Erasmus+

Zavod Veles is an organizer and partner for Erasmus+ projects under the brand LIDER+ – Be the Wind of Change. As an institution accredited by the National Agency of Slovenia – MOVIT, LIDER+ runs an annual cycle of 4 activities: Dragon Dreaming, Leader in Me, Art of Facilitation, and Let’s Celebrate, all held in different venues across Slovenia.

For several years, LIDER+ has been collaborating with international networks such as Yes to Sustainability and the GEN Global Ecovillage Network, creating opportunities for cross-cultural learning, sustainable project development, and global community building.

You can find current calls and upcoming activities of LIDER+ and partner projects on the Facebook or Instagram pages of Kmetija Veles.

Petra and Jošt design and lead immersive learning experiences that help people grow as leaders, collaborators, and community builders.
Each program blends hands-on practice with reflection, offering tools for both personal development and sustainable project work.

Dragon Dreaming is a holistic approach to creating and carrying out collaborative, sustainable projects. In a world that often moves too fast, this training invites you to pause and ask what change you truly want to see—for yourself and for the planet. Participants explore the full Dragon Dreaming cycle—Dreaming, Planning, Doing, and Celebrating—and learn practical tools for inclusive project design and management. Whether you are new to project work or an experienced organizer, you’ll gain fresh ways to bring creativity, balance, and community participation into every stage of a project.

Great leaders also know how to hold space for others, and this program turns new leadership skills into strong facilitation practice. Building on the foundation of Leader in Me, participants dive into methods for guiding groups, managing group dynamics, and fostering trust. With plenty of real-time practice, you’ll learn what it takes to create supportive, creative environments where ideas flow and people feel heard.

Interested in hosting or attending a training? Contact the Lider+ team to collaborate, bring a program to your community, or join an upcoming session. Email: projectsveles@gmail.com

Along with leading their own programs under the Veles brand Lider+, they also serve as a partner organization for other Erasmus+ projects, collaborating with international teams and offering their expertise in training and facilitation—and sending participants to exchanges and courses abroad.

Get in touch to explore partnership opportunities or participant placements. Email: projectsveles@gmail.com

Over the past years, Lider+ trainings have brought together participants from Slovenia and across Europe, creating a growing network of inspired leaders, facilitators, and community builders.

Through Dragon Dreaming, Leader in Me, Art of Facilitation, and Let’s Celebrate, Petra and Jošt have:

• Organized numerous national and international trainings and workshops in partnership with Erasmus+ and other organizations.
  
• Built lasting partnerships with youth groups, NGOs, and sustainable initiatives across Europe.
  
• Gathered a rich collection of training materials, reports, and “aha” moments that capture the learning and creativity sparked in each program. (LINKS TO THE DRIVE)
  
• Inspired participants to publish articles and reflections, year after year, sharing insights and best practices with a wider audience. (LINKS TO IG, FB)

This growing body of experiences and resources continues to guide new projects and collaborations, ensuring that the knowledge and connections created through Lider+ keep expanding far beyond each training.