Mindful and digital cO-creation for Social inclusion And Inner Calm (MOSAIC)

MOSAIC – Mindful and Digital cO-creation for Social Inclusion And Inner Calm is an Erasmus+ project that empowers youth workers with innovative, creative, and digital methods to better support young people facing mental health challenges, social exclusion, and neurodiversity.

The project combines art-based learning, digital storytelling, eco-conscious practices, and non-formal education to strengthen emotional wellbeing, inclusion, and resilience. Through an international training course in Poland, participants from six European countries will co-create practical tools and exchange innovative approaches that can be directly implemented in their daily youth work.

By blending creativity, technology, and sustainability, MOSAIC helps youth workers create safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments where every young person has the opportunity to express themselves, develop confidence, and thrive.

THE PROJECT AIMS TO:

• strengthen the professional competences of youth workers in inclusive, art-based, and eco-conscious non-formal education.
• equip youth workers with creative and therapeutic methods that support emotionally vulnerable, neurodiverse, and socially excluded young people.
• improve digital competences through practical use of creative tools such as Canva, Padlet, ImgPlay, podcasting, and digital storytelling.
• promote sustainability by integrating upcycling, eco-art, nature-based learning, and environmentally responsible practices into youth work.
• foster intercultural cooperation, peer learning, and co-creation among youth workers from six European countries.
• support the mental wellbeing and resilience of both youth workers and young people through mindfulness, reflection, and creative expression.
• develop high-quality educational resources that can be freely used by youth organisations across Europe.

TARGET GROUPS

The project addresses two main groups:

Direct target group:

• 36 youth workers from Poland, Portugal, Greece, Bulgaria, Belgium, and Türkiye.
• professionals working with young people experiencing social exclusion, emotional difficulties, neurodiversity, or limited opportunities.
• youth workers from NGOs, youth centres, educational institutions, community organisations, and cultural organisations.

Indirect target group:

• young people supported by participating organisations, especially those experiencing mental health challenges, social exclusion, neurodiversity, communication difficulties, economic or geographical disadvantages.
• youth organisations, educators, trainers, and institutions interested in inclusive and creative youth work methodologies.

PROJECT RESULTS

The MOSAIC project will deliver both practical learning outcomes and long-lasting educational resources that strengthen inclusive youth work across Europe.

Tangible results

• 1 digital fanzine featuring workshop methods, artworks, reflections, and practical activity guides.
• 6 podcast episodes sharing innovative practices, project experiences, and discussions on youth mental health, inclusion, and creative education.

Expected outcomes

• Improved competences of youth workers in art-based and multisensory learning methods.
• Increased confidence in using accessible digital tools within non-formal education.
• Stronger international cooperation and professional networking.
• Better understanding of mental health, emotional wellbeing, and inclusive youth work.
• Greater capacity of partner organisations to implement creative and sustainable educational programmes.

PATRTNERS

• Strefa Inspiracji i Rozwoju (Poland)
• ARTIED Ltd (Bulgaria)
• MyArtist Koin.S.Ep. (Greece)
• CLAP Associação – Comunidade Laboratório Ação e Projetos (Portugal)
• Sosyal Etki Derneği (Türkiye)
• Cirque et arts en liberté (Belgium)

DURATION

2026-07-01 – 2027-02-28

Source of funding