Invitation to the Infosession in Kosovo*: European Solidarity Corps – EU volunteering programme
GAIA Kosovo, as the official SALTO SEE Contact point for the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is inviting participants from Kosovo* to an information session dedicated to organisations and institutions interested in sending or hosting ESC volunteers. The event is organised to mark International Volunteer Day, celebrated worldwide on 5 December, and will provide essential information […]
Invitation to the live ESC Workshop in Bosnia and Herzegovina: How to Access the European Solidarity Corps Programme and Obtain the Quality Label?
The Youth Centre “John Paul II” in Sarajevo, as the official SALTO SEE Contact point for the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is organizing a workshop for all organisations that wish to become part of this programme as sending/supporting or hosting organisations. What can you expect at the workshop? Participants in the […]
The European Commission launched the European Solidarity Corps 2026 call with an increased budget of €175.3 million
Today, the European Commission launched the European Solidarity Corps 2026 call, marking a double anniversary year: 30 years of EU volunteering, which started in 1996 with a pilot of the European Voluntary Service, and 10 years of the European Solidarity Corps. With an increased budget of €175.3 million, the programme will continue to empower thousands of […]
European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals with over €5 billion in funding
Today, the European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development and citizenship education through cross-border mobility and cooperation projects. Remaining faithful […]
Youthpass Reaches 2 Million Certificates!
By the end of October, the 2 millionth Youthpass certificate was issued, marking a remarkable milestone that celebrates the countless learning journeys within the European Youth Programmes. For nearly two decades, Youthpass has empowered young people and youth workers to recognise their growth, reflect on their experiences, and make their learning and engagement visible, strengthening […]
Upcoming November activities by the Contact Points in the Western Balkans
SALTO SEE Contact Points in the Western Balkans continue their active support to youth organisations and instituions this November through promotion, events, meetings, and cooperation on the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ Youth programmes. In Albania, promotional activities and social media campaigns are ongoing, led by ESC volunteers, with an Erasmus+ info session for NGOs […]
Welcoming the new SALTO SEE Erasmus+ Contact Point in Bosnia and Herzegovina
We are delighted to announce Udruženje Agencija lokalne demokratije Mostar (LDA Mostar) as the new Erasmus+ Youth Contact Point for Bosnia and Herzegovina, joining the SALTO SEE Contact Point Network in the Western Balkans. LDA Mostar is a leading civil society organization in Bosnia and Herzegovina, promoting local democracy, youth participation, and European values. As […]
Call for municipalities to take part in the European platform Europe Goes Local
Europe Goes Local is a platform and a strategic cooperation between different countries within the two Programmes. Its mission is to strengthen the youth work community of practice at the local level, in line with the European Youth Work Agenda, which was established during the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the German […]
ErasmusDays 2025 are coming this October
What are #ErasmusDays? It is an international six-day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme. During these days, people throughout the world are invited to come together and celebrate the projects and opportunities proposed by Erasmus+. For students, teachers, trainers, professionals and more generally, all citizens, the #ErasmusDays represent a unique moment to promote the multitude of benefits […]
Upcoming autumn support activities by the Contact Points in the Western Balkans
SALTO SEE Contact Points in the Western Balkans are preparing a busy autumn of support for organisations and young people to engage with the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ Youth through mentoring, info-sessions, workshops, promotion and consultations. In Albania, mentoring for ESC will continue, Erasmus Days activities are planned both in person and online, online […]