1 PARTNERS: INFO PACK Youth social EntrepreneurS 2 ABOUT THE PROJECT " Youth social EntrepreneurS " (YES) is a T raining C ourse (TC) that will involve a mobility of 19 participants from 6 different countries (Italy, Greece, Poland, Bulgaria, Spain, Slovakia). Social Entrepreneurship, with its considerable potential, could be the backbone of an approach to support th e employability, participation and active citizenship of young people, founded on the transmission of transversal skills, spirit of initiative and attitude to entrepreneurship (creativity, innovation, risk - taking , ability to grasp opportunities and translate ideas into action) in the framework of Lifelong - Learning through Non - formal Education. The objectives of the project are: - Provide participants with a knowledge frame regarding social entrepreneurship; - Provide participants with concrete competences regarding social entrepreneurship such as: marketing, management, communication and networking. - Develop active participation through the creation of Non Formal Education tools based on social entrepreneurship. Youth social EntrepreneurS is also connected to two of the objectives set out in the European Strategy 2020 : - Occupation - Poverty and social exclusion 3 W HO C AN A PPLY ? In attendance at the TC will be 18 participants (13 youth workers’/youth leaders - 5 local administrators. Youth workers (and youth leaders) : In attendance will be 1 3 participants - 2 per partner country and 3 from the hosting organization the municipality of Uri Age: 18 - 35 (except for participation requirements linked to professional development reasons). Specific requirements: - be integrated into the structure of the sending organization; - experience of at least 2 years in working with young people through the methods of non - formal education; - be interested in the theme of social entrepreneurship and motivated to share knowledge and methodologies and disseminate them within their organization. Local administrators: In attendance will be 5 participants - 1 per partner country and 1 from the hosting organization the municipality of Uri). Age: 23 - 35 ( except for participation requirements linked to the promotion of youth integration and local development in the community). Specific requirements: - being local administrators in communities characterized by a high incidence of NEET among the youth population; - be interested in developing Social Entrepreneurship skills and motivated to disseminate them within their community. 4 ACTIVITIES 17 - 06 - 2021: Arrival and welcoming the participants 18 - 06 - 2021: Ice Breaking Games Presentation of the project, the host organisation and the participating organisations Team Building activities Presentation of the research on good practices of Social Entrepreneurship and education 19 - 06 - 2021: Erasmus+ Presentation Problem Tree Roundtable: The concepts of profit & social impact in the context of Social Entrepreneurship Presentation: Marketing & Communication in the context of Social Enterprise Along the Way (Jump Tool) Evaluation Group. formal/ non - formal in the field of Social Entrepreneurship in all partner countries Team - building activities Evaluation Group. 20 - 06 - 2021: Teamwork: Creation of non - formal education tools for the transference of skills in the social entrepreneurship sector targeting youth Teamwork: Elaboration of the Guide on Social Entrepreneurship Education 21 - 06 - 2021: Teamwork: Elaboration of the Guide on Social Entrepreneurship Education Study Visit Project Management session Evaluation Group Workshop: Business Opportunities (Jump Tool) Evaluation Group Intercultural Night. 22 - 06 - 2021: Networking: a Strategic Plan TC evaluation and debate Reflection, Conclusions and Official Closure (Youthpass) Evaluation Group 23 - 06 - 2021: Departures For more info, contact: info @ mineva g anti.or g 5 I NTERCULTURAL n ight In order for us to get know each other better and, most of all, to discover more about our different countries, we will set up an intercultural night to celebrate our diversity There you will share with the group interesting things about your country, please don’t forget to bring your flag and other things that may allow us to see, listen or taste your culture . We are talking about food, music, dancing, drinks, images, videos, maps, etc. that may allow us to find out more about your country. You can prepare the activity names, thematic parties in which you will present your country , including digital presentations such as video’s, slide shows, etc. ). Y OUTHPASS c ertificate Every participant will receive a Youthpass certificate at the end of the project. Youthpass is a tool to document and recognise learning outcomes from youth work activities. It is available for projects funded by Erasmus+ as a part of the European Commission’s strategy to foster the recognition of non - formal learning , putting policy into practice and practice into policy. 6 YOUR HOST M ine V aganti NGO (MVNGO) support s the Municipality of URI as host of the Training Course MVNGO is a non - profit organization from Sardinia, that promotes intercultural dialogue, social and green entrepreneurship, social inclusion through Sport, Formal and Non - Formal Education, including disadvantaged targets as migrants and people with disabilities ABOUT URI The Training Course will be held in the ‘ town’ of Uri, a Italian municipality of 3,040 inhabitants and famous for its production of artichokes in the province of Sassari. Uri is located between hills covered with vineyards and olive groves. The village is also located near the artificial lake Cuga. The village’s economy is based on farming, breeding and on craft. Uri is located approx. 20 km from Alghero ( and Airport); about 12 km northwest of Sassari and 170 k m. from Cagliari The p rovince of Sassari offers famous touristic spots like Alghero, Stintino, Capo Caccia and Castelsardo 7 ACCOMODATION Sleeping A ccommodation is included for the duration of the TC for international participants. It regards a “ home stay ” (with kitchen for breakfast). The rooms are double or triple rooms and will be shared with other between the participants (ladies with ladies / men with men) Eating All participants, enjoy Italian and Sardinian cuisine during and included in the mobility Depending on the activities some days a cold lunch is prepared in the activity room. L unch and dinners are served by nearby restaurants. Depending on the final arrangement - Italian b reakfast can be self - made at home or found at one the local bars. Specific preferences like vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, etc. can be arranged for the participants, during the registration process they can notify the hosting organization. V enue Training C ourse activities will tak e place at a dedicated community space in the town, presentations in the main aula of the Municipality of Uri 8 HOW TO REACH URI? Sard inia can be reached by air at 3 airports and by sea at 3 main ports , with a wide variety of connections in particular during the tourism season - you can opt from the one suit ing you best. From Sassari Bus station > by Bus to URI - approx. 25 km / 35 min. Take the bus to Nuoro . You can buy the tickets at the bus station Bus timetable: http://www.arstspa.info/707.pdf >> From Alghero Airport > by Bus to Sassari – approx. 30 km / 40 min. Frequently s erviced by the ARST company, the bus - stop is found going out of the airport at the right - side e xit. You can Buy t ickets at a machine close to the main entrance of the airport At the end of the bus ride, you arrive at the Sassari bus station Bus timetable: http://www.arstspa.info/760.pdf From Olbia Airport > by Bus + Train to Sassari - approx. 100 km / 2h T ake the city bus # .2 or 10 to the city center of Olbia where is the train station. The bus stops in front of the airport - going out of on the right side Train - t ickets you can buy online Train timetable: https://www.trenitalia.com/content/tcom/en.html Note f rom the Sassari train station to the b us station is approx. 15 min. walk / covered by city busses From Cagliari Airport > by Train to Sassari - approx. 275 km / 3h The train directly arrives at the airport – see time table link above Note from Cagliari a bus passes direct at URI for details see t imetab le : http://www.arstspa.info/9342.pdf << F rom the Italian mainland as well as south of France, Spain up to Tunisia - Ferries ar rive at the harbors if Porto Torres (well serviced by busses to Sassari) ; Olbia and Cagliari - check online for companies and timetables Your host will fix a pick up poin t , in case your time of arrival in Sardegna offers no possibilit y to arrive with public transport the same day / night at URI For travel inquiry , contact the hosting organization 9 T RAVEL C OSTS r eimbursement In ternational participants of this mobility will be reimbursed for their travel expenses up to a maximum travel budget The reimbursement for individual travel costs of this mobility is determined by the Italian National Agency grant for this project as well as the rules / and distance calculator of the Erasmus+ programme. The travel reimbursement maximum for participants coming from : BULGARIA ; SPAIN ; GREECE ; SLOVAKIA ; POLAND i s € 275, - In case participants exceed the budget of the traveling costs , it will be their responsibility to pay the surplus . If travel expenses are less than the granted travel budget, participants will be reimbursed for the factual amount spent. For more information on administrative, travel c osts and r eimbursements , kindly contact your s ending organization ! According to the guidelines of the Erasmus+ Programme, the hosting organization can only reimburse the travel cost, if the following points are fulfilled: Acceptable means of transportation for the mobility is public transportation , like plane, bus, train, metro or ferry - meaning NOT by taxi and NOT by car .! T ravel (arrival & departure) dates should be conform to the mobility programme dates. T ravel route has to be from the place of residence to the venue of the mobility and back. Tickets comply to reasonable and economic means of transportation (e.g. low - cost airl ines, 2nd class train / bus tickets – etc.) Participants have to conserve and send the hosting organization all documents to prove their travel both ways ! (e.g. Invoices / tickets for flight, bus, train, etc. + ORIGINAL boarding passes for flight .. etc. ). Tax/Vat and other kind of fee will not be reimbursed Travel insurance is participants responsibility In case of longer stays or indirect travel (holiday, travel, etc ) there is no chance of reimbursement! If compliant to the above your travel reimbursement will be made within 2 or 3 months after re - entry, by bank transfer to your (personal) bank account. * All receipts, tickets and boarding passes (for both ways) have to be conserved. After the mobility event you should scan & send to the hosting organization by email & all originals by post (invoice + ticket + boarding pass) without this documentation no reimbursement can be made 10 H EALTH I NSURANCE Health insurance is not provided . All participants are strongly advised to take private health or travel insurance individually. The European Health Card is accepted in every country of the European Union. If you don’t have it, you can get it easily . You should go to the office recharged with health affairs, and ask for your European Health Card. It's a little blue plastic card, and you can get it for free. It's valid in every EU country for 1 year. Or any other insurance is welcome. WHAT TO BRING 1) some yummy food from your countries (candies or salty items) to be shared with the rest of the group during the Intercultural night. Unfortunately, you won't be able to cook Therefore, please keep in mind to bring with you something already prepared; 2) a short description of the organization in English for the presentation to other participants and/or photos, brochures, newspapers or anything that can present activities of your organization; 3) medicine and health insurance (+optional travel insurance); 4) original e - tickets aid invoices, train tickets, boarding passes, bus tickets etc. which will be fundamental in case of reimbursement ; 5) your personal care products (shampoo, shower gel, hair dryer); 6) comfortable clothes and shoes adequate for the season of the year. C OMMUNICATION w ith p articipants There will be a dedicated WhatsApp group as well as a Facebook group chat for all participants – you can access some days before your arrival at the venue In th is chat participants can update the hosting organization about their flights, arrival time and the way they will come to the city. 11 G OOD TO K NOW In Italy the currency used is the Euro €. It is not convenient to go to currency exchange offices at airport s as in general exchange rates are higher. E xchange offices in the city, postal offices and banks in generally offer bet ter rates We recommend you to bring enough cash because credit cards are not always accepted, for instance in small establishments. In Italy we have two types of three - pin earthed rear entry plugs so d on’t forget to bring a universal adapter It is better not to drink water from the sink It is not usual to call a taxi by waving your hands in the street. You should call the dedicated number and ask for a taxi or go to the designated taxi stations recognizable by an orange sign. Usually shops close at lunch time (around 13:00/13:30) and reopen in the afternoon (between 16:00 and 17:00) and close around 20:00 or 20:30 . Some shops or supermarkets do not do the lunch break. The tip at the restaurant is not mandatory; it is at the discretion of the client, because the service is already included in the meals’ price. At the restaurant you will pay the coperto It is a cost you pay for the occupation of the table (setting of the table, use of the cutlery, bread, and cleaning of the table ). When you are at the restaurant, ask for the bill and they will bring it to your table. Lunch: approximately from 12:30 to 15:00 . Dinner: approximately from 19:30 to 22:30 . ·Breakfast: typical Italian breakfast is sweet, usually with milk and coffee and a croissant. Remember to bring all necessary documents ( ID card, passport, visa, etc ) with you. Weat h er in Sardinia Sardinia boasts a beautifully warm Mediterranean climate with long, hot summers and coastal temperatures. The island is renowned for its six - month summer' which means that the sea can be warm enough for swimming from May until October. Coldest months of the year are January and February, as temperatures can drop below 0º at night. Average t emperatures in Spring: 20º+ Summer: 30º+ Autumn: 18º+ Winter: 13º+ 12 ABOUT THE PARTNERS ABOUT THE ORGANISER OF "YES": The Municipality of Uri provides services to its inhabitants and works to improve synergies with citizens, necessary for the development of an integrated plan. In addition, the Municipality interacts with schools, businesses and nonprofit organizations, implementing training activities with the needs of the Local youth committee . An excellent investment is represented by the modern public library. The library has space for independent study or group work, access to PCs and free wifi. In recent years the Municipality has offered various opportunities for young people. United Society of Balkans is a non - profit non - governmental organization based in Thessaloniki (Greece) active in the field of youth activities, human rights and intercultural dialogue. Founded in 2008 by the union of a group of young people who wanted to address social issues which concern young people in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. 'USB' promotes the active participation of young people in the economic and political life of reality local, mobility, volunteering and human rights. Intercambia is a youth organization created by and for young people based in Malaga . The main activities based on intercultural learning, by using non - formal education and youth program actions in order to encourage the youth participation in the international contex t, abolishing the barriers between countries, reducing the racism and promoting the tolerance between different cultures Non - governmental organization Youthfully Yours SR's main focus lies on enhancement of active citizenship, social integration and intercultural dialogue. YYSR’s mission is to raise awareness among young people about available educational, working, and volunteering opportunities abroad. Specifically to empower them to apply for different educational programs, training courses, conferences, and internships. Bulgarian Sports Development Association was founded in 2010 and is a nonprofit public benefit organization devoted to the development of Bulgarian sport and improving sporting culture in Bulgaria. Youth of Europe is a young foundation working on youth engagement in the local and international level. This includes civic, social, and ecological actions. With a broad experience in design and implementation of EVS projects as well as other types of youth as well as other types of youth projects under the framework of Youth in Action and Erasmus + programmes CONTACT Phone: +39 079 601 0000 Mobile : +39 388 424 9924 Em ail: info@minevaganti.org Mine Vaganti NGO Via Fiore Bianco 13A , 07100 Sassari (Italy)