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Natasha- based in a deprived area and project is focused on the difficulties faced in the area and improving the lives of the community. Supporting people rather than providing for them in order to make a positive difference.

Danielle- they have brunch with young people and adults. previously funded by the European social fund, what they already have in place meets the themes of the ESC therefore it would make sense to take advantage and expand on their current project.

Natasha- create a baby bank focused on helping parents with the basic things babies would need such as bottles and nappies. It focuses on solidarity and helping others. They are receiving a lot of donations. )Akil who is Natasha's son is an active EuroPeer).

Danielle-  work with socially isolated people. helps people create friends and create more green spaces which helps boost confidence and improve mental well being. They are able to improve their own skills.

Jorobo- 50% British young people have reported they have been victims of bullying. the numbers show the impact bullying has on a person's life and education

Jack- idea for project comes from the area where he lives and the lives of young people. Create an area to connect opportunities to young people. Help with employment, involvement in Erasmus+ projects.

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Part 2 - QUALITY - feedback from group 1

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Natasha- has people help with the writing phase and used the council to help make the application stronger. Will start writing application as soon as possible.

Jack- challenge is getting the balance between the passion of the young person and the 'professionality ' needed when writing the bid.

Jorobo- people with experience in various areas which gives them the chance to bring something new to the team. Learn more about bullying so that we know how to create a project which involves working with bullies. Practicalities might be the most difficult, make sure everyone has a say and we work as a team (project management).

Jack- people in the team taking ownership of different tasks. Deliver an accredited course, something he experienced on a previous project. Developing skills and receiving accreditation. Working as a team but taking ownership of their own tasks.

Natasha- skills audit, questionnaire about the skills young people are seeking and they already have. Balanced and no one is dominating. Having a coach as they will help guide other people.

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Natasha- positive impact for young people and organisation. raise awareness and visibility

Jorobo- have an amazing impact on a person. when you are bullied you think you are alone and can have an impact on Mental Health. Provide them with a safe place and you are worth it. Turning the negative into a positive. Work with schools and it is really important to receive feedback. Feedback would be a good way to measure impact. Use social media and internet to raise awareness, partnering with other organisations that are happy sharing our work. Partnership work with Minds charity in Manchester.

Natasha- for evaluation we can use google forms. Can use Zoom and interactive features on social media. Number of likes and comments (analytics).

Danielle- it is difficult to think of the impact when I don't have a set idea at the moment. The project I have been working on it has helped me see how I can measure impact. Case studies are really helpful as it allows participants to put a voice to their experience and has a positive impact. See physical improvements when working on green spaces. Word of mouth is the best way to advertise although you can use social media as well. Working in partnership with organisations that can sign post people to our projects.

Jack- connecting young people with opportunities, grow their skills and confidence. Encourage them to get more involved in the community and be proud of where they come from. Measuring can use feedback forms, use case studies. Connect people.

Social media very powerful way get share impact of the project

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(presented by Desiree)

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Organisation: Momentum World
Email: paul@momentumworld.org
Tel: 07990 578684

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Email: bob@littlebricks.org
Tel: 07862720685

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European Solidarity Corps - UK Programme Manager.
Please feel free to email me with any of your queries, large or small and I will do my best to help. You can find me at the ESC helpline - eusolidaritycorps@ecorys.com

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NET activities Project Manager at the UK National Agency. Feel free to drop me an email at erasmusplustca@ecorys.com for information on TCA or NET activities!

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Task - see below
Desiree- proud of the project she will be participating in, she is learning how to paint and is proud of it.

Danielle- from northwest and she is proud of being an Eco therapist and helping people. She mentioned that she is not good at talking or recognizing her achievements.

Jorobo- Manchester and created a foundation that focuses on supporting young people that have suffered from bullying. They have been affected by the covid pandemic and she wants to apply for ESC as it will help her/them reach more people.

Natasha- she runs an organisation focusing on entrepreneurship and is currently working on a ESC project (their first project) with a French organisation.

Jack- from the North and is proud of an award that he received for his work on Mental Health. Likes urban exploring, investigating mines and caves. Is an active Europe

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If you are unsure about the programme jargon or terminology, why not check out Annex II (Glossary of Terms) on pages 92-94 of the European Solidarity Corps 2020 Programme Guide - https://www.eusolidaritycorps.org.uk/media/87/download

To help you in the planning stages of your Solidarity Project, we would also encourage you to check out our webpage dedicated to project support- https://www.eusolidaritycorps.org.uk/run-your-own-project
Here, you will find the Solidarity Projects Planner which has been designed for informal groups to get their project ideas on paper.

Last but not least, we highly encourage you to make the most of our audio-visual resources. Please find a link to our YouTube channel which contains webinars and tutorials on how to plan and create your Solidarity Project - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSLDAfaYE30

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1) Make sure the whole team is singing from the same hymn sheet
2) Be very clear on what you are trying to achieve and the activities that will allow you to do this
3) Make sure you are clear about the relevance of your project, the quality of it and the impact it will have on the community and your team
4) Be transparent about how the budget is being managed and how so good systems in place to avoid group getting into arguments.
5) Use the work book as a tool to start organising your project
6) Plan your activities well and have a plan B incase situations change.

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"Everyone deserves the opportunity to spend time in another country as part of their education. It is in our national interest that young people should see and understand the wider world, so they become future leaders, citizens, employees and entrepreneurs who can contribute to the prosperity, security and reputation of the UK".

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Europeers UK | Network of young people who have been involved in international programmes

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"Everyone deserves the opportunity to spend time in another country as part of their education. It is in our national interest that young people should see and understand the wider world, so they become future leaders, citizens, employees and entrepreneurs who can contribute to the prosperity, security and reputation of the UK".

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Powerpoint

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FAQ's and all info re: SP's

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Explore Solidarity projects - Unit guidebook

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THANK YOU EVERYONE YOU HAVE BEEN AWESOME TODAY!

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THANK YOU EVERYONE YOU HAVE BEEN AWESOME TODAY!

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Sailing the Mayflower to Equality and Justice was a 12 month Solidarity Project that took place in East London during 2019/2020.
The primary aim of the project was to address the issues surrounding the integration of asylum seekers within the local community.

Location: The project was implemented in Rotherhithe, East London where there is a growing disparity of wealth. Rotherhithe is a community experiencing a deep division. The project aimed to encourage local residents to see integration, multiculturalism and ethnic diversity as a positive thing for the community.

Project: increase awareness around the issue of migration and asylum seekers. Delivered workshops where children from the community came together.  The most important part was to prepare ourselves and assign roles and responsibilities to everyone. Talk about your goals and aspirations from the project. Create a visual identity, a story behind the project and logo in order to ensure longevity. Worked in partnership with other organisations.

Awareness: created an online competition. online exhibitions. Continued the project as they received local funding. Activities that focused on language and identity. Art workshops   with non-recyclable materials.

End: created 20 workshops
online competition
display the work the children created
created an e-magazine

Learned: there is a lot of promotion involved
Create social media pages
Talk to community
Talk to friends and family and ask for help and word of mouth
Flyers and create videos
Be annoying and promote what you are doing
Know how to evaluate the impact of your project
Try to get feedback from the participants and other volunteers
Let the project be led by the users and be open to make changes

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https://padlet.com/paul171/a2ztddee2bywx7wq

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https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MPH8HQY

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European Solidarity Corps Programme Guide

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European Solidarity Corps Programme Guide

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https://ec.europa.eu/youth/sites/youth/files/european-solidarity-corps-guide_2020_en.pdf

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www.menti.com.  pass: 28 91 24 2

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83966683044?pwd=R1FYMHFoR3dDS2hZeE4zL1pNVEYzUT09

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Bid writing: you can discuss it with someone that has more experience. Authenticity is one of the most important aspect rather than using the jargon or meeting the same standards an organisation would meet. Assessors are aware that you are a young person and therefore do not have experience in bid writing.

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Advice: assign roles and define responsibilities at the start. Have things in writing.
Have a plan B

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A coach is a resource person who could have youth work experience to accompany groups of young people and support their participation. The coach will remain outside the Solidarity Project, therefore he/she will not be a member of the group. The coach may support the group of young people in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of their project and can play different roles based on the needs of the group.

The coach can facilitate and foster the quality of the learning process and assist in identifying and documenting learning outcomes at the end of the project. The group of young people can use the support of one or several coaches depending on their needs.

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If unsure about the rules on coaches speak to NA before applying

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What does a solidarity project look like?

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Need inspiration? Take a look at the following example of a Youth Initiatives project from the predecessor programme 'Youth in Action', which had similar elements to Solidarity Projects (such as the help of a coach and the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities).

Spotlight on: Aunty Social - Blackpool, UK

In her hometown of Blackpool, Catherine Mugonyi wanted to help the young people in her local community.

With the help of six friends, she set up Aunty Social, a pop-up cultural club that gave young people the opportunity to engage in a range of activities and workshops. From knitting clubs and craft sessions to film screenings and DJ events, Aunty Social has provided a safe space for the young population on the Fylde Coast.

"For me, the best aspect of Aunty Social is that we are offering young people a different kind of experience of the city", said Catherine in this case study (99 KB) published at the time, "We are inspiring them to unlock their creative side, develop their skills, whilst having fun, bringing different sections of the community together."

Fast forward five years and what started out as a simple idea has now transformed into something much bigger. Today, Aunty Social is a thriving community project which has reached over 600 young people on the Fylde Coast and is continuing to grow year on year!

It sounds great, but where do I begin?

If you have an idea for a project and would like to submit an application for funding, make sure that your Solidarity Project, meets the following criteria:

Find a group of at least five young people in your local area who are aged between 18 and 30 years.

Ensure that each person is registered on the European Solidarity Corps Portal.

Develop a project that will last between two and 12 months and is located in the UK.

Complete a project application form and submit it before one of the deadlines.

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What does a Solidarity Project look like?

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Need inspiration? Take a look at the following example of a Youth Initiatives project from the predecessor programme 'Youth in Action', which had similar elements to Solidarity Projects (such as the help of a coach and the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities).

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Does the relevance have to be linked to local issues or European issues?

Answer - Solidarity Projects need to be localised projects that aim to help the community in which the group reside. A specific societal issue should be identified by the group and activities should be developed to tackle this issue. Nonetheless, it is indeed possible to select a societal issue that is prevalent in both the local community and wider European society. This could include more universal topics such as racial or gender inequality, climate change, poverty or the refugee crisis.

The jargon used on the application could be scary for young people as they have never created a bid.

Answer - The UK NA recognises  that some of the ESC terminology can be overwhelming for newcomers to the programme. Please note, however that Solidarity Projects have been designed with young people in mind. As a result, it is not expected that application proposals will be to same standard as those from more experienced organisations. The UK NA encourage you to be authentic with your grant proposal. Try not to get too caught up with jargon and complex terminology as this could detract from the overall clarity and quality of your application. To learn more about the application process, please find the following useful link - https://www.eusolidaritycorps.org.uk/media/123/download

Young people might need a coach to help them write the project and/ or have sessions to help them write bids.

Answer - Solidarity Projects must be initiated, developed and implemented by young people themselves. This is a mandatory programme requirement. Organisations can assist young people in the administrative act of submitting the application form on the group's behalf but they should not physically write the proposal for the group. Concerning, the involvement of a coach, it is not advised that these individuals assist in the writing of the grant proposal. In line with Programme Rules,  the coach may support the group of young people in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of their project and can play different roles based on the needs of the group. This really depends on the specificities of your Solidarity Project.

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Unsure about the topic you've chosen to cover in your Solidarity Project? We've got your back: young people can opt for the guidance of a coach while running their own projects.

If you are aged 18-30 and planning to apply for Solidarity Projects funding in the next deadline on 1 October, your group are not expected to have extensive knowledge on the field or issue to be tackled by your project. The most important aspects in your application are the ideas and your group's drive for positive action and change in your local community.

However, we know it can be intimidating addressing real problems without much experience. The coach is meant to empower young people by offering field-specific knowledge and a tailored support that the group finds the most useful.

Keep reading to find out more about the role and see some real examples of coaches in UK-based Solidarity Projects:

The coach's role

The coach should be selected by the youth group depending on the addressed subjects in the project or areas where project support is needed. The support of a coach varies from field specific knowledge, such as professional support in child protection, refugee action or environmental science, to broader assistance and guidance like planning of project implementation and overseeing project budget.

You can have multiple coaches with expertise in different areas if required, but a coach cannot be a member of the group. The coach can, therefore, be over 30 years old. The contributed costs for one or multiple coaches are provided for a maximum of 12 days per project.

Real examples

Action for Local Youth Voice Empowerment UK (ALYVE UK) is a Scottish charity and a Solidarity Project. It aims to advocate for and support local youth forums across the UK by assessing current practices, developing recommendations for local authorities, and providing small grants to support the development of such groups within local communities.

Huw Sherrard, chair of ALYVE UK, shared with us how the group of young people work with coaches as part of their Solidarity Project:

"ALYVE UK has been supported by two coaches, who each worked with us for a day. Rather than providing overall guidance for our time as a Solidarity Project, they both contributed their expertise in relation to having conducted similar research in the same field previously (i.e., local authorities' youth participatory practices in Scotland)."

"This was incredibly helpful, allowing us to spot potential issues ahead of time and improve our plans for implementing our activities!", Huw added.

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Working with a coach in a Solidarity Project

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If you are aged 18-30 and planning to apply for Solidarity Projects funding in the next deadline on 1 October, your group are not expected to have extensive knowledge on the field or issue to be tackled by your project.

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Europeers - find a local Europeer near you: https://www.europeers.uk/

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Europeers - find a local Europeer near you: https://www.europeers.uk/

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This is a vibrant network of young people from all across the UK, there may be members who might be interest in joining your team and supporting you. You might be able to disseminate news about your project in their monthly newsletter.

Contact olga@momentumworld.org for more information

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Co-ordinator: olga@momentumworld.org

Website: www.europeers.uk

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