
R5. VIRAL CAMPAIGN «A BIG BROTHER TO REACH THE FUTURE»

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Multiplier event in Spain
Fundación Isabel Gemio has held the multiplier event of the Erasmus+ QUALITY YOUTH MENTORING FOR INCLUSION project, co-funded by the European Union, in Madrid, at the Representation of the European Commission in Spain. The main objective of this project is to establish and consolidate a European network called QUALITY YOUTH MENTORING FOR INCLUSION composed of national organisations from different EU Member States in the field of rare diseases. This project promotes the empowerment of young people and children affected by rare diseases with similar barriers across Europe.




PARTICIPANTS in Spain
Laura
Mentor
«During the MENTORING, I will show the mentee how to improve the self-confidence. Besides, we will share experiences about similar situations that we both had to face».

Antonio
Mentor
«As a MENTOR, I will help the young apprentice to reach their full potential. We all need to be understood, someone who can guide and support us on the journey through rare diseases«.

Eduardo
Mentee
«The MENTOR is the only person who can truly understand me. I will feel accompanied and could speak freely with him».

Multiplier event in Italy
On Wednesday, December 11, Parent Project held the multiplier event at the headquarters of the UILDM – Unione Italiana Lotta alla Distrofia Muscolare in Legnano, in the province of Milan, with the collaboration of UILDM’s Legnano and Lecco sections. Vittorio Montixi, an educator and project operator for Parent Project, led the meeting. Initially, an overview of the project was presented, followed by a role-playing activity where participants personally experienced the project’s dynamics.



PARTICIPANTS in Italy

Alessia
Mentee
«Thanks to this experience, I was able to apply both my STRENGHTS and my areas for improvement».
Multiplier event in Croatia
On Tuesday, December 17, Rare Diseases Croatia hosted the multiplier event at the Youth Health Center in Zagreb. During the event, they explained that the mentoring program aims to establish a relational connection between the mentor and the mentee through a mutual understanding process that unfolds in different stages. In this way, the mentor acts as a “big brother,” offering skills and techniques to help the mentee become aware of their strengths and priorities, thereby enhancing their resilience and emotional management.



PARTICIPANTS in Croatia

Mirta
Mentor
«I think that MENTORING can be of great help to me in sense of broadening my perspectives, learning, even more development of empathy and understanding».
Kristina
Mentee
«It’s a really nice feeling to talk to someone, exchange experiences and stories, and know that this person UNDERSTANDS you because they’re going through the same things».

Multiplier event in Cyprus
Also on Tuesday, December 17, the Cyprus Alliance for Rare Disorders organized its multiplier event at its offices in Nicosia, specifically at the Folea Center. During the event, they highlighted that the initiative has created a European network for young people affected by rare diseases, aiming to improve their resilience, emotional management, and self-confidence.



PARTICIPANTS in Cyprus
QUALITY YOUTH MENTORING FOR INCLUSION
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