
🏮🌍 Participants of the Roots & Routes project came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year through cultural exchange, shared traditions, and meaningful conversations. The event offered a unique opportunity to learn about one of the world’s most widely celebrated festivals while strengthening intercultural connections within the community.

🍕 Good food has a unique way of bringing people together. During the first Roots & Routes brunch, participants gathered in Leiden to share pizza, stories, and cultural experiences, taking the first steps towards building a stronger and more connected community.

Creating safe spaces for emotional growth starts with honest conversations 💙 The first O.L.M.E pilot in the Netherlands empowered young people to explore grief, healing, and emotional well-being through empathy, reflection and meaningful connection.

🌍🤝 A new journey begins! Roots & Routes has officially launched in Leiden, creating opportunities for young people from different backgrounds to connect, share cultures, and build meaningful friendships that go beyond borders.

The #FACT! Toolkit is now available! Developed through an Erasmus+ Training Course on media literacy and critical thinking, it offers practical activities and tools to help youth workers and educators combat fake news and promote responsible digital citizenship.

What happens when youth workers from across Europe unite to tackle misinformation? Discover how the Erasmus+ project “It’s a FACT!” empowered participants with media literacy skills, fact-checking tools, and innovative educational methods to combat fake news and strengthen democratic values in the digital age.

What happens when youth workers rethink the way we talk about climate change? 🌍 The ECHOES local workshop in Leiden brought together creativity, dialogue,and fresh ideas to inspire more meaningful climate education for young people.

From inspiration to opportunity! The Erasmus+ Dissemination Event in Leiden brought together young people to discover international projects, share experiences and explore the impact of youth mobility and non-formal education.