D (special) DAYS

Building inclusive spaces through creativity, movement and participation

D DAYS brings together young people, educators and community partners across four European countries to create more inclusive opportunities for youths with special needs through shared learning, creativity and participation.

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Project at a Glance

D DAYS develops a practical inclusion model built around Drama, Dance, Art, Yoga and Sport. Secondary school teachers receive tailored training before leading mixed teams of students and youths with special needs through a 20-week Operational Program in Inclusive Club branches in Santa Maria da Feira, Kočani, Piraeus and Daruvar. Through regular inclusive activities, transnational exchange and community engagement, the project aims to strengthen participation, peer interaction and sustainable local support.

  • Project Duration

    01 Dec 2024 – 30 Nov 2026 (24 months)

  • Partner Countries

    Portugal, Greece, North Macedonia, Croatia

  • Target Group

    Youths with special needs; secondary school students; secondary school teachers

  • Funding Programme

    Erasmus+ KA220-YOU (Cooperation partnerships in youth)

  • Objectives

    Establish safe and inclusive environments for youths with special needs through a tailored D DAYS programme, Transnational Inclusive Club branch-clubs, and strengthened teacher capacity in Drama, Dance, Art, Yoga and Sport activities.

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  • Activities

    Develop the D DAYS Handbook and teacher-training modules, deliver two transnational training events, establish four Inclusive Club branches, and implement the 20-week programme alongside Special (Olympic) Games and dissemination activities.

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  • Project Results

    A D DAYS Handbook with tailored training modules, an operational Transnational Inclusive Club with four local branch-clubs, a 20-week Operational Program for inclusive D DAYS activities, and a strategic partnership document supporting long-term inclusion.

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Project Partners

  • MUNICIPIO DE SANTA MARIA DA FEIRA

    Applicant Partner — Portugal

  • Agrupamento de Escolas Coelho e Castro

    Portugal

  • DCTR - ASSOCIACAO CULTURAL

    Portugal

  • Municipality of Kocani

    North Macedonia

  • Zdruzenie na Gragjani Regionalna Asocijacija za oddrzliv razvoj na istocen region Kochani

    North Macedonia

  • Sredno Opstinsko Uciliste Ljupco Santov p.o. Kocani

    North Macedonia

  • Action for the civil society

    Greece

  • ENEEGYL PEIRAIA

    Greece

  • Tehnicka skola Daruvar

    Croatia

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