About the Project "Discover Youth Work in South - Estonia"

Youth in Action 3.1.2 study visit "Discover Youth Work in South-Estonia!" bring together 27 youth workers from 8 countries. There will be four programme countries: Estonia, Poland, Italy and Portugal and 4 South-East Europe countries: Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania. Project will last for 8 days: 19.01-28.01.2014 and takes place in Valga and Põlva county in South-Estonia.

The objectives of the study visit are:

• To understand the youth work reality in South-Estonia.
• To explore the use of formal and non-formal education in South-Estonia. 
• Exchange experiences and good practices between youth workers from rural areas .
• Creating opportunities for international partnerships for youth, youth workers and youth organizations in particular in rural areas of South Estonia.
• Create partnerships and new links between South-East Europe and European Union countries with focus on international youth exchanges and EVS projects. 
• Promote use of non-formal education opportunities in rural areas.
• Develop new projects in framework of Youth in Action programme.

The activities will include visits to different youth organizations, schools, local governments, youth centers in Valga and Põlva county, but also workshops and other events. All methods will be non-formal, such as work in groups, role-plays, study visits, open space etc. Study visit will be facilitated by international team of trainers and supported by organizing team from Estonia.

Project was funded by European Comission Youth in Action programme!