Dissemination (Italy)

"How did I end up in Romania for 10 days… in the winter? 🙅🏾‍♀️❄️

I joined “NextGen: YouthPreneurs”, a project funded by Erasmus+, organized by @initiative.sociale 🇷🇴 and supported by @scambieuropei 🇮🇹.

Over 10 days in Vatra Dornei, we explored what it means to think like an entrepreneur—visiting local businesses, learning to pitch ideas, and connecting with young people from across Europe.

My favorite part? Visiting local entrepreneurs, hearing about their missions, their challenges, and seeing how they turn ideas into reality. It was a great reminder that behind every business is a story of passion and perseverance. 🛠️✨

From snowstorms to business plans, tasting local delicacies to brainstorming, this exchange was a mix of challenges, growth, cultural exchange and unforgettable moments. 🌍

🚀 If you’re under 30 and haven’t joined an Erasmus+ project yet, you’re missing out. These programs are free, enriching, and life-changing.

Would you try it?" - Fatima

"I took a Meet video call with people that didn’t know about Erasmus+. Since this was my first Youth Exchange, I decided to just describe what I did in 10 days in the project, explaining my experience from the first moments, trying to explain how to choose the best one, how to apply and what are the types of activities.

I also explained what an infopack is and I described “Initiative Sociale” and its role in the project as an NGO.

At first people were more interested in the evening parties, but after hearing that “Lions by night, Lions by morning” they became interested about the activities, not too much for the type, but for the method, because non-formal learning is uncommon.

In conclusion I think that this type of project isn't so well-known among young people, but when they know they become very interested in participating. Of course this was also my reaction when I learned about Erasmus+ and now that I had my first experience I also feel the urge to make people aware of these fantastic opportunities. Also, looking at these memories after a month made me feel a bit nostalgic and sad, because it was a wonderful experience, and people in video call said that they can feel it from the way I told them about the project." - Giorgio

"I made a reel with some of the videos that were taken during the project and that showed what we did.

What I wanted to promote with this content is the fact that my experience was very positive, for the topics addressed and for the people met, In addition, as you can well read from the description I wanted to sensitize my followers on what is the Erasmus project and recommend them.

What I achieved with all this was that for all those who were skeptical and had questions about what I would do during the project they could have an answer, and everyone else could know the project.

In conclusion, even almost a month after the end of the project I still feel charged with the energy that I could receive from all the participants. In addition I am much more attentive to all the concepts that I have learned about business and I am trying to put them into practice in the place where I work. I think that the project I have experienced is one of the most beautiful things that have happened to me this year and I definitely want to do another project like this in the future because I realized that being with other people and also help them reach their goals is beautiful. I hope to see everyone again in the future, thanks to you as host association because you were great." - Pietro

"My dissemination activity on social networks consists of a reel featuring a selection of moments, photos, and videos related to the project, along with a description of the activities carried out and their impact on me. Additionally, although not implemented yet, I plan to create a highlight album of stories sharing all the daily posts from the "Initiative Sociale" page. The first post was highly appreciated by participants, my followers, who asked me for more information, and the algorithm, which rewarded it with 4.5K views.

I believe this post was a great hook to promote the project among the people I know, an opportunity to tell them what an Erasmus+ project is and to bring them closer to this topic. Most of the work, of course, is not visible, but I’ve been helping my younger siblings and friends submit applications to ensure they don’t discover these opportunities too late, as I did.

The reel performed well with 4.5K views, 77 likes, 41 comments, 12 shares, and good watchtime.

Additionally, I noticed several of my memes circulating on participants’ pages. We could add my logo and the NGO’s logo to brand them and encourage wider sharing." - Andrea