This activity is for participants taking part in the Cities of Learning study visit for Networking and Advocating.

• To build bridges between the local and European levels, including municipalities in rural areas.
• To strengthen the dialogue between the stakeholders of local youth work.
• To make the European dimension an integral part of local youth work provision.
• To offer tools and opportunities for local stakeholders to collaborate and develop common projects.
• To recognise and promote European best practices with the purpose of peer-learning.

• The European Charter on Local Youth Work: This Charter aims to contribute to the further development of local youth work by outlining guiding principles and design considerations.
• The Changemakers Kit: A comprehensive toolkit for local youth work, which includes the European Charter on Local Youth Work principles, good practices, reference materials, and guiding questions for a quality development journey.

• Shared Focus on Local Impact: Both initiatives prioritize strengthening local youth work and recognizing learning that happens at the community level.
• Advocacy for Non-Formal Learning: Europe Goes Local's emphasis on advocacy for quality local youth work directly aligns with Cities of Learning's advocacy for the recognition of non-formal learning through Open Badges.
• Networking and Collaboration: Both platforms are built on the principles of networking, exchange of knowledge, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Tools for Quality Development: The Changemakers Kit and the European Charter on Local Youth Work offer valuable frameworks and tools for quality development that can inspire and be integrated into Cities of Learning initiatives.
• European Dimension: Europe Goes Local explicitly aims to make the European dimension an integral part of local youth work, which resonates with Cities of Learning's aspiration to build a connected European network of learning ecosystems.

• To understand Europe Goes Local's mission, key objectives, and the functionalities of their platform and tools (e.g., Changemakers Kit, European Charter).
• To explore strategies for quality development in local youth work, including peer learning and knowledge exchange, as practiced by Europe Goes Local.
• To identify potential synergies and opportunities for cooperation between local Cities of Learning initiatives and Europe Goes Local's efforts.
• To learn effective advocacy approaches for strengthening local youth work and integrating the European dimension.
• To exchange good practices related to networking and supporting local stakeholders in youth work.

• Participants should familiarize themselves with the core mission and objectives of Europe Goes Local as outlined above.
• Prepare 1-2 questions for Europe Goes Local representatives, focusing on their practical tools, advocacy strategies, or examples of successful local youth work development.
• Consider how your local Cities of Learning initiative could benefit from or contribute to Europe Goes Local's work.

• Actively listen to the presentation by Europe Goes Local representatives.
• Engage in the discussions, asking your prepared questions and sharing insights from your own experiences with Cities of Learning.
• Pay attention to how Europe Goes Local builds bridges between local and European levels, and how they foster dialogue among stakeholders.
• Observe how their tools and methodologies could be adapted or applied within the Cities of Learning framework.

• Reflect on what key learnings you gained from the visit regarding quality development in local youth work and effective advocacy.
• Consider specific ways that Europe Goes Local's approach or tools could enhance your local Cities of Learning activities.
• Note down any potential concrete follow-up actions or partnership opportunities identified that could benefit both Europe Goes Local and the Cities of Learning Network.