STAR: Story Tours Alternative Routes project brings together six youth organisations from Europe, the Balkans, and the MENA region (Spain, Italy, North Macedonia, Albania, Serbia and Jordan) in a 30-month project aimes at strengthening collaboration and boosting capacity in the youth field. Using educational walking tours as a key development tool. These tours enhance their understanding of various topics and concepts, fostering personal and professional growth.
In our rapidly evolving digital world, youth organisations must adopt innovative digital methods to increase participation and promote inclusion. Our project aims to equip young people with valuable tools for personal and professional development, improve communication skills and increase their sense of agency.
Many young people lack the opportunity to engage meaningfully with different cultures and environments. Research shows that walking tours can significantly enhance intercultural competence, physical and mental well-being, and leadership skills. Our project aims to bridge these gaps, promoting inclusion and providing equal opportunities for all youth.
This project aligns with the European Year of Youth 2022, offering innovative digital transitions and empowering youth to become active, engaged citizens. It also supports the European Year of Skills 2023-2024 by increasing digital skills among young people, preparing them for leadership roles, and enabling them to become change agents in their communities.
Objetives
- Strengthen partnerships from six countries and increase NGO capacity to deliver impactful youth programs through a digital, inclusive, and sustainable approach.
- Improve organisational and project management skills through hands-on involvement in project processes like planning, budgeting, and risk management.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and learning by sharing best practices and experiences among partner organisations.
- Conduct research on educational walking tours as a positive youth development tool and disseminate results to influence youth and education policy.
- Empower young people, especially those with fewer opportunities, by providing them with leadership roles in transformative projects.
Partnership
STAR – Story Tours Alternative Routes (2023-1-IT03-KA220-YOU-000161553) is a Cooperation Partnership in Youth co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, with the support of the Italian National Agency for Youth (Agenzia Italiana per la Gioventù).