Erasmus+ project ‘Quality Youth Mentoring for Inclusion’ showcases its results in Multiplier Events across Europe

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In recent weeks, the partners of the Erasmus+ project ‘Quality Youth Mentoring for Inclusion’, co-funded by the European Union, have organized several multiplier events to present the main outcomes of the initiative:

  • On Wednesday, December 11, Parent Project held the multiplier event at the headquarters of the UILDM – Unione Italiana Lotta alla Distrofia Muscolare in Legnano, in the province of Milan, with the collaboration of UILDM’s Legnano and Lecco sections. Vittorio Montixi, an educator and project operator for Parent Project, led the meeting. Initially, an overview of the project was presented, followed by a role-playing activity where participants personally experienced the project’s dynamics.
  • On Tuesday, December 17, Rare Diseases Croatia hosted the multiplier event at the Youth Health Center in Zagreb. During the event, they explained that the mentoring program aims to establish a relational connection between the mentor and the mentee through a mutual understanding process that unfolds in different stages. In this way, the mentor acts as a “big brother,” offering skills and techniques to help the mentee become aware of their strengths and priorities, thereby enhancing their resilience and emotional management.
  • Also on Tuesday, December 17, the Cyprus Alliance for Rare Disorders organized its multiplier event at its offices in Nicosia, specifically at the Folea Center. During the event, they highlighted that the initiative has created a European network for young people affected by rare diseases, aiming to improve their resilience, emotional management, and self-confidence.

The purpose of these events has been to raise awareness about the project and to share its insights with interested stakeholders, such as youth organizations, educators, and entities working in the field of inclusion, to encourage the adoption of this mentoring model in various contexts.

Many thanks to all the people who have shown interest in the Erasmus+ project ‘Quality Youth Mentoring for Inclusion’. We continue working!

NEW ONLINE MEETING OF THE ERASMUS+ EDUCATIONAL AID KITS IN THE FIELD OF RARE DISEASES

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On December 12th, 2024, the partnership of the Erasmus+ project EDUCATIONAL KITS IN THE FIELD OF RARE DISEASES, co-funded by the European Union, held a new online meeting to analyze and monitor the development of the results.

During the meeting, the partnership continued working on the development of the methodological guide and educational kits aimed at achieving a correct inclusion of students affected by rare diseases in Vocational Training (VET). In this way, the project involves different professionals from health, education, social services and sports whose training is essential to develop specific skills to adequately respond to the needs of people affected by rare diseases.

Rare diseases represent a series of obstacles that have a profound impact on the lives of those who suffer from them, including delays in diagnosis, which, on average, can last up to five years. In addition, their chronic and progressive nature negatively impacts on the mobility, autonomy and emotional and economic stability of patients and their families.

During the meeting, the partners continued preparations for the next transnational meeting of the project, which will take place in Barcelona on Friday, January 24th, 2025.

Fundación Isabel Gemio and the partnership of the Erasmus+ ‘Quality Youth Mentoring for Inclusion’ launch the network ‘You’re Not Alone’

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Madrid, December 16th, 2024. Fundación Isabel Gemio presented this Monday the network ‘You’re Not Alone’ as part of the Erasmus+ project ‘Quality Youth Mentoring for Inclusion’, co-financed by the European Union. The presentation took place in the auditorium of the Colegio Internacional G. Nicoli, a venue that welcomed representatives of national and international organizations, mentors and project participants, as well as a large group of VET students.

The network was established with three main goals:

  • To promote investment in research on rare diseases.
  • To foster the inclusion and participation of young people with rare diseases.
  • To become a recognized advisor on rare diseases.

The network also benefits from the participation of prestigious organizations such as Parent Project APS (Italy), Rare Diseases Croatia (Croatia), and Cyprus Alliance for Rare Disorders (Cyprus). These entities bring their expertise in the field of rare diseases and social inclusion, ensuring a multidisciplinary and global perspective. During the event, the achievements of the Erasmus+ project were also highlighted, particularly its success in facilitating the development of a high-quality youth mentoring model.

Later, the audience had the opportunity to hear testimonials from Antonio Maldonado, Marta Arriero, Laura Sánchez, and Marina Toro, who shared their experiences within the mentoring process. Each of them spoke about the benefits of the initiative and emphasized the need for role models in the field of rare diseases.

Fundación Isabel Gemio once again reaffirms its commitment to research and inclusion. In the coming months, the ‘You’re Not Alone’ network aims to expand its reach by incorporating new organizations and developing activities to strengthen its impact across Europe.