EU Commission is calling for new solidarity projects!

EU Commission is calling for new solidarity projects!

From now on, applications for grants within the framework of the European Solidarity Corps (ESK) can be submitted for 2025. This was announced by the EU Commission, which provides a total of 166 million euros for volunteer activities and solidarity projects. Austria can look forward to around 2.85 million euros, which can be used to support projects in areas such as environmental, digital skills, inclusion and active citizenship, such as apa.at reported.

Together with the new call, the Commission publishes a report on the ESK for the years 2021 to 2023. According to SolidaritetsSkorps.oead.at , more than 66,000 young people were active in Europe during this time the success of the program underlines. The report not only presented statistical data, but also moving stories. These tell of the support of young people for Ukrainians who fled before the Russian attack war, as well as reactions to climate and natural disasters. The report also points to the priorities of the ESK, which include inclusion, digitization and democratic participation.

a sign of solidarity

The European Solidarity Corps is an important program of the European Union, which promotes cross -border and local projects that benefit the community. It offers young adults the opportunity to actively design and work for a solidarity Europe. The Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalization, OEAD, is responsible for the implementation of the program in Austria and is committed to offering the young participants a platform for their commitment.