Dialogue interculturel en action is a small-scale partnership project between EIVA and Ankraj, two grassroots youth organizations working in different corners of the world, Romania and Guadeloupe. Though thousands of kilometers apart, both organizations share the same goals: empowering youth, strengthening inclusion, and building meaningful learning experiences through non-formal education.

This project brings together youth professionals from both organizations to co-learn, observe each other’s practices, and develop new tools and strategies for more inclusive and culturally grounded youth work.

• Strengthen the capacity of youth organizations to work across cultures.
• Promote intercultural learning through mobility and exchange.
• Support youth workers in working with disadvantaged communities.
• Foster sustainable partnerships and mutual project development.

Two mobilities, one in Romania, one in Guadeloupe, allowed each organization to host and share its methods. Youth workers had the chance to immerse themselves in the daily work of their partner organization, learning through observation, participation, and reflection.

Exchange sessions at KANA youth reception center
Workshops with local educators and cultural workers
Dialogue on social inclusion and youth integration pathways
A joint planning session for future cooperation

We’re currently working on:

The final toolkit to be shared freely
Webinars to deepen and expand the dialogue
A potential follow-up Erasmus+ project on youth inclusion and social innovation
This page will be regularly updated with:

• Project results
• Downloadable resources
• Partner content
• Youth worker testimonials

Speak Up Yourself was an Erasmus+ project aimed at improving the teaching skills of educators and enhancing communication for students with cognitive and non-verbalizing difficulties. The project focused on creating practical tools to support teachers and parents, thereby improving the integration opportunities for these students into social and professional life.​

Enhance Teaching Skills: Provide educators with effective strategies and resources to support students with special educational needs.​
Develop Supportive Tools: Create resources that facilitate better communication for non-verbalizing students.​
Promote Integration: Improve the social and professional integration prospects for students with communication challenges.​

Improved Educational Practices: Educators gained access to innovative tools and methodologies, enhancing their ability to support students with special educational needs.​
Enhanced Communication: The project’s tools enabled better interaction between educators, parents, and students, contributing to more effective learning experiences.​
Increased Integration Opportunities: By improving communication skills, students with non-verbalizing difficulties experienced greater inclusion in social and professional contexts.​

Speak Up Yourself concluded successfully, leaving a legacy of improved educational resources and enhanced communication strategies for students with special educational needs. The project’s outputs continue to serve as valuable tools for educators and parents alike.​

For more information and access to project materials, visit the official website: speakupyourself.altervista.org