BEYOND BORDERS, TOWARDS INCLUSION

<< Background >>The project “BEYOND BORDERS, TOWARDS INCLUSION” was born in the context of non-formal education for young people with developmental disabilities, responding to the need for improvement and updating of the skills of two organizations operating in this field, in the context of two small municipalities located in rural areas of two different countries (Italy and Latvia). << Objectives >>The project was aimed at improving the work of the two partner organizations, through international exchange activities that have a long-term impact, at a local and European level.<< Implementation >>During the project, 9 activities have been implemented:- 2 project meetings and study visits- 2 training courses for the youth workers of the partner organization, facilitated by an expert of the other organization.- 2 local workshops in each partner country for young people with developmental disability- 2 job shadowings (one in each partner country), involving a youth worker of each partner organization - Project management - Dissemination<< Results >>Thanks to the project activities, partner organizations have expanded their social impact, youth workers have gained new professional skills and young people with developmental disability have improved their autonomy and wellbeing.Two toolkits were produced, including activities and educational methodologies used during the training courses.