Follow up Lebanon

Follow Up Activity by the Lebanese team:

We made significant efforts to disseminate the project and share its impact with a wider audience. On Forever Young's social media, we actively engaged our community by posting numerous stories and two dedicated posts, highlighting key moments and achievements from the exchange.

Additionally, we collaborated with the Municipality of Jdeideh, which generously provided the venue for our activities. Their support played a crucial role in facilitating a smooth and successful implementation of the project.

Through these efforts, we ensured that the project's reach extended beyond the participants, fostering greater visibility and engagement within our local and international networks.

Local Activity Report: E=MC²

Event Details:

On November 24, 2024, we organized a follow-up activity for the Erasmus = eMpowering + partiCipation of youth in double (E=MC²) project. This event aimed to reinforce the key lessons from the Youth Exchange and empower young people to use communication as a tool for active participation in society. The interactive session welcomed 60 attendees, including youth and youth workers, and lasted one hour.

Objective of the Local Activity

The goal of this follow-up event was to share experiences and insights gained during the Youth Exchange (YE) held in Cyprus from November 1-9, 2024. It focused on how effective communication fosters youth empowerment, critical thinking, and active engagement in communities.

Agenda

📌 Duration: 1 hour
📌 Key Sessions:

  • Introduction to the E=MC² project and its focus on communication and youth participation.
  • Sharing experiences from the Youth Exchange and how participants applied their learnings.
  • World Café discussion on different aspects of communication, including verbal and non-verbal communication, cultural expression, and active listening.

Key Learnings Highlighted

1. Communication as a Tool for Youth Empowerment

✔ Explored how effective communication enables young people to express their ideas, advocate for their rights, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

✔ Highlighted the importance of active listening and empathy in fostering inclusion and cooperation.

2. Non-Formal Education & Interactive Learning

✔ Shared activities from E=MC², including public speaking exercises, team-building activities, and non-verbal communication techniques through music and movement.

✔ Demonstrated message coding and decoding activities used in the Youth Exchange to enhance understanding in diverse cultural contexts.

3. Fostering Inclusion & Intercultural Dialogue

✔ Discussed how youth can bridge communication gaps across different cultures and combat stereotypes.

✔ Showcased the Erasmus+ program as a gateway to international learning and collaboration.

Participant Feedback

Participants found the session engaging and insightful, with many expressing interest in using the communication techniques from E=MC² in their personal and professional lives. The World Café discussions sparked deep reflections on how communication shapes leadership, inclusion, and community impact.

Impact and Outreach

The follow-up activity successfully extended the impact of E=MC² by:
✅ Encouraging participants to apply communication strategies for active participation in their communities.
✅ Raising awareness of Erasmus+ opportunities for youth empowerment.
✅ Strengthening local connections between youth workers, educators, and community leaders.

To further amplify the impact, we actively shared updates on Forever Young's social media, including three posts and multiple stories (link to be added), ensuring a wider reach.

Additionally, this event was made possible through our collaboration with the Municipality of Jdeideh, which generously provided the venue. Their support was instrumental in facilitating a successful and impactful gathering.

By bringing the E=MC² experience to the local community, this event reinforced the project's key message: communication is not just about speaking—it is about listening, understanding, and creating change.

You can view photos from our follow-up dissemination workshop by accessing the links below.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCwi21Co99W/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==