<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><p class="p1">Dear Fanny,</p><p class="p1">Thank you so much for sharing this invitation and for the important work youβre doing to make the Adult Education Erasmus+ program more accessible to the ecovillage network.</p><p class="p2">Weβre happy to let you know that we <span class="s1">plan to attend the whole 3-part info series</span>. The sessions look very relevant and well-structured, and weβre looking forward to deepening our understanding of the program and exploring how we can take part both by sending learners abroad and potentially including our own courses in the framework.</p><p class="p1">Thanks again for your efforts in coordinating this!</p><p class="p2">In community,</p></div><b style="color: rgb(0, 46, 122); word-spacing: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 46, 122);">Efstathia Sideris</b><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 46, 122); word-spacing: 1px;">Erasmus+ & ESC coordinator</span><br><b style="color: rgb(0, 46, 122); word-spacing: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 46, 122);">COB Social Cooperative</b><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 46, 122); word-spacing: 1px;">Nessonas, Larissa, 40006, Greece</span><br><a href="http://www.cob.gr/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); word-spacing: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">www.cob.gr</a><span style="color: rgb(49, 49, 49); word-spacing: 1px; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"> | </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/buildingwithearth" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); word-spacing: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Facebook</a><span style="color: rgb(49, 49, 49); word-spacing: 1px; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49);"> | </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cob_gr/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); word-spacing: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Instagram</a><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="auto"><span style="color: rgb(49, 49, 49); word-spacing: 1px;">Whatsapp: +306946346258</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="color: rgb(49, 49, 49); word-spacing: 1px;"><br></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="color: rgb(49, 49, 49); word-spacing: 1px;"><br></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><img src="cid:82516364-7F62-4C05-B7DF-0D350DB58EC8" alt="248596329_1199085860613420_3242214738358919009_n (1).png"><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>On 26 May 2025, at 1:35β―PM, Fanny van Hal <fanny@gen-europe.org> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div><meta charset="UTF-8"><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Dear project oriented persons!<br></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">We are promoting the participation of ecovillages and networks to take part in the adult education program, funded by the E+ program. We hope that the program in the future will cover the costs of many learning journeys within our network, and therefore are organising a series of open sessions to explain ow the program works, and how we want to be part of it.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span data-sheets-root="1">The sessions are tailored for people who are working with projects in ecovillages, ecoprojects and networks members of GEN Europe, who are interested in the program and look forward to applying for a short term grant or accreditation. These organisation have the opportunity to send their members abroad for attending courses or job shadowing, and are also be able to include their commercial courses in the program.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Please share this information directly with people that might benefit from the sessions described below:<br></p><span data-sheets-root="1" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Curious to discover the Adult Education Erasmus+ program? Join our 3-part online info series!<br>Are you passionate about adult education, professional development, and EU-funded projects? Erasmus+ can empower your work with learners, colleagues, or communities! Join us for a dynamic three-part online series exploring the Erasmus+ Adult Education Program!<br>Session 1: Introducing the Adult Education program<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>π Date: Wednesday,Jun 4, 2025<br>π Time: 18:00<br>π Register:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iR1UL_RbRGSF2M_kSX5qBg">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iR1UL_RbRGSF2M_kSX5qBg</a><br>Join us for an informative open session dedicated to the Erasmus+ Adult Education program. Gain a clear understanding of the objectives, priorities, eligible activities, participating countries and target groups. We will explain how GEN Europe plans to take part in the program and how national networks, ecovillages and likeminded organisations in our network can be part of this plan.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br><br>Session 2: Blueprint and application form<br>π Date: Monday, Sep 8, 2025<br>π Time: 17:00<br>π Register:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7eavyrXcQTeCt86R90-eYg">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7eavyrXcQTeCt86R90-eYg</a><br>This open session about the Erasmus+ Adult Education program is more hands-on, where we will walk you through each section on the application form, offering practical tips on how to align your proposal with program priorities, formulate objectives, design activities, and ensure your application meets quality criteria.We will explore how to design a well-structured project, Identifying needs and defining goals, and sharing a blueprint for what activities you can include in your application.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br><br>Session 3: Q&A session for deadline preparation<br>π Date: Monday, September 22, 2025<br>π Time: 17:00<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>π Register:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dSlMZrn6RSaBUMFSmtpXEA">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dSlMZrn6RSaBUMFSmtpXEA</a><br>Bring your questions, project ideas, and a willingness to learn! With this last session just before the deadline, we will make sure all questions are answered so that you can submit your project in the Erasmus+ Adult Education program.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br><br></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; float: none; display: inline !important;"></span><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span data-sheets-root="1">In community, Fanny</span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span data-sheets-root="1"><br></span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-b75b30c0-7fff-bba5-6b62-f4afe820e6ee" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-b75b30c0-7fff-bba5-6b62-f4afe820e6ee" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 26pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">GENERAL INFORMATION - ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM</span></b></p><b id="docs-internal-guid-b75b30c0-7fff-bba5-6b62-f4afe820e6ee" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What is the Erasmus+ Adult Education Programme?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Erasmus+ KA1 Adult Education programme supports lifelong learning through international experiences. It offers opportunities for adult learners and educators to improve their skills, expand their knowledge, and grow both personally and professionally. This programme enables adult learners and educators to participate in various mobility activities across Europe, fostering personal development, social inclusion, and professional growth.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What types of activities does it cover?</span></p><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The programme funds a wide range of mobility activities, including:</span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Professional development: attending training courses, workshops, or seminars abroad.</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Job shadowing and observation: learn from partner organisations by observing their practices.</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching and training assignments: educators can teach or train learners/staff in foreign institutions.</span></div></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Expert visits: host international experts who can share knowledge on key topics such as green transition, inclusion, or innovative teaching methods.</span></div></li></ul><br><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Who can participate? Who is an βadultβ?</span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The programme is designed for adults aged 18+ who are involved in non-formal or informal education outside of traditional formal education programs (like universities). This includes learners, trainers, and staff engaged in community education, grassroots projects, or lifelong learning initiatives.</span></p></b></div></blockquote></div><br></body></html>