Local initiatives organized by ARC France play a vital role in fostering active, engaged communities and supporting young leaders and entrepreneurs. Through consultations, workshops, and meetups, ARC France creates spaces where young people can gain valuable knowledge, build connections, and exchange experiences.

Our ongoing open programs:

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs – Open consultations programme

Thinking about launching your own NGO or social business? Join our program coordinator, Erika and Valeria deliver a high quality, free one-on-one consultation to guide you through the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs business plan and application process and help shape your ideas into a successful project. ARC France is accredited host of young entrepreneurs from all eligible countries. We will share with you our experience, tell what you can expect from the programme and your future host.

Do you want to be our guest entrepreneur? Let’s meet and talk about what we can do together: projects@arcfrance.org

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In 2024 we successfully accomplished several local initiatives:

Empower Youth for Change – workshop

The workshop explored the world of NGOs, international exchanges, and social entrepreneurship. Drawing from the “Together as One” project held in Marrakesh the previous year, we shared tools and strategies for launching impactful projects within the community. This event was ideal for aspiring changemakers aged 16-25.

Erasmus Days – Meet our young changemakers! – Zoom session

Within Erasmus Days 2024 (14.10 – 19.10) participants dove into inspiring stories from past programs participants (Georgia, Morocco, Turkey) and met our volunteers online to discuss student exchanges, volunteer opportunities, and community projects. Our volunteers:  Chris and Louis shared their personal stories from international youth exchanges in half-hour slots and were answering questions and sharing pieces of advice.

Autism Awareness Workshop – April 2

On April 2, ARC France held an Autism Awareness Workshop that focused on non-formal education techniques, sensory-friendly environments, and best practices for inclusive NGO projects. A guest psychotherapist was on hand to answer questions, making the workshop ideal for educators, trainers, and psychologists who work with neurodiverse youth.

Pride Month Workshop – LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

ARC France celebrated Pride Month on June 3 with a workshop covering practical allyship, inclusivity, and supportive environments in NGOs. Drawing on experiences from the “United for NEET” project (Sep 2023), the event explored best practices for managing projects dedicated to LGBTQ+ communities inclusion. Led by our educator Matteo the workshop was open to youth leaders, community members, and inclusivity advocates. The session accommodated 12 participants.

 

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Local Activities in 2025

Theatre and Communication Workshop – June 2025

Following the Youth Workers Go to Theatre project, this workshop allowed participants to practice theatre techniques for communication, conflict management, and self-expression.

Participants:

• Practiced interactive theatre and improvisation to enhance empathy and listening.

• Applied non-violent communication methods to address conflicts.

• Worked in small groups to create scenarios illustrating local situations and solutions.

The workshop included role-plays and group feedback, turning international project learnings into concrete local actions while strengthening creativity and teamwork.

Active Citizenship Workshop – October 2025

Following the Voices of Tomorrow project, this workshop allowed young people to put their civic skills into practice and engage in local initiatives.

Participants:

• Explored how local authorities and participatory democracy work.

• Proposed concrete ideas and projects for their neighborhood or community.

• Strengthened listening, non-violent communication, and teamwork skills.

The workshop included role-plays, simulations of local councils, and interactive debates, turning ideas into concrete actions and promoting active citizenship at the community level.