ABOUT

Our world demands collective well-being: Respect for individuals, social well-being, community development, and peace and security, but how can we make it happen?

We bring together experts from neighbourhood work, social work and social engagement to jointly explore innovative ways for sustainable and inclusive coexistence in our communities.

We are looking for you:

• Civil Society: Exploring ideas and solutions on how to improve their neighbourhoods.

• NGOs: Engaging in community development and city engagement.

• Students, Researchers, and Practitioners in social science and community development.

Your 5 Takeaways for Engaging and Supporting Local Communities:

1. Organise Local Events

• Idea: Host community gatherings such as fairs, clean-up days, or cultural celebrations.

• Strategy: Collaborate with local organisations to plan events that cater to diverse interests and demographics. Use social media and community bulletin boards to promote these events.

• Guideline: Ensure inclusivity by inviting all community members and providing activities suitable for different age groups.

2. Create Skill-Sharing Workshops

• Idea: Set up workshops where community members can share their skills or hobbies, such as cooking, crafting, or technology.

• Strategy: Identify local talent and organise regular sessions. Promote these through local schools, libraries, and social media groups.

• Guideline: Encourage participants to bring their own materials and create a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing.

3. Implement a Community Support Network

• Idea: Establish a network where residents can offer help or resources to one another, like food banks or tutoring services.

• Strategy: Use surveys to identify community needs and connect volunteers with residents seeking assistance.

• Guideline: Maintain open lines of communication through newsletters or community meetings to keep everyone informed about available resources.

4. Develop Local Business Partnerships

• Idea: Collaborate with local businesses to promote each other and support the economy.

• Strategy: Encourage businesses to sponsor community events or offer discounts to local residents. Create a loyalty programme for shoppers who support local stores.

• Guideline: Foster relationships by regularly meeting with business owners to discuss community needs and partnership opportunities.

5. Launch Community Projects

• Idea: Initiate projects that address specific community issues, like creating a community garden or improving public spaces.

• Strategy: Gather input from community members on what projects they feel would benefit them most. Form committees to oversee the planning and execution of these projects.

• Guideline: Celebrate project milestones and successes with the community to maintain engagement and encourage further participation.

Event program

Join us at the Common Good Final Event for the unveiling of our groundbreaking E-Book and E-Learning activities. Get practical solutions for your community and gain a clear understanding of the common good with insights from NGOs and civil society organizations.

Plus, meet our fantastic project partners Folias Cooperativa Sociale from Italy and Gemeinsamlebenundlernen from Germany!

16:00 - 17:00

Let´s kick off our amazing day with a warm Introduction and Presentations

• Presentation of our project and the central themes that will guide our discussions

• Learn how to kick off your adventure with Erasmus+-funded projects and unlock new opportunities for growth and development

• Presentation of our E-Book: Presentation of our E-Book: “COMMUNITY COMPASS”, A Guide to Neighborhood BEST Initiatives.

• Be inspired by insightful presentations from speakers representing Austria, Italy, and Germany

• Keynotes from the selected projects: A space to share YOUR best practices and ideas

17:00 - 17:15
Coffee Break

• Enjoy refreshments and network with fellow attendees

17:20 - 18:00
Hands-On Activity

• Designing your ideal neighbourhood: Participants will create fabric pieces that symbolize key elements of community, responsibility, sustainability etc which will be assembled into a common garland (a big piece of fabric).

18:00 - 19:00
Finalizing

• Summary of key takeaways from the workshops

• Closing remarks and next steps for the project

19:00 - 20:00
Snack & Connect

• Relish delicious food and beverages

• Engage in informal discussions with speakers and participants

• Build connections and share experiences in a relaxed atmosphere

Project number: 2022-1-AT01-KA210-ADU-000083495

In this Erasmus+ project, BildungsLAB (AT) acts as project coordinator and works together with the two renowned European organizations Living & Learning Together in Europe (GE) and Folias Cooperativia Sociale (IT).

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