Last week, representatives from CONNECT International travelled to Ljubljana for "Digital and Analogue Youth Voices", a five-day training hosted at BAZA, the city's newly opened central youth centre. Organised by Mladi Zmaji, the training focused on digital third...

Fake news is no longer only a problem of false claims. In today’s digital public sphere, misinformation spreads because social media platforms and AI-driven systems decide what people see, how often they see it, and which messages are rewarded with visibility. For...

From 8 to 10 July 2026, Skopje hosted the Training of Trainers on AI Literacy for Adult Education, the first phase of the project "Initiating Adult Learning Programmes on AI." The training was implemented by Metamorphosis Foundation for Internet and Society (North...

Our member from Greece, MoveIt, participated on behalf of CONNECT in the Cedefop conference The Skills Nexus Between Productivity and Job Quality: Strengthening Foundations for a Competitive Europe, held in Thessaloniki, Greece. The two-day event brought together...

This June, BAZA Youth Center in Ljubljana turned into festival ground for the last PASS edition. Artists, young people, skaters, dancers, creatives and visitors from around Ljubljana came together and, over two days, filled the space with murals, performances,...

Open Call for Participants Green Skills Connect Capacity Building Training Are you a VET teacher, trainer, educator or professional interested in green skills, digital tools and innovative teaching methods? The Green Skills Connect consortium invites you to apply for...

CONNECT International organised open days in Brussels to present the results developed within the EmpowerHER project and to engage local stakeholders, youth workers, young people and organisations interested in gender equality, youth work and entrepreneurship...

CONNECT International was happy to host our project partners at our office in Brussels for a dedicated partners meeting. Together with Descomunal, Libero, and OTB Europe, we further discussed the impact of the Virtual Feels Real project and aligned on how to ensure...

Last week, CONNECT International and Out of the Box International organised Virtual Feels Real Conference, a conference dedicated to learning, discussion, networking, and exchange on digital violence, online risks, and the role of educators and social workers in...

Skopje just hosted its edition of the PASS Festival, spread across two venues and two days: 22 May at Nikola Karev High School, followed by 23 May at Teatar Komedija. Artists from different parts of Europe worked side by side with the local crowd, painting murals that...

From 10 to 13 May 2025 the PASS Festival brought together artists, young people, and citizens from the community to Belgrade to co-create, exchange ideas, and give voice to shared experiences through art and culture. At Dorcol Platz, participants took part in mural...

This week, a representative from Connect International attended another webinar organised by the European Digital Education Hub (EDEH), presenting the updated Guidelines for Teachers and Educators on Tackling Disinformation and Promoting Digital Literacy through...

This week, a representative from Connect International attended the webinar presenting the updated publication Guidelines on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence and Data in Teaching and Learning for Educators. The discussion explored how teachers and schools...

This week the partners of the DIGI-MENTAL project gathered in Brussels, at Connect International’s headquarters, for the project's mid-term review meeting. It’s a key milestone in this EU-funded initiative dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of...

The partners of the MEDIA project officially gathered for their Transnational Meeting in the historic city of Macerata, Italy. Hosted by the University of Macerata, this two-day event marked a significant milestone in our mission to integrate media literacy...

This week, a representative from Connect International attended the webinar presenting the Joint Research Centre (JRC) report Promoting Well-being in Digital Education: Proposal for a Model of Emerging Practices. The discussion explored how digital tools affect...

We are proud to share that CONNECT's representative participated in the first Joint Council on Youth (CMJ) meeting of 2026, held on 24-25 March at the European Youth Centre in Budapest. The Joint Council on Youth is the Council of Europe's supreme decision-making body...

This week, a representative from Connect International attended the final conference of the Media Masters project, held in Brussels, marking the conclusion of a three-year EU-funded initiative dedicated to media literacy and democratic resilience. The discussion...

This week, representatives from Connect International met with Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, to discuss our shared commitment to a fair and sustainable digital future. This meeting served as a strategic follow-up to the Euractiv policy triangle, allowing us to...

This week, a representative from Connect participated in the event “From Research to Sovereignty in the Digital Public Sphere – Insights from the TWON Project” held at the KBR Royal Library in Brussels. The goal of the event was to present the results of the EU-funded...

Last week, a representative of Connect participated in an online training under the EmpowerHER project. The session brought together youth workers who wanted to learn how to build capacities for  entrepreneurship among young people, with a particular focus on...

Last week, Connect's General Manager took part in an Euractiv policy triangle discussion held in Brussels, focusing on the relationship between social media, algorithms and democratic participation. The session centred around a new study carried out by Sitra, the...

Connect spoke at the Shadow Meeting with Stakeholders of the Committee on Culture and Education at the European Parliament in Brussels, contributing to discussions on the future Erasmus+ programme 2028–2034. During the session on volunteering, Connect strongly...

The Safety NET project officially kicked off with its second online Kick-off Meeting on 5 February 2026, bringing together partners from across Europe to begin their collaboration on promoting the safe and ethical use of digital tools in youth work. During the...

Representatives of Connect International participated in the DigiMental project Innovation Lab - specially designed workshop, focused on exploring how virtual reality can support youth mental well-being and digital mental health. The project brings together educators,...

The representative of Connect International took part in the induction course of the Advisory Council on Youth at the Council of Europe, marking the start of the 2026–2027 mandate and the second consecutive term for our network. Alongside representatives of 29 other...

The DESERve project aims to strengthen young people’s emotional skills and prevent violence in sports. It highlights the role of sport as a powerful tool for positive change, social inclusion, and the personal development of young people across Europe. We invite...

A representative of the CONNECT recently took part in a consultative meeting organised by the Youth Sector of the Council of Europe, held at the European Youth Centre in Budapest. The meeting was part of a reflection process launched in 2025, focusing on how to better...

We are proud to announce that EU4Youth2Act project has been selected as a Best Practice by the European platform Europe Goes Local, which promotes quality youth work and the active participation of young people across Europe. This recognition highlights the project’s...

On 15–16 January, the Trails for Change consortium met in Helsinki to officially launch the project and begin its 30-month implementation period. The kick-off meeting marked the start of a collaborative effort to strengthen the sustainability of outdoor sports across...

On 18 December, the DIGI-MENTAL online hackathon was completed, marking an important milestone in the project’s efforts to explore innovative digital approaches to youth mental health. Following the open call for participants, the hackathon brought together...

A representative of Connect International participated in the Theater Is Cool final online event organized by Fondazione AIDA, exploring how theater can engage today's youth through social media, influencers, and digital storytelling. The project addressed the...

A representative of Connect International participated in the SENT - Senior Expert Nurturing Talent Final Conference and Award Ceremony at the European Parliament, celebrating the project's achievements alongside CESES and partners from across Europe. The event...

The project “Sports towards me(N)tal Health” aims to promote sports as a means of recognizing, countering and preventing mental health issues among young people, with a particular focus on those with fewer opportunities due to disadvantaged socio-economic...

We are inviting motivated participants to join the DigiMental Hackathon, a collaborative co-creation event dedicated to designing safe, inclusive, and practical VR experiences that support young people’s mental health and overall well-being.  This is not a...

CONNECT International and partners are officially starting the implementation of the Social Transformation and Reconciliation Youth (STAR Youth) project, a three-year Erasmus+ initiative that brings together partners from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Serbia,...

The event explored critical issues affecting the non-governmental sector through presentations, panel discussions, and interactive activities: ● Presentation of research findings on the current situation and main challenges facing NGOs ● Panel discussion on what NGOs...

We are pleased to share the newest edition of the EmpowerHER Newsletter, highlighting our ongoing work to address gender imbalance in entrepreneurship and support girls aged 16–21 from vulnerable groups. This issue features updates on our Entrepreneurship Bootcamps,...

A representative of Connect International participated in the EuroDIG Extra meeting hosted by the EuroDIG Secretariat, focusing on preparations for the UN World Summit on the Information Society high-level review conference (WSIS+20). The meeting featured insights...

A representative of Connect International participated in the 4th European Youth Work Convention Follow-up Webinar, joining over 100 participants from across Europe for discussions on the future of youth work. The online meeting provided a recap of the outcomes from...

Successful Completion of the “POLICY POWER-UP: E-Volunteering in Action” Online Conference On 29 October 2025, the CONNECT International and its partners successfully hosted the online conference titled “POLICY POWER-UP: E-Volunteering in Action – Building Europe’s...

Connect International coordinated a multi-day study visit to Brussels for the EU4Youth2Act project, bringing together young participants from more than 6 countries to explore European institutions and youth policy mechanisms. The study visit program included: ●...

CONNECT International held its annual General Assembly in Brussels, bringing together members from across Europe for a dynamic and collaborative meeting. Over the course of the gathering, participants reviewed the network’s achievements from the past year, reflected...

A representative of Connect International attended the Just Transition Platform Conference celebrating its 5th anniversary, organized by DG REGIO of the European Commission in Brussels. The conference brought together stakeholders from across Europe to reflect on five...

Earlier this October, we held the International Seminar “ConnectEd: Bridging Minds, Building Communities” in València, focused on youth wellbeing and mental health. Over two days, youth work professionals from different countries came together for a space of learning,...

From October 15-18, 2025, representatives of Connect International joined the “Amplify, Don’t Quantify” symposium at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg, co-organized as part of the Re(in)novating Digital Youth Work project. The two-day symposium brought together...

Representatives of Connect International attended the New Inherit Final Conference “Breathing New Life into Historic Spaces” at TRACK Brussels North Station, organized by YEU in collaboration with Urban Foxes. The conference showcased the achievements of New Inherit,...

Representative of Connect International, participated as a panelist in the session “Online Identity & Online Dating: Possibilities and Challenges” at Out of the Box Week 2025 in Brussels. The panel brought together experts, communication strategists, and...

Volunteering is evolving beyond traditional boundaries. In today’s digital era, e-volunteering is creating new opportunities for young people to engage, connect, and make an impact.  Connect International and partners invite you to join the online...

We would like to use this opportunity to share with you the first newsletter about the project on which we are participating – “ArtisticMinds”, and to introduce you to its goals and objectives.  Please take a look at...

CONNECT INTERNATIONAL is looking for a Program Officer to support the daily management and implementation of our activities implemented in Brussels, Belgium. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Board or General Manager, the Program officer will: coordinate...

From 25 to 29 September 2025, Belgrade hosted the PASS Capacity Building Training, bringing together young emerging street artists from across Europe together with trainers and experts. The training marked the official start of the public part of the artistic journey...

Connect International was honoured to contribute to the Education Flagship Conference on Well-being and Digitalization, held on 24 September 2025 in Copenhagen, under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU. A representative of Connect...

We’re thrilled to have kicked off the Artistic Minds programme with inspiring Launching Day events across all partner countries! Together, we: • Introduced the ArtisticMinds vision to national audiences • Connected with artists, professionals & communities •...

The ReTurning Digital project consortium has completed the creation of a comprehensive repository of advanced internet-based tools for adult education, now available on the Turning Digital platform. The repository is the direct result of the research, mapping, and...

Are you a youth worker, policy maker, researcher, or expert in digital technology eager to shape the future of digital youth work and lift youth voices and experiences? If so, we invite you to apply for the Symposium “Amplify don't quantify” of online youth work...

The ReTurning Digital project consortium has completed the testing and evaluation of advanced digital tools for adult education. The activity was carried out in Serbia, Slovenia, and North Macedonia, with the participation of ten adult education professionals. Tools...

From June 18 to 22, 2025, Bajina Bašta, Serbia, hosted the capacity-building training within the "MindPlay" project. The training gathered sports coaches, youth workers, and educators from partner countries with the aim of strengthening their skills in integrating...

We are happy to announce that CONNECT International has signed a Letter of mutual support with our member from Slovenia, Mladi Zmaji. This document signifies the readiness and willingness of both parties to continue with our years-long mutually beneficial cooperation....

PASS initiative, led by the consortium of cultural operators from  Belgium, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia, and co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union is announcing: Open call for YOUNG EMERGING ARTISTS to bring positive social...

As we embark on an exciting year ahead, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Let’s Connect 2025 award, a key initiative to celebrate the power of digital innovation and youth empowerment within our network. This award will shine a spotlight on the best...

On May 21, 2025, the AI4Youth Consortium successfully held the final online conference of the AI4Youth project, marking the conclusion of a collaborative initiative led by Backslash, Connect International, and BUM. Throughout the project,...

A representative of Connect International who is a member of Adisory council on Youth participated in the 13th Plenary Meeting of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI), held in Strasbourg on 14–15 May 2025.  At the meeting the CI...

From May 9–14, 2025,  a representative of CONNECT International took part in EuroDIG 2025 in Strasbourg, France, furthering its mission to safeguard youth rights in digital governance. Through active engagement in the YOUthDIG programme and by hosting the session...

From May 8–10, a representative of Connect International participated in the “Ethics and Aesthetics of Artificial Image” conference, held on the island of San Servolo in Venice. The three-day gathering brought together world-renowned artists and academics coming from...

From May 8–10, a representative of Connect International participated in the “Ethics and Aesthetics of Artificial Image” conference, held on the island of San Servolo in Venice. The three-day gathering brought together world-renowned artists and academics coming from...

On April 29th, Connect held a multiplier event where the policy recommendations aiming at Safeguarding Young People’s Education and Employment in the AI Era were presented.  The proposals are the results of the research conducted by the AI4Youth consortium...

The AI4Youth Consortium is pleased to invite you to the online conference on May 21, 2025, which marks the final stage of the "AI4Youth" project, sprung from the collaboration between Backslash, Connect International, and BUM. Ensuring innovative Al literacy...

Are you working in a youth organisation and interested in the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools? Do you want to explore how AI impacts youth participation, human rights, and democracy?  Join the “Open your AIs” study session and become part of a...

Our representatives took part in the 3-day intensive Transnational Training for Youth Workers as part of the EU4YOUTH2ACT project.  The training aimed to empower and engage youth workers across Europe, equipping them with competencies critical to fostering youth-led...

On April 29, 2025, Connect International will host a multiplier event in its office in Brussels as part of the “AI4Youth” project, conducted in collaboration with Backslash and BUM.  Ensuring innovative e-learning opportunities for AI literacy, the project helps...

The representatives of Connect International participated at the event OBESSU organised for its 50th anniversary. The event featured various panels with OBESSU’s alumni, executives, and activists who told the inspiring history of the organisation—how it developed,...

In April, a representative from Connect took part in the Youth Work Talks webinar “Xcelerating the recognition of youth work.”  Being a place to establish the space for professional debate and reflection about the hotspots of youth work and its development, the...

Connect met with Alliance to explore opportunities for collaboration on youth engagement and skills development. The meeting focused on identifying common priorities, from building communication channels and partnerships with neighboring countries to creating jobs and...

Are you a youth worker, trainer, or educator eager to enhance your skills in digital youth work? If so, we invite you to apply for the long-term Training for Trainers (ToT) in Digital Youth Work (June 10-15, 2024), taking place in Belgrade, Serbia. About the Project...

In March, the online pilot workshop "E-volunteering – building an online volunteering ecosystem" successfully took place, bringing together young people interested in exploring the opportunities related to E-volunteering.The workshop introduced young participants to...

In March, a representative of Connect participated in the The Pact for Skills webinar on “The use of micro-credentials to support upskilling and reskilling.”  The meeting brought together experts from diverse sectors and backgrounds who shared best practices and...

A representative of Connect met with the President, Secretary, and the Head of the EU Project Coordinator of Echoes. Echoes is a dynamic network of young people committed to creating a more peaceful, sustainable and connected world through impactful initiatives in...

Our representatives attended the final event of the SILENT project, which supports hearing families of deaf children through early intervention, accessible education, and sign language learning. The event gathered all the relevant stakeholders, from parents to...

The project’s second transnational meeting took place this week in the vibrant Greek city of Thessaloniki, gathering representatives from all five partner organizations as well as curriculum and research experts. The meeting was done through effective brainstorming...

The (Re)Turning Digital project is pleased to announce the completion of its Research Report on the needs and challenges of adult education stakeholders in the use of digital technologies.. The research was conducted between December 2024 and January 2025 through...

On the 17th of March, 2025 CONNECT took part in the transnational partners meeting for the project EU4YOUTH2ACT, in Pisa, Italy. The project, which is co-funded by the European Union, aims at promoting civic engagement and activation for young people, empowering them...

At the OBESSU Study Session: “ENABLE - Inclusive Education for All!", Connect International took part as a quest in one of the sessions as a representative of Advisory Council on Youth, emphasizing the profound impact artificial intelligence has on young people’s...

On March 12th, 2025, during the ELNE WEBINAR WEEK, a representative of Connect participated in the seminar “Working Towards an EU Teachers and Trainers Agenda,” where the current state-of-the-art of educational policies and future prospects of the EU Teachers and...

We attended the EACEA Info Session on the Framework Partnership Agreement 2026-2027, gaining key insights into EU funding opportunities for youth organizations. This initiative supports EU Youth Dialogue, policy cooperation, and civil society engagement. Connect...