Create an international youth programme for your city or region
International exchanges and projects can transform the education and employment prospects of young people, particularly those from more disadvantaged backgrounds or isolated communities. The UK’s withdrawal from the Erasmus Plus and European Solidarity Corps programmes has reduced access to these opportunities.
Public authorities and other bodies looking for new, cost-effective ways to fund and organise international exchanges will benefit from CILL’s extensive experience in this field. We advise on all aspects of programme development, enabling evidence-based policy decisions to be made.
Our service includes:
Analysis
• Needs, interests and priorities of local organisations and target groups
• Level of previous experience of international projects
• Staff training and development needs relating to international work
• Capacity issues
• Age and profile of probable beneficiaries
• Recruitment, motivation and commitment of young people
Research
• Possible destinations and partners
• Potential of current town twinning links
• Bilateral and multilateral exchange options
• Costs
• Sources of co-financing
Proposals
• Vision and branding
• Types of activities to consider
• Inward vs. outward exchanges; reciprocity
• Criteria for funding
• Outcomes and outputs
• Accreditation and recognition
• Scalability
We also provide a range of practical support, training and capacity-building services for organisations which work with young people.
