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As part of the EYONEDIP project – Empowering Youth Organizations in Neighbourhood East for Digital Inclusion and Peacebuilding (Project No. 101245244 – ERASMUS-YOUTH-2025-CB-NE), two local micro-pilot workshops were successfully implemented in Armenia and Georgia in March 2026 under Work Package 2. These activities represent a key milestone in the project, as they provided the first real-life testing of the methodologies developed during the initial Training of Trainers (ToT #1) phase. Testing Methodologies in Real Local Contexts The micro-pilots were designed as 1-day workshops involving approximately 20 young participants in each country, with a particular focus on youth from marginalised backgrounds. Their main objective was to:  test the relevance and effectiveness of the ToT-developed content,  allow newly trained facilitators to apply their skills in practice,  collect feedback to improve the next training phase (ToT #2). Both activities were delivered by local trainers who participated in ToT #1, ensuring strong ownership and contextual adaptation. Armenia Micro-Pilot – Yerevan (ASUE) The Armenian micro-pilot was organised by Copernicus Yerevan, in cooperation with the Armenian State University of Economics (ASUE), where the workshop took place. Participants engaged in interactive sessions focused on:  digital inclusion and access to online tools,  communication and constructive dialogue,  teamwork and problem-solving exercises. The workshop applied non-formal education methods such as group work, role-play, and collaborative tasks. The active participation of youth confirmed the relevance of the approach in the Armenian context. Georgia Micro-Pilot – Ozurgeti (Local Youth Centre) The second micro-pilot was implemented in Ozurgeti, Georgia, organised by the Student-Youth Council (SYC) at a local youth centre. The workshop created a dynamic and inclusive environment where participants explored:  digital collaboration and participation,  communication skills and dialogue,  practical group-based activities. The use of locally trained facilitators ensured that the content was accessible, culturally relevant, and effectively delivered. Key Results and Participant Feedback Feedback collected from both micro-pilots shows very positive outcomes:  high levels of participant satisfaction,  strong engagement and active involvement,  clear understanding of the topics presented,  high perceived usefulness of the activities. As reflected in the feedback questionnaires , participants consistently rated the workshops as:  useful and relevant,  well organised,  easy to follow,  and expressed willingness to participate in similar activities again. These results confirm that the methodologies developed during ToT #1 are effective and adaptable in different local contexts. Lessons Learned and Next Steps The micro-pilots provided valuable insights for the continuation of the project:  The importance of interactive and participatory methods in engaging youth  The need to maintain simple and accessible language, especially when working with diverse groups  The effectiveness of combining digital tools with dialogue-based activities These findings will directly contribute to the adjustment and improvement of ToT #2, ensuring a stronger and more refined training phase. Strengthening Youth Work in the Region The successful implementation of the micro-pilots demonstrates the project’s capacity to:  strengthen local youth organisations,  empower young people with practical skills,  promote inclusion and constructive dialogue in community settings. By testing and refining its approach at the local level, EYONEDIP continues to build a solid foundation for its next phases, including Innovation Labs and further capacity- building activities. EU Support The EYONEDIP project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, supporting cooperation, capacity-building, and youth empowerment across Europe and the Neighbourhood East region.