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What is Bridges By Mentors

Six partners from the Netherlands, Cyprus, Belgium, France, Germany, and Bulgaria.

We are an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships project, launched in September 2023, with the goal of empowering international students to mentor local youth, fostering inclusion and intercultural understanding. Our project team is led by a strong consortium of six partners from the Netherlands, Cyprus, Belgium, France, Germany, and Bulgaria. Together, we leverage our expertise to create lasting, positive impact through meaningful mentoring. 

Our Goals

We aim to facilitate the integration of international students in the region by:
Fostering intercultural encounters for young people
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Promoting civic engagement and social inclusion
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Enhancing the soft skills of both mentors and mentees
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how we do

We’re here to help you grow

Develop a comprehensive implementation guide and tailored training guidelines for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to support the Mentoring Outreach Program for international students. 

Establish a structured Mentoring Outreach Format to initiate, execute, and oversee collaborative mentoring initiatives within the region

Recruit and engage both international students and local youth participants to build a diverse and inclusive mentoring network 

Provide in-depth training to international students, equipping them with the skills needed to mentor and engage with local youth effectively.

Organise regional and European events, while actively disseminating the program’s outcomes