We are thrilled to announce the approval of several new projects at Out of the Box International and OTB Europe, each of which will help build on the key strategic priorities of OTB for the next couple of years.
Project: Her Turn – Empowering Female Leaders in Sports Management
Funded under ERASMUS-SPORT-2025 and led by the President Kaljulaid Foundation (EE), Her Turn empowers aspiring female leaders in the sports sector. Through expert-led training, mentorship, and peer learning, participants will develop strong leadership, management, and decision-making skills. The project will foster gender balance in sports governance, strengthen diversity and inclusion, and prepare a new generation of women for leadership roles in sport.
Project: NextGen Europe – From Youth Democratic Blueprints to Policy Mainstreaming
Coordinated by Out of the Box International (BE) under ERASMUS-YOUTH-2025-CSC-OG-FPA, NextGen Europe responds to the urgent need for stronger youth participation in democracy. Over 24 months, it will implement 64 activities across 26 countries, engaging nearly 2,000 participants and reaching more than 200,000 stakeholders online. Key outputs include publications, campaigns, advocacy proposals, and exhibitions, all designed to ensure that youth voices and priorities are mainstreamed into local, national, and EU policymaking.
Project: Youth Agoras – Bridging Generations and Empowering Citizenship Across Europe
Funded by ERASMUS-YOUTH-2025-CB and coordinated by Out of the Box International (BE), Youth Agoras brings innovative democratic practices to the Western Balkans. Inspired by the ancient agora, the project will establish modern democratic hubs where young people and citizens can engage in dialogue, advocacy, and community action. Operating in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania, the project will directly empower 51 youth and youth workers, influence eight local political actions, and impact more than 5,000 people—bridging generations and strengthening democracy.
Project: Street smART – Tackling Drug Abuse Among Young People with Art
Led by Art of the Box (BE) under Erasmus+ KA2 YOUTH and implemented with partners in Serbia and Cyprus, Street smART uses creative expression to prevent substance abuse and promote healthy alternatives. Activities include international training for youth workers, 12 youth-led advocacy initiatives, community art projects such as murals and spoken word, and the development of a Street smART toolkit. Running from December 2025 to June 2027, the project will build skills, raise awareness, and harness art as a tool for resilience and prevention.
OTB Europe Projects:
L’Économie circulaire, accélérateur de la résilience climatique des PME du bâtiment (Applicant: CDE Petra Patrimonia, FR) – Supporting SMEs in the construction sector to adopt circular economy practices, enhancing climate resilience and sustainability.
Virtual Feels Real 2.0 (Applicant: Udruzenje Gradana LIBERO, RS) – Exploring the potential of immersive digital technologies to strengthen adult education, skills development, and inclusion.
Female Refugees Integration and Inclusion through Volunteering (Applicant: Erasmus University Rotterdam, NL) – Promoting the social inclusion of female refugees by engaging them in meaningful volunteering opportunities, fostering skills, empowerment, and integration.
These newly approved projects reflect our commitment to building resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking communities across Europe. We are excited to begin this new chapter with our partners and look forward to sharing the impact these initiatives will create.