International Youth Day: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations
Every year on 12 August, International Youth Day provides an opportunity to recognise the contribution young people make to our communities, our societies and our future. But it is also a chance to look at something that is sometimes overlooked: young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow. They are already making a difference […]
World Youth Skills Day: Building Skills That Shape Better Futures
Every year on 15 July, World Youth Skills Day reminds us that when young people have the opportunity to develop the right skills, they can become changemakers in their communities. Under the theme “Skills for a shared future”, this year’s World Youth Skills Day activities will spotlight the urgent need for innovative youth skills programmes—initiatives that […]
Momentum represented at high-profile event in Galway
Maria Walsh MEP hosted an event, Thriving Mná, on July 3rd in Galway. It was the first official event hosted in the West of Ireland since Ireland assumed the Presidency of the Council of Europe on July 1st. The event brought together over 250 women to discuss issues including the Pay Transparency Directive and Female Entrepreneurship. Denise Callan attended on behalf of Momentum. […]
Momentum Attends CEC General Assembly in Brussels
Momentum was officially welcomed as a member of CEC (Comité Européen de Coordination – Acting for Social Inclusion) at the organisation’s General Assembly in Brussels on June 9th. CEC is a Brussels-based European network dedicated to the social and professional integration of young people and adults who are disadvantaged in the labour market. Founded over 20 years ago, CEC connects 19 national and regional […]
MyPEACE: Using Music to Build Peace, Empower Young People and Create Lasting Resources
Music has long been described as a universal language. It has the power to connect people across cultures, communities and experiences, creating spaces for dialogue where words alone may fall short. This belief sits at the heart of the MY PEACE (Music for Youth – A Peacebuilding Approach) project, an Erasmus+ initiative that has brought […]
When Music Becomes a Tool for Peacebuilding: Reflections from the MyPEACE Project
What role can music play in building more peaceful, inclusive communities? This question sits at the heart of the MyPEACE – Music for Youth project, an Erasmus+ initiative that brought together partners from across Europe to explore how music can foster dialogue, understanding and positive social change among young people. At Momentum, we have had […]
From Galway to the Field: Bringing Digital Empowerment to Rural Europe
Following our final in-person Transnational Partner Meeting (TPM) in Galway, hosted by Paula Whyte of Momentum, the SmartSkills project is moving into its most exciting phase yet. While the rain may have fallen on the Wild Atlantic Way, the energy within the consortium was bright as we finalised the foundations of our digital toolkit and […]
Introducing the VALUES Ethical AI Starter Kit: Practical Tools for Exploring AI
We are proud to be the Irish partner for the VALUES project. VALUES stands for Venturing into AI: Learning for an Unbounded, Ethical, and Sustainable Europe. VALUES is an Erasmus+ project dedicated to empowering young Europeans with the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding needed to thrive in a future shaped by Artificial Intelligence. In this […]
Strengthening Collaboration, Driving Impact: Plant Power Meets in Nitra
Recently, the Plant Power project partners gathered in Nitra for a transnational meeting that marked an important moment in the project’s journey. The team reflected on the progress of their Open Educational Resources and made plans for the development of the online course. Plant Power is about transformation: equipping SMEs, educators, and policymakers with the tools to embrace plant-based […]