FORMIDABLE – Project Overview (KA152-YOU)

Project Summary
The FORMIDABLE project aims to empower young individuals aged 18-25 by enhancing their self-esteem and self-expression through art and performance.
It responds to challenges amplified by the pandemic, using creativity to bridge the gap between local traditions and international understanding to foster a robust European identity.
Title: FORMIDABLE
Participants: 32
Countries: 6
Location: Ružomberok, Slovakia
Key objectives
Boost Global Connections
Expand participants’ global networks and understanding of diverse cultures through international exchange.
Encourage Personal Growth
Enhance participants’ personal skills in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through collaborative activities.
Enhance Self-Expression Through Arts
Leverage art and performance as a creative outlet, enabling participants to explore and express their identities in a supportive environment.
The partnership

Slovak Coordinator – IKReON
As the coordinating organization, IKReON is a Slovak non-profit dedicated to empowering individuals through non-formal education within the Erasmus+ framework and beyond. Based in Ružomberok, IKReON specializes in designing and implementing international projects focused on key areas such as creativity, digital skills, and active citizenship. With a strong local network and expertise in project management, IKReON aims to bridge local needs with international opportunities, fostering intercultural dialogue and providing high-quality learning experiences for both youth and adults.

Associazione Culturale Pro.m.e.t.eu.s
Pro.m.e.t.eu.s is an Italian cultural association focused on promoting education, training, and European mobility. They work with people of all ages to enhance skills, foster intercultural understanding, and encourage active participation in society through the design and implementation of local and international projects, particularly within the Erasmus+ framework.

Fundacja i2
Based in Poland, Fundacja i2 (Innovation & Integration Foundation) is dedicated to fostering innovation and social integration through education. The organization specializes in developing and implementing projects that support youth and adults, focusing on areas like digital skills, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship to build a more inclusive and forward-thinking society.

Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons is a Bulgarian non-profit organization committed to providing non-formal educational opportunities for young people. Their work centers on personal and professional development, aiming to broaden the horizons of participants through international projects, workshops, and cultural exchanges that promote tolerance, leadership, and community engagement.

F.Y.C.A.
As a leading youth organization in Armenia, FYCA works to unite and empower youth clubs across the country. Their mission is to promote active citizenship, volunteering, and non-formal education, providing young Armenians with the skills and opportunities to contribute to their communities and engage in international dialogue and cooperation.

Be Up
Be Up is an Austrian organization dedicated to the personal and professional development of young people and adults. They specialize in creating non-formal learning experiences, training courses, and coaching sessions focused on enhancing soft skills, promoting mental well-being, and empowering individuals to reach their full potential in their personal and professional lives.
Activities overview
Project outputs
A key outcome of this project is the creation of the toolkit “FORMIDABLE – Tricks to Tackle Social Divide,” a compendium of the methodologies and activities carried out during the project.
Articles who talk about FORMIDABLE
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FORMIDABLE Results: Methods, Moments and Toolkit
FORMIDABLE Results: Methods, Moments & Toolkit As coordinator, IKReON is proud to share the outcomes of FORMIDABLE. The youth exchange brought together young people from six countries for a week of non-formal learning through arts, movement, nature and reflection. The project strengthened international connections, improved teamwork and communication, and increased confidence in creative self-expression. Below…
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FORMIDABLE Reflections: A Week of Art, Connection, and European Identity in Ružomberok
FORMIDABLE: A Week of Creativity, Confidence & Community The FORMIDABLE project aims to empower young individuals by enhancing their self-esteem and self-expression through art, while bridging the gap between local traditions and international understanding to foster a robust European identity. The initiative responds to the challenges posed by the pandemic, emphasizing the need for activities…
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FORMIDABLE: Youth, Art, and European Connection in Ružomberok
IKReON announces “FORMIDABLE – FOsteRing self-esteeM and self-expressIon, Discovering common EuropeAn roots By performing arts Led by youngstErs” (Project number: 2024-1-SK02-KA152-YOU-000216164), an Erasmus+ youth exchange focused on strengthening self-esteem and self-expression through art and performance, while connecting local traditions with a wider European outlook. The initiative responds to post-pandemic needs by offering inclusive, non-formal learning…
