CuBuFo at a partnership building event in Athens
Within 15-21 Nov 2025, CuBuFo joined a Partnership Building Activity in Athens, Greece within an initiative under the Erasmus+ framework.
Our friend and colleague Suad Murselović from BONA has said it so eloquently on his organizational website:
“From the start, the working environment felt like a shared creative laboratory. Participants from Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina —each bringing their expertise, perspectives, and personal motivations—formed a diverse community united by a common purpose: to build impactful, sustainable, and innovative initiatives for young people. The diversity of backgrounds enriched every conversation, and the blend of personal narratives, professional experiences, and cultural insights transformed each session into a genuine learning opportunity.
What made this PBA especially valuable was the openness that emerged among the participants. Discussions evolved naturally—not only during formal sessions but also in spontaneous moments over coffee breaks, while waiting for presentations to start, or during short walks outside the venue. These informal exchanges often sparked the most compelling ideas. People shared their ambitions, but also their dilemmas and doubts, creating an environment where learning became a collective process rather than an individual pursuit.
Concepts were shaped collaboratively, often beginning with a single sentence or observation and gradually transforming into structured, realistic proposals with clear objectives and potential long-term impact. The sense of trust that developed early on enabled everyone—both younger participants and more experienced practitioners—to contribute freely. …
These experiences enriched not only the professional dimension of the mobility but also its personal one. Sharing moments of exploration, reflection, and discovery made the trip more memorable and reminded me how strongly personal and professional experiences can intertwine within mobility projects. Erasmus+ programmes are, at their core, about people—about learning, collaboration, and connection. And when these experiences are shared with others, they gain a deeper significance.
In retrospective, this PBA in Athens stands out as a meaningful blend of structured professional development and authentic human interaction. It reinforced the importance of cooperation in youth work, the value of intercultural dialogue, and the transformative power of shared learning. The ideas developed throughout the week have the potential to grow into impactful initiatives that address real
needs within our communities. But beyond concrete outcomes, what will remain most memorable is the sense of community that formed—one built on curiosity, creativity, mutual respect, and the belief that meaningful change is possible when people come together with a shared purpose.”
Read the full article here.
