, is a dynamic youth organization deeply committed to fostering the well-being, empowerment, and professional development of young people. The organization specializes in youth work, actively engages with the Erasmus+ program, holds accreditation in the Erasmus+ youth sector, operates as a contact point for the European Solidarity Corps for Serbia, and serves as a Eurodesk contact in Serbia.
Core Activities:
Youth work and empowerment: Implements community-wide initiatives for the holistic development of young individuals. Organizes youth empowerment mapping projects, responsive youth programs, and innovative youth-led initiatives. Professional development: Provides continuous professional development opportunities for staff in line with needs of young people. Participation in Erasmus+ program: Holds the distinction of being the first accredited organization in the Erasmus+ program in the youth sector in Serbia (since 2023). Actively participates in Erasmus+ projects focused on youth development, fostering international collaboration and exchange. Acknowledged as a reliable partner in the Erasmus+ program (KA1, KA2 and KA3). European Solidarity Corps (ESC): Accredited for hosting and sending volunteers under the ESC since 2015. Currently operates as a contact point for the European Solidarity Corps in Serbia, facilitating volunteer engagement and promoting solidarity initiatives. Eurodesk contact in Serbia: Recognized as a Eurodesk contact, providing valuable information and resources to young people in Serbia seeking opportunities for mobility, learning, and active participation. Education2Employment program: Involved in the E2E program since June 2022, establishing a Job Info Centre for career guidance and counseling, and work-based learning.
Our vision is to create a community where all youth, regardless of their background, can reach their full potential and actively contribute to shaping a better society locally, nationally, and internationally. We organize different activities with an objective to ensure a culture, vision and system that supports young people to exercise power by being skilled, critically aware and active in changing community. In our work with young people we express care, provide support, share power, expand possibilities and challenge growth. Team from the association is dedicated to explore, adapt, test and improve methods and programs in which young people increase their competences, sense of initiative, entrepreneurship and participation in social and political life. All activities are built entirely on non-formal and informal methods.
We are currently implementing several projects within the E+ scope, and in one of them we are working on the development of Escape rooms as educational tool. In addition to this we have a wide partner and collaborative network where we can share our results. Furthermore, we have experience in game design, project writing and management, nonformal education methodology design, training and so on.
YEU Cyprus
YEU Cyprus (Youth for Exchange and Understanding) is a non-profit, independent youth NGO based in Nicosia, that works closely with young people aiming to empower them in realizing the societies they want to be living in. YEU Cyprus came together as an informal group in 1995, and was officially registered as an independent nonprofit, non-governmental organization/association in 2004.
YEU Cyprus firmly believes in the concept of closer cooperation and better understanding among the global youth community.
YEU Cyprus is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and implementing impactful youth oriented projects, at a local and transnational level, specializing in a range of activities, including organizing and facilitating workshops, conducting training courses, and orchestrating dynamic youth exchanges, and conferences. To do so YEU Cyprus promotes the fostering of close cooperation and better understanding among young people of the world through the exchange of information, experiences and ideas. It strives to encourage young people to become active members of our society on a local, national and European level.
It is one of the biggest youth organizations in Cyprus numbering more than 500 members and considered to be one of the most active organizations of the island realizing several activities both on international and local level, mainly based on non-formal education. YEU Cyprus is a full member of the Cyprus Youth Council and the Youth Council of the Municipality of Nicosia. It is also a member of the YEU International platform which is under the European Youth Forum umbrella and the Anna Lindh Foundation.
The mission of YEU Cyprus is to provide young people with the opportunity to become social actors on a local and global level through a participatory and inclusive course of action. It focuses on establishing synergies to further raise awareness on important societal issues, advocate for youth rights through a bottom-up approach and offer educational opportunities through non formal education and experiential learning. Its vision is to empower and engage young people to create the change they want to see in our societies and the world.
In the past five years YEU Cyprus has focused on projects that deal with active citizenship, remembrance, volunteerism, intercultural education, cultural heritage, human rights education, mental health education, sustainability and peace building through the use of non-formal methods and then implementation of a variety of local and International projects.
Erasmiau Youth Association
ERASMIAU was born from the hand of three people who, united by sharing interest about traveling and getting to know other cultures, decided to join their paths in a common project. This idea got materialized with the creation of ERASMIAU, a youth association whose main objective is to offer youth the access towards interculturality and the experience of discovering the world. Mainly, ERASMIAU seeks to connect the concept of culture, adventurous spirit and curiosity with the features of the new generations.
The ERASMIAU association lands in Puente Genil (Córdoba) and does so in tune with Association Mesa Local de la Juventud (active since 2007). In fact, two of the members of the ERASMIAU team are active collaborators, partners and part of the Board of Directors of said association since October 2021. Having acted as facilitators and coordinators in that association has given our team the possibility of being in contact with youth work.
Among the work carried out with youth in collaboration with Mesa Local, we must highlight the production and implementation of Summer Youth 2022. A local project aimed for young people between 14-30 years old that began in December 2021 and ended in August 2022. The ERASMIAU team has been in direct collaboration during both phases, facilitating the meetings and coordinating the different tasks to be carried out by the young people. The project has managed to reach more than 300 young people who have enjoyed a total of five leisure-related activities and six training workshops. The most attractive aspect of this project has been being able to offer young people the opportunity to express their tastes and preferences when launching proposals. The democratic process and the non-formal education methodology are essential characteristics for the proper functioning of this project. The presence of our team throughout this process has allowed us to learn and receive positive feedback that has motivated us to continue discovering and advancing within the area of youth work.
Want to join our network?
One of the goals of our project is to create a long-lasting network of individuals, organizations and institutions that will stay dedicated to promoting peace and democratic values through youth work and other approaches; especially by using our outputs, such as PAR methodology in research and educational escape rooms. We invite you to become a vital part of our growing community.
