gE4Cities

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What are the gE4s?

We encourage the members of the Erasmus Generation across Europe to set up local garagErasmus associations – called gE4Cities. These groups are the local anchors of the Foundation and the Erasmus Generation professional network. They organise independent events as well as large meet-ups, engaging former Erasmus around Europe & enabling face-to-face contact with local business, recruitment companies, mentors and other interested subjects.

​All members of the Erasmus Generation can create a gE4! A gE4Cities local group can be created within the framework of an existing association that is active within its specific city or region and takes its name from its host city, for instance: garagErasmus4Lisbon. It adopts a statute that includes common rights and responsibilities and reflects the overall mission of garagErasmus.

Our current gE4Cities local chapters

Yerevan

Yerevan

Armenia  

Our gE4Yerevan is EduHub, a dynamic youth organization, that empowers young individuals through non-formal, non-traditional and innovative projects. EduHub focuses on diverse topics, including Media, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship ,AI, Culture and Creativity. Their philosophy and objectives cater specifically to the aspirations and dreams of local, regional, and international youth, guiding them toward achieving new heights in their professional, personal and educational journeys.

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Verona

Verona

Italy

  • gE4Verona 🡪 Oriel APS

Our gE4Verona is Oriel APS. The association’s mission is to promote the active participation of young people in their local communities and provide them with the opportunities and tools to fully realize their potential, creating opportunities to discover their talents and develop their skills. To achieve this, they utilize non-formal education and intercultural learning methods.

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Valencia

Valencia

Spain

  • gE4Valencia 🡪 Mediterráneo Internacional

Our gE4Valencia is Erasmus Valencia, a training centre focused on gastronomy and hospitality, rooted in the Mediterranean culture. It combines culinary education with international mobility experiences, promoting cultural exchange and professional development in one of Europe’s most vibrant food destinations.

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Varna

Varna

Bulgaria

gE4Varna 🡪 Regional Cluster North-East

Our gE4Varna is part of the Regional Cluster “North-East”, a public-private partnership established in 2012 and officially registered in 2014. It brings together municipalities, schools, vocational training centers, the Chamber of Commerce, NGOs, companies, and agricultural producers, fostering collaboration across education, industry, and services to support skills development, innovation, and regional growth.

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Tuscany

Tuscany

Italy

gE4Tuscany 🡪 LimeUp ISSC

Our gE4Tuscany is LimeUp ISSC, a social enterprise founded by expert European project managers and fundraisers with the aim of combining professionalism in the field of European project management with a focus on local communities, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

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Torino

Torino

gE4Torino 🡪 Erasmus Torino

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Tallinn

Tallinn

Estonia

  • gE4Tallinn 🡪 MTÜ Noored Ühiskonna Heaks

Our gE4 Tallinn is MTÜ Noored Ühiskonna Heaks, a non-governmental organisation, which unites people of different ages, social class, nation and interest who have the same goal: make the world a bit better and friendlier to its inhabitants. They act as a platform where young people would have the opportunity and support to develop the changes they want to see in society and, therefore, grow as citizens.

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Silesia

Silesia

Poland

  • gE4Silesia 🡪 Katowice Internationals Foundation

Our gE4Silesia is Katowice Internationals Foundation; comprised of dedicated volunteers, this organization is on a mission to support and integrate foreigners living in Katowice while raising awareness among Polish citizens about the diverse cultures within their city.  They are working tirelessly to bridge divides, promote understanding, and create a more inclusive society in Katowice. Through their collective efforts, they are building a city where everyone, regardless of background, can feel welcomed and valued. 

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Prague

Prague

Prague is a historic European capital known for architecture and culture.
It features iconic landmarks like Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.
The city blends medieval charm with modern life and vibrant arts.

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All about our gE4Cities

All the detailed information about criteria for gE4

coordination teams and steps for establishing a gE4.

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The gE4s (or gE4Cities) are volunteer groups and represent the Erasmus Generation professional network on the local level – in their city. They act independently within the framework of a general agreement with the Foundation.
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This means that on the local level –in their city– the gE4 will be responsible for the set-up of their network and for the organisation of their activities: the more their members are commited, the more they benefit. The Foundation helps them to get the local association started and connects them to the wider national and european level. The most important step for any gE4 is to create a link with the local municipality and similar partners, which allows to organise a Meet-up with participants from all over Europe.

All members of the Erasmus Generation – actually all those who had a significant study experience abroad – can! Participation in a gE4 is open to people with many different backgrounds. However, since garagErasmus follows a social enterprise model, the core managing team that wants to set up a new gE4 should demonstrate an entrepreneurial attitude. To ensure the quality and relevance of the gE4 work, the  members of the management team have to prove some professional experience, while the coordinator and legal representative should have at least two years of relevant professional experience. In the same way, an ideal core team should bring together three former Erasmus: one involved in the world of business and entrepreneurship, one in the local university and one in the city matters.

At a Meet-up, a local airport becomes the setting where several hundred people come together. The Meet-up enables face-to-face contacts among the Erasmus Generation, the regional business community, recruitment companies, mentors, and more. 
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They connect the local and the European level and can have different objectives/purposes, for example offering job opportunities or creating and developing business ideas and start-ups.

Meet-ups can focus on various topics, such as a particular industry, a product, or a field of activity that is strongly positioned or especially sought after in the hosting city or region.

garagErasmus’ mission is to empower the members of the Erasmus Generation. More concretely, this means it is an attractive format to further develop and connect your own entrepreneurial and social activities, and to better connect yourself, your business, your NGO or group of activists both locally and Europe-wide. The support of the European Commission, prestigious universities, large companies and other stakeholders to the mission of garagErasmus, opens doors and makes Europe-wide activities in your city possible or at least much easier to organize. Within the framework agreed upon with the Foundation, gE4s are independent in their work. This means you will be able to focus the work of your gE4 around the topics and opportunities that are most essential for you, such as a particular industry, branch, activity or social cause. garagErasmus and its online platform link the local and the global level and ensure an exceptional high visibility to your activities, allowing you to attract support and participation from all over Europe.

Would you like to join our network?

garagErasmus Foundation is looking for enthusiastic, professional, and independent-minded members of the Erasmus Generation to become part of the initiative. We are reaching out to ambitious people who can make garagErasmus in their city a concrete social start-up by launching a local garagErasmus association – a gE4City. These associations will organise local activities and build up a strong network with lots of opportunities for partnerships and growth. The gE4s organise independent events as well as large Meet-ups in airports, engaging former Erasmus around Europe and enabling face-to-face contact with the local business community, recruitment companies, and more. The Foundation helps to get the local association started and connects it to the wider national and European level.

Criteria for gE4 management teams and the association building process

Send us your proposal for a gE4Cities local group!

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