Let’s celebrate – 20 years of SALTO SEE Contact Points in the Western Balkans
How the network that connected thousands of young people from the Western Balkans with European opportunities was created. It has been 20 years since the establishment of the Contact Points Network in the Western Balkans. How did it all begin, and how has this network shaped youth work in the region? Find out below… SALTO […]
Western Balkans organisations lead the way with 9 approved Erasmus+ Capacity building projects in the field of youth in 2025
The European Commission has announced the results of the 2025 Erasmus+ Capacity-building in the field of youth call for projects. Out of 55 projects selected for support in EU, Erasmus+, Eastern and the Southern Mediterranean countries, 9 are coordinated by organisations from the Western Balkans: one from Albania, two from Bosnia and Herzegovina, one from […]
Welcome to UNDER 30′, the podcast series by the EU-Council of Europe youth partnership
“UNDER 30′” is a podcast by the EU-Council of Europe youth partnership that explores research findings, trends in young people’s lives, and topics relevant to youth policy and practice. The podcast aims to bridge the gap between youth research and the youth sector by discussing current issues affecting young people and informing policy and practice […]
Proposal on the new Erasmus+ beyond 2027
The European Commission has put forward a proposal for a strengthened Erasmus+ programme for the period 2028-2034. The proposed programme will support learning mobility from an early age and capacity building in education, training, youth and sport. Erasmus+ is a lasting EU success story, with nearly 40 years of impact on the personal and professional […]
Final evaluation of Erasmus+ 2014-2020, interim evaluation for 2021-2023: report now available
The report confirms that Erasmus+ delivers strong, lasting benefits for individuals, organisations, and education, training, youth and sport sectors at large, and offers clear recommendations for the future implementation of the programme. The evaluation covers both programme periods, with a final evaluation for the 2014-2020 programme and an interim evaluation for the period 2021-2023 of […]
Time to register your Erasmus Days 2025 event!
The latest version of this six‑day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme runs 13 to 18 October 2025 across the globe. “Live our values, inspire our future” Erasmus Days is the biggest event of the Erasmus+ calendar. It’s a celebration of the global impact of the programme, and a chance for past, present, and future Erasmus+ […]
Upcoming summer support activities by the Contact Points in the Western Balkans
SALTO SEE Contact Points in the Western Balkans continue their summer support for the organisations and young people to join the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ youth with online promotion, mentoring, consultations, booklet production, and workshops. In Albania, online promotion led by ESC volunteers goes on through summer, alongside mentoring for ESC accredited organisations. In Kosovo*, […]
Open call for Testimonials: How Has Youth Work Changed Your Life?
SALTO Training and Cooperation Resource Centre is collecting testimonials that show how youth work and volunteering transform lives. Whether you’re a youth worker, volunteer, mentor, or trainer: your voice matters. Stories will be featured on the Youthpass website and during the September 2025 Validation Seminar. SHARE YOUR STORY BY 31 JULY ON THIS LINK
Upcoming June support activities by the Contact Points in the Western Balkans
In June, SALTO SEE Contact Points across the Western Balkans continue to promote the European Solidarity Corps and the Erasmus+ in the field of youth various outreach and support activities for young people and youth work practitioners. In Albania, both online and offline promotion is ongoing, alongside mentoring for accredited organisations and support for those […]
Call for municipalities from the Western Balkans to take part in the European platform Europe Goes Local
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 […]