‘Life-changing’ international learning scheme in Wales at risk of closure
Taith programme, set up after UK’s post-Brexit withdrawal from Erasmus+, faces uncertain future over fundingA “life-changing” international learning programme set up in Wales after Brexit is at risk of being closed down.Taith, which means “journey” in Welsh/Cymraeg, was established by the...
<p>Taith programme, set up after UK’s post-Brexit withdrawal from Erasmus+, faces uncertain future over funding</p><p>A “life-changing” international learning programme set up in Wales after Brexit is at risk of being closed down.</p><p><a href="https://www.taith.wales/">Taith</a>, which means “journey” in Welsh/Cymraeg, was established by the Senedd in 2022 after the UK pulled out of the Erasmus+ student exchange programme. Its reach is much wider: many participants get involved through schools, youth groups or adult education centres, and nearly half come from underrepresented backgrounds. Data <a href="https://fundedbyerasmus.co.uk/">suggests</a> Taith has already funded approximately twice as many projects in Wales as Erasmus+ did, working with less money.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/19/taith-international-learning-programme-wales-senedd-funding">Continue reading...</a>
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