Mobility A2 took place in Luton  UK,  from 10 to 14 December 2022. This was the final element of the project. Each original written story had been recast as a graphic and then a podcast or video, and all the country teams came together again to celebrate and share the results. Outputs and achievements were presented, and the learning and other outcomes were reviewed and evaluated, with a final record of achievement provided through Youthpass.

During the whole project non-formal educational methods were employed to bring the group together and also start to explore the issues in the different countries that young people were facing. We also employed the use of media and technology to introduce the group to using smart phones to make films and the use of podcasting equipment.

The trainers were staff from You Press and associates who had worked on the previous ScribersHive projects. Farah Mohammoud, Director and co-founder of You Press was the lead trainer. EDRASE (Greece) also provided two facilitators for the Athens course. Ms Akrivi Anagnostaki was the general facilitator / administrator of this training.

Learning Outcomes

The staff members (planning team and facilitators) have gained:

– project planning / evaluation skills and methodologies

– presentation and dissemination skills and experience

– knowledge of each other’s different pedagogical approaches particularly with regard to media related activities

– up to date information and knowledge concerning the Erasmus plus programme and the Scribershive platform

– knowledge of YouPress and other partner organisations

– awareness of the value of different types of youth work and non-formal education activities

– appreciation of media as a tool for youth development and in particular for inclusive practice and expression

– intercultural awareness

– access to new methodologies concerning new medias

– new project partnerships

– professional confidence

Young people have gained:

– communication and presentation skills

– greater understanding of Erasmus+

– awareness of the value of different types of youth work / non formal education activity / volunteering opportunities

– technical film, media and online / social media skills including film making and podcasts

– increased self-confidence

– intercultural awareness

– English language competence

– general leadership and team working skills

– A new methodology to help them express themselves and explore issues that matter

– Journalistic and creative writing skills

– Increased networking