Communication and Financial Sustainability for NGOs is a practical, hands-on 5-day program designed specifically for NGO leaders, project managers, and communication officers who want to master the art of impactful storytelling while building a resilient, multi-stream funding strategy. Set in the inspiring city of Lisbon, this course provides insider knowledge on Erasmus+ grants, European funding lines, and crowdfunding, combined with modern marketing tools. Learn how to turn your social impact into a sustainable future.

Duration: 5 days (25 hours)

Target:

• teachers working with all types of learners in both formal and non- formal context
• staff in educational institutions
• trainers

Objectives:

• Build a Strategic Communication Plan that effectively showcases their NGO’s social impact to donors, partners, and the public.
• Navigate the Erasmus+ ecosystem and successfully understand the requirements for KA1, KA2, and other European funding lines.
• Diversify NGO income streams by exploring corporate partnerships, crowdfunding, and social entrepreneurship models.
• Write compelling grant proposals that stand out to evaluators and align perfectly with funding priorities.
• Network and collaborate with international NGOs, opening doors for future cross-border partnerships and consortiums.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a strategic communication plan that clearly communicates their NGO’s mission, activities and social impact to donors, partners, stakeholders and the wider public.

• Navigate the Erasmus+ funding ecosystem by identifying relevant funding opportunities, distinguishing between Key Action 1 (KA1), Key Action 2 (KA2) and other European funding programmes, and understanding their main eligibility criteria and application requirements.

• Identify and assess alternative funding opportunities by exploring corporate partnerships, crowdfunding, social entrepreneurship and other income-generation models to strengthen their NGO’s financial sustainability.

• Design and write compelling grant proposals that respond to funding priorities, address application requirements, define clear objectives and expected outcomes, and demonstrate the relevance and impact of proposed activities.

• Apply practical strategies for communicating social impact by selecting appropriate messages, communication channels and impact indicators to strengthen donor engagement, build stakeholder trust and increase organisational visibility.

• Build international networks and explore cross-border cooperation opportunities by exchanging good practices with representatives of other NGOs, identifying potential partners and developing initial ideas for future European project consortia.

• Develop an actionable organisational development plan identifying priority steps to improve fundraising, communication and international cooperation within their NGO.

Course details:

Course Fee: €400 per participant (5 training days × €80/day)

Includes:

• Course preparation and delivery by qualified trainers.
• Five days of structured training, including workshops, practical activities and group discussions
• Training materials and educational resources

• Administrative and organisational costs
• Certificate of participation
• Europass Mobility
• Pre-course coordination and participant support.

Not included: Travel, accommodation, meals and local transportation. These expenses are the responsibility of the participants or their sending organisations.

Keywords

NGO Management, Erasmus+, EU Funding, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Strategic Communication, Financial Sustainability, Social Impact, Crowdfunding, Corporate Partnerships, Social Entrepreneurship, Project Management, International Cooperation, Partnership Development, European Projects, Non-profit Organisations, Proposal Writing, Organisational Development

Programme:

Day 1 – Does the World Know Your Impact? 

09:00 – 10:30 Level 1: Presentation of training institutions, trainers and participants

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Introduction to the programme, warmers and icebreakers

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Level 2: Presentation of communication tools and channels participants already use (branding and storytelling related)

14:00 Free afternoon

Day 2 – Amplifying Your NGO’s Voice 

09:00 – 10:30 Level 3: Strategic communication – Digital storytelling, branding, and content creation for social impact

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 4: Social Media Mastery – Free tools for NGOs

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Level 5: Public relations & media outreach

14:00 – 18:00 Free afternoon

18:00 – 19:00 Tour Guide around Lisbon’s best-kept secrets

19:00 – 21:00 Dinner in a Typical Restaurant

Day 3 – Learning How to Diversifying Income  

09:00 – 10:30 Level 6: Introduction to the Erasmus+ Programme and European funding lines

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Practical examples

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Level 7: Alternative fundings and self-sustaining

14:00 Free afternoon

Day 4 – How Can We Communicate to Win?

09:00 – 10:30 Level 8: Writing to win – How to design the narrative, project logic, and budget for an Erasmus+ grant proposal and to disseminate it on social media

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Pitching your project

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Practical tasks

14:00 Free afternoon

Dia 5 – I’m ready for Long-Term Impact! 

09:00 – 10:30 Level 9: Knowledge into action

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 10: It all comes together

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Closing and evaluation of the course

14:00 Free afternoon

Prioritizing You: Self-Care for Resilient Educators is a transformative, hands-on 5-day program designed exclusively for teachers and educational staff who need to step back, recharge, and build sustainable emotional resilience. Set in the relaxing and inspiring city of Lisbon, this course blends practical wellness training with enriching cultural experiences. It’s time to invest in yourself so you can return to your students with a renewed mind, a healthy body, and a lasting passion for education.

Duration: 5 days (25 hours)

Target:

• teachers working with all types of learners in both formal and non- formal context
• staff in educational institutions
• trainers

Objectives:

• Identify the signs of stress and burnout and implement proactive, research-based self-care strategies.
• Practice and lead mindfulness exercises (such as breathing techniques, grounding, and sensory awareness) tailored for both educators and students.
• Cultivate emotional regulation and resilience to manage challenging classroom environments and daily educational pressures.
• Design a personalized Well-being Action Plan to sustain healthy habits and personal self-care beyond the training.
• Network and collaborate with international peers, creating a supportive community focused on mental health in education.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Recognise and identify common signs, symptoms and contributing factors of stress and burnout in educational settings, identifying when additional professional support may be needed.
• Demonstrate and facilitate basic mindfulness exercises, including breathing techniques, grounding and sensory awareness, adapting them to the needs of educators and learners.
• Apply evidence-informed self-care and stress-management strategies to strengthen emotional regulation, resilience and well-being when facing challenging classroom situations and everyday professional pressures.
• Design and implement a personalised Well-being Action Plan, incorporating realistic self-care routines, healthy habits, stress-management techniques and strategies to maintain well-being beyond the training.
• Integrate practical mindfulness and well-being activities into educational practice to support a more balanced, supportive and emotionally aware learning environment.
• Collaborate and exchange good practices with international peers, sharing experiences, exploring approaches to mental health and well-being in education, and building professional connections to support continued learning and mutual support.

Course details:

Course Fee: €400 per participant (5 training days × €80/day)

Includes:

• Course preparation and delivery by qualified trainers.
• Five days of structured training, including workshops, practical activities and group discussions
• Training materials and educational resources

• Administrative and organisational costs
• Certificate of participation
• Europass Mobility
• Pre-course coordination and participant support.

Not included: Travel, accommodation, meals and local transportation. These expenses are the responsibility of the participants or their sending organisations.

Keywords

Well-being in Education, Mental Health, Stress Management, Burnout Prevention, Mindfulness, Self-care, Emotional Regulation, Resilience, Adult education, Teacher well being, Work life balance

Programme:

Day 1 – Is Stress Already Taking Over? 

09:00 – 10:30 Level 1: Presentation of training institutions, trainers and participants

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Introduction to the programme, warmers and icebreakers

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Level 2: Mapping our triggers – Presentation of current challenges and coping mechanisms participants already use

14:00 Free afternoon

Day 2 – Becoming Aware of My Inner Space 

09:00 – 10:30 Level 3: Introduction to Mindfulness

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Micro-practices for the classroom – Breathing exercises and grounding techniques

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Level 4:Emotional awareness and regulation tools

14:00 – 18:00 Free afternoon

18:00 – 19:00 Tour Guide around Lisbon’s best-kept secrets

19:00 – 21:00 Dinner in a Typical Restaurant

Day 3 – Learning How to Teach with Joy 

09:00 – 10:30 Level 5: The Pillars of Self-Care

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 6: Practicing self-compassion and overcoming “educator guilt”

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Creative expression and movement

14:00 Free afternoon

Day 4 – How Can Tech Be a Support and Not a Stressor?

09:00 – 10:30 Level 7: Digital well-being – Establishing boundaries with technology and emails

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 8: Mindful communication with students, parents, and colleagues

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Practical tasks

14:00 Free afternoon

Dia 5 – I’m ready to transform Education!

09:00 – 10:30 Level 9: Knowledge into action

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 10: It all comes together

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Closing and evaluation of the course

14:00 Free afternoon

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN EDUCATION

Are you ready to bridge the gap between traditional teaching and the digital future?

The Digital Transformation in Education course is a dynamic, hands-on 5-day program designed to empower educators with the digital pedagogical skills needed for the modern classroom. Set in the vibrant city of Lisbon, this course blends intensive, practical training with cultural experiences, allowing you to learn, network, and transform your teaching practice.
Duration: 5 days (25 hours)
Target:

• teachers working with all types of learners in both formal and non- formal context
• staff in educational institutions
• trainers

Objectives:

• Identify and integrate cutting-edge classroom management and presentation tools into their daily teaching.
• Gamify the learning experience using interactive quiz apps and language-learning platforms to boost student engagement.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethically and effectively as an assistant for lesson planning, material creation, and productivity.
• Design and implement digital-first lesson plans that seamlessly combine technology with pedagogy.
• Network and collaborate with international peers, sharing best practices in a supportive environment.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and select appropriate digital classroom management and presentation tools to enhance teaching effectiveness and support learner engagement.

2. Design and implement gamified learning activities using interactive quiz applications and language-learning platforms to increase motivation and active participation.

3. Apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools ethically and effectively to support lesson planning, develop educational materials, and improve teaching productivity, while considering data protection, copyright, and responsible use.

4. Develop digital-first lesson plans that integrate digital tools, interactive resources, and sound pedagogical approaches to address diverse learning needs and learning objectives.

5. Collaborate and network with international peers, exchanging good practices, sharing digital teaching resources, and developing ideas for applying innovative approaches in their own educational contexts.

6. Evaluate the educational value of digital tools and AI-supported activities, identifying opportunities for improvement and adapting their use to different teaching and learning contexts.

Programme:

Day 1 – Is Digital Transformation already happening?
09:00 – 10:30 Level 1: Presentation of training institutions, trainers and participants

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Introduction to the programme, warmers and icebreakers

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Level 2: Presentation of tools participants already use

14:00 Free afternoon

Day 2 – Becoming aware of my Digital Transformation
09:00 – 10:30 Level 3: Classroom management tools

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 4: Presentation tools – Nearpod, Thing Link, NoteBookLM

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Presentation tools – Mentimeter, Canva

14:00 – 18:00 Free afternoon

18:00 – 19:00 Tour Guide around Lisbon’s best-kept secrets

19:00 – 21:00 Dinner in a Typical Restaurant

Day 3 – Learning how to teach with fun!
09:00 – 10:30 Level 5: Quiz tools – Flippity, Quizlet, Quizizz

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 6: Language learning apps

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Level 7: QR Codes

14:00 Free afternoon

Day 4 – How can the AI be a tool and not a replacement?
09:00 – 10:30 Level 8: AI apps

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 AI prompts

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Practical tasks

14:00 Free afternoon

Dia 5 – I’m ready to transform Education!
09:00 – 10:30 Level 9: Knowledge into action

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 12:15 Level 10: It all comes together

12:15 – 12:30 Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Closing and evaluation of the course

14:00 Free afternoon

Course details:
Course Fee: €400 per participant (5 training days × €80/day)
Includes:

• Course preparation and delivery by qualified trainers.
• Five days of structured training, including workshops, practical activities and group discussions
• Training materials and educational resources

• Administrative and organisational costs
• Certificate of participation
• Europass Mobility
• Pre-course coordination and participant support.

Not included: Travel, accommodation, meals and local transportation. These expenses are the responsibility of the participants or their sending organisations.
Keywords
digital education, artificial intelligence in education, digital tools, gamification, digital pedagogy, educational technology, digital competences, innovative teaching methods

Empowering Voices: Human Rights & Inclusive Pedagogy is an interactive 5-day program designed for adult educators, trainers, and community leaders. Set in the vibrant, multicultural city of Lisbon, this course equips participants with practical tools, participatory methodologies, and human rights-based frameworks to address social inequality, encourage critical thinking, and build truly inclusive learning environments for diverse adult learners.

Duration: 5 days (25-30 hours)

Language: English

Target:
teachers working with all types of adult learners in both formal and non- formal context
staff of educational institutions
trainers

Objectives:
– Apply Human Rights Education (HRE) principles to learning contexts and non-formal education frameworks.
– Identify and deconstruct implicit bias, discrimination, and barriers faced by marginalized learners (e.g., migrants, seniors, disadvantaged socio-economic groups).
– Utilize participatory, learner-centered methodologies to address sensitive issues.
– Design inclusive learning activities and curricula that promote social justice, active citizenship, and democratic participation.
-Network and collaborate with international education practitioners to build inclusive European educational projects.

Programme:
Day 1 – Where Do Human Rights Begin?
Presentation of hosting organization, represented schools/organizations, trainers and participants
Human Rights in our everyday practice – Presentation of tools and approaches

Day 2 – Understanding the Adult Learner
Core frameworks – Human Rights Education (HRE), intersectionality, and addressing privilege in the classroom with practical examples
Deconstructing stereotypes and implicit bias in adult learning spaces
Creating safe and brave spaces for difficult conversations and vulnerable learners

Day 3 – Learning How to Teach for Empowerment
Transformative pedagogy
Storytelling and narrative methodologies for social inclusion
Practical tasks

Day 4 – How Can Tech Be a Support and Not a Stressor
Gamification and interactive tools for teaching civic rights and active citizenship
Adapting learning materials to meet diverse accessibility, linguistic, and cultural needs
Addressing contemporary Human Rights challenges: Digital rights, climate justice, and migration in adult education

Dia 5 – I’m ready to transform Education!
Knowledge into action
It all comes together
Networking
Closing and evaluation of the course

Learning Outcomes
1. Apply Human Rights Education (HRE) principles to formal, non-formal and adult learning contexts, integrating human rights, equality, dignity and democratic values into educational practice.
2. Identify and critically analyse implicit bias, discrimination and barriers to participation experienced by marginalised learners, including migrants, older adults and/or people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.
3. Facilitate participatory and learner-centred learning activities using methodologies such as Theatre of the Oppressed, story circles and critical dialogue to explore sensitive issues and encourage reflection, empathy and mutual understanding.
4. Design inclusive learning activities and educational programmes that promote social justice, equal opportunities, active citizenship and democratic participation, responding to the diverse needs and experiences of adult learners.
5. Apply inclusive facilitation strategies to create safe, respectful and accessible learning environments where participants can express different perspectives, challenge stereotypes and engage in constructive dialogue.
6. Exchange experiences and good practices with international education practitioners, identifying opportunities for cross-border collaboration and developing initial ideas for inclusive European educational projects.
7. Develop an action plan for integrating Human Rights Education into professional practice, identifying practical approaches to address discrimination, strengthen inclusion and promote a human rights-based learning culture.

Course details:

Course Fee: €400 per participant (5 training days × €80/day)
Includes:

• Course preparation and delivery by qualified trainers.
• Five days of structured training, including workshops, practical activities and group discussions
• Training materials and educational resources
• Administrative and organisational costs
• Certificate of participation (upon 80% attendance)
• Europass Mobility  (upon 80% attendance)
• Pre-course coordination and participant support.

Not included: Travel to Lisbon, accommodation, meals and local transportation. These expenses are the responsibility of the participants or their sending organisations.

 Pre-Register HERE .

Looking forward to be meeting you in Lisbon!