Short Description:

Erasmus+ is the European Union’s flagship programme for education, training, youth, and sport. It fosters learning mobility, cooperation, and innovation across Europe and beyond. As part of its external dimension, the Western Balkans Youth Window is a targeted funding mechanism within Erasmus+ designed specifically to support youth in the Western Balkans 6 (WB6). It enhances opportunities for mobility, non-formal education, and cooperation projects tailored to the region’s specific needs.

Focus Areas:

• Youth mobility and education
• Non-formal and intercultural learning
• Capacity building and youth cooperation
• Social inclusion and active participation

Geographical Scope:
EU Member States and Erasmus+ Partner Countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia (WB6)

Key Activities:

• Youth exchanges and volunteering projects
• Strategic partnerships between youth organizations
• Capacity building initiatives in the field of youth
• Regional training programs and cross-border cooperation

Implementing Organizations:
Managed by the European Commission – EACEA, with support from National Erasmus+ Agencies and SALTO South East Europe Resource Centre for regional coordination.

Contact / Website:
🌐 https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu
📧 EACEA-YOUTH@ec.europa.eu
📧 EAC-ERASMUS-PLUS@ec.europa.eu