LEKO projects

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

02/04/2026

We are so proud of our students from the 24B group of the Basic Education program for their story for the LEKO schools community on Tuesday afternoon, on March 31st. They made a great presentation of their Erasmus+ mobility of learners in adult education in Adra, IES ABDERA, 8-13.4.2024. , , evankelinen kansanopisto,

23/03/2026

The 5 students from LEKO 24B Basic education group were taking part in Erasmus + group mobility for adult learners from 8-13. March in Adra town, IES ABDERA school. They got a deeper understanding of Adra town, explored history, landscape, the way adults learn in Spain, took part in the activities for and with adult learners in lessons of Geography, Spanish culture, English language, and worked on their own development. They prepared and realized the day in Malaga. They attended the Picasso museum, historical sights, and Flamenco culture activities there. , , evankelinen kansanopisto,

23/03/2026

Maria from LEKO 24B Basic education group took part in Erasmus + Individual learning mobility of adult learners in very start of March in Adra town, IES ABDERA school. As she is Nicaraguan, it was very important to her to get deeper understanding of differences of Spanish culture in her home country and in actual Spain, and she got a glimpse on the different way how adults learn in Spain, she got great interaction with local people and took part in the activities for and with adult learners in IES Abdera school, she did great preparation work for arriving group from LEKO and work on own development. , , evankelinen kansanopisto,

20/01/2026

Preparation visit in Adult education Erasmus + KA 121 in EIS Abdera, Department of Adult Education in South Spain together with teachers, in job shadowing from Germany Volkshochschule und Musikschule Bingen on Rhein eV 19-21.1.26. Meeting the administrators of program, teachers and students; taking part in classes, modeling cooperation in future and exploring Adra town. Great thanks to our hosts Yolanda Arruñada and Josè Antonio Campos. , , evankelinen kansanopisto,

08/01/2026

LEKO community learns about and tests the new learning program "Culture Goes Outdoors" created as part of the ERASMUS+ ADU small partnership project Culture in Nature. 10.11.2025
Partners we worked with: Association “Sadarbības Platforma” (Latvia, coordinator) and UNESCO Youth Association (Malta)
Erasmus+ project no. 2023-1-LV01-KA210-ADU-000157681. Funded by the European Union.

07/01/2026

The concluding and inspiring Closing conference for a 2-year small partnership project 2023-1-LV01-KA210-ADU-000157681 "Culture Goes Outdoors" 26.11.2026, online!
This was the day when culture and nature met, international experiences intertwined, and new ideas for the future were formed. We got fresh insights, stories across 3 countries, reliving how cultural initiatives can thrive in natural environments.
The conference began with an overview of the "Culture Goes Outdoors" project, presented by the project leader Lauma Celma (Latvia). She shared a comprehensive review of the project's goals, tasks, challenges, and the valuable insights gained. Afterwards, participants were introduced to the Finnish experience, presented by Ilze Liepiņa-Naula (Finland). She shared valuable discoveries and compared the Northern European practices with experiences from the South – Malta.
The Maltese experience was especially interesting, with Yorath Abela(Malta) providing inspiring insights into cross-border collaboration and how various cultural activities are implemented. The realization that nature is not only forests, but also cliffs and lagoons, expanded the understanding of what nature truly is. The possibilities for creating culture in nature in Malta were also highlighted.
Next, the Latvian experience was presented by Iveta Pokromoviča, who shared examples of cultural activities in nature and the local challenges faced. She also emphasized the importance of cultural activities not harming nature, demonstrating how creative concepts can live in harmony with nature, such as in the "Ghost Night Trails" event. A special emphasis was placed on Culture Without Harming Nature, with Anita Hanzena (Latvia) presenting the project experience, showcasing how creative cultural concepts can come to life while respecting and protecting natural landscapes.
The conference also gave special attention to the new learning program "Culture Goes Outdoors", which was presented, sparking curiosity about the new educational opportunities and skills participants would gain. At the end of the event, a cooperation memorandum was signed, reaffirming shared values and the commitment to further collaboration.
At the conclusion of the conference, participants engaged in lively discussions, sharing personal reflections, new ideas, and forming meaningful connections that developed throughout the day.
Project Partners:
Association “Sadarbības Platforma”, Latvia (Coordinator)
UNESCO Youth Association, Malta
Loimas Evangelical Folk School, Finland
The project is implemented within the framework of the European Union Erasmus+ Programme for Small-scale Partnerships in Adult Education (KA210-ADU) and funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained in this document.
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18/11/2025

Welcome. We are so happy to have you Milan and Mattys here, in LEKO

18/11/2025

Dear friends, our project is close to the end. Come and find out about it.
Invitation to the Final Conference of the Project “Culture Goes Outdoors”
On 26 November 2025 at 18:00 (EET), the final conference of the project “Culture Goes Outdoors” will take place online. During the event, we will explore the activities carried out within the project and learn from the experiences of Latvia, Finland and Malta in organising cultural events outdoors.
Participants will also get an insight into the training programme developed during the project on how to plan and organise cultural events in outdoor environments — a valuable tool for anyone already working in the cultural field or those who are planning to try their hand at event organisation.
Date and time: 26.11.2025, 18:00 (EET)
Venue: Online (access link will be sent to registered participants)
Everyone interested is welcome to join! Expect both inspiration and practical tools for future activities.
Registration: https://ej.uz/konfkid
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Project Partners:
* Association “Sadarbības Platforma”, Latvia (Coordinator)
* UNESCO Youth Association, Malta
* Loimaa Evangelical Folk School, Finland
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The project No. 2023-1-LV01-KA210-ADU-000157681 is implemented by the Association “Sadarbības Platforma” within the European Union Erasmus+ programme Small-Scale Partnerships in Adult Education (KA210-ADU).
This project is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

27/10/2025

Culture in Nature KA2: Malta

The final mobility of the Erasmus+ KA210-ADU – Small-scale partnerships in adult education project “Culture in Nature” took place in Malta, offering participants a vivid contrast to their previous experiences in Latvia and Finland. On 26 June, at the crystal-clear waters of the Blue Lagoon on Comino Island, the group explored Malta’s unique Mediterranean environment. This was a dramatic shift from Nordic forests to azure seas and limestone cliffs. The opening day provided both cultural immersion and mobility orientation activities for participants.

The following day the group journeyed through the historical heart of Malta, discovering the Three Cities, Valletta’s streets and fortifications. Cultural highlights included visits to family-owned businesses, tasting ftira – Malta’s beloved flatbread – and the engaging Malta 5D experience. The reflective session at the end of the day sparked meaningful discussions about the definition of “nature” and how Malta’s dry yet culturally rich climate shapes local traditions. Participants also continued to refine the evaluation tool – a key element of the training programme that was developed throughout the project.

The third day offered participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic Maltese festivities held outdoors – the traditional feast of Mnarja, which for centuries has honoured Saints Peter and Paul, combining religious devotion with agricultural heritage. Participants experienced folk singing, traditional foods, and even met the President of Malta. In the evening, they attended the Siggiewi festa, where Malta’s dramatic relationship with the sky was revealed through street and church illuminations, fireworks, and the traditional giggifogu. On the fourth day, during their exploration of southern Malta, participants discovered the island’s ancient past at Għar Dalam cave, where remains of the earliest inhabitants and extinct fauna illustrated how limestone geology shaped civilization since megalithic times. The day concluded in Marsaxlokk, with its colourful fishing boats and a traditional Sunday family meal – a typical Mediterranean habit that highlights community and hospitality.

The final day was dedicated to consolidating insights and further developing the evaluation tool, drawing on experiences from all three countries to create a versatile resource for culturally responsible event planning. A visit to Mdina, the ancient capital, provided a contemplative contrast with its quiet, fortified streets and panoramic countryside views, before participants enjoyed a spontaneous night swim. At the project’s conclusion, participants reflected on their transformative journey across three distinct European environments. The contrasts between European landscapes and Malta’s Mediterranean shores broadened their understanding of how nature influences culture and offered new perspectives for rethinking traditional approaches to event planning. The refined evaluation tool became their shared achievement – an accessible and comprehensive resource for creating meaningful cultural experiences that respect both local traditions and the natural environment.

With the final conference scheduled for November, participants look forward to sharing their knowledge and strengthened connections formed during this unique journey of cultural and natural exploration across Europe.

Partners: NGO Sadarbības Platforma, Latvia (coordinator); UNESCO Youth Association, Malta; Loimaa Evangelical Folk School, Finland.
The project “Sadarbības Platforma” No. 2023-1-LV01-KA210-ADU-000157681 is implemented within the framework of the European Union’s Erasmus+ Small-scale partnerships in adult education (KA210-ADU) programme.
The project is funded by the European Union. This publication reflects only the views of the author, and not necessarily those of the European Union or the European Commission, which are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.