- Duration: Approximately 40 training hours
- Period: Between September and October
- Location: International program with local activities and possible international mobility
- Fees: Not specified
- Application Method: Through an application form
- Language Requirements: Not specified
- Training Topics:
- Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)
- International cooperation
- Digital skills
- Eco-friendly practices
- Project cycle management
- Business model development
- Financial literacy
- Additional Components:
- Implementation of pilot initiatives
- Transnational mobility program for 24 participants
Youth Empowerment Program in the Mediterranean as part of the “Youth Employment in Solidarity – Exchange of Experiences and Diversity (YES-MED)” project
Publish Date
4/4/2026
Application Deadline
4/12/2026
Opportunity Type
Fellowships
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco
Description
The YES-MED project aims to strengthen the socio-economic integration of young people aged 18 to 35 in the Mediterranean region by providing them with the skills and opportunities needed to actively engage in the social and solidarity economy (SSE) and international cooperation.
The program includes an international learning pathway called the “Youth Mediterranean Empowerment Path,” targeting 120 young participants. It focuses on developing their entrepreneurial, digital, and environmental skills to enhance their employability in a socially responsible way.
Participants will also have the opportunity to apply their knowledge by implementing local, national, or international youth-led initiatives. Additionally, a selected group will take part in a transnational mobility program to foster networking and professional connections.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- From one of the participating countries (such as Morocco, Tunisia, or Lebanon)
- Interested in social and solidarity economy and community engagement
- Willing to develop entrepreneurial, digital, and environmental skills
- Committed to participating in the training and implementing practical initiatives
Opportunity Benefits
- Access to an international training program
- Development of digital, entrepreneurial, and environmental skills
- Improved employability in sustainable sectors
- Opportunity to implement real projects
- Opportunity to take part in an international exchange programme
- Building an international professional network
- Learning in a multicultural environment