European Learning Network MTÜ

Talent was never the problem. The money myths are. 💸

So many gifted artists, designers, musicians and writers stay broke — not because the work isn't good enough, but because of what we're taught to believe about money and creativity. Here are five myths worth unlearning 👇

🚫 "Charging more scares clients away." → Undercharging is what quietly drains you.
🚫 "Do what you love and the money follows." → Passion isn't a pricing strategy.
🚫 "One big client means I'm secure." → One client is one point of failure.
🚫 "I'm a creative, not a numbers person." → Avoiding your finances is what keeps you broke.
🚫 "It's your art OR the money — pick one." → Your perspective is exactly what people pay for.

This is exactly why we built ArtBiz. 🎨

ArtBiz is a EU-funded programme helping creative people turn their craft into a sustainable business — without needing big savings, a huge following, or a business degree. We focus on the practical things that actually change your income: pricing your work with confidence, building income that doesn't depend on a single client, protecting what you create, and growing on your own terms.

And we built it for everyone — with real support for creatives from underserved backgrounds, because your story and perspective aren't obstacles. They're your edge.

We have officially kicked off the Sa-Fi project in Malta!

We are making great strides in developing modules and innovative tools that empower adults—especially seniors and vulnerable groups—to become more resilient in today’s digital financial ecosystem, where convenience and scams can often be just one text message apart.

Stay tuned for more updates as we work towards building safer and more inclusive digital financial literacy solutions.

MEANS 2.0 | Newsletter #3 – April 2026
The project is entering its final stretch… and it's doing so with very powerful results.

✔️InnovateConnect successfully completes its mission in Romania, Spain and Estonia
✔️More than 120 people trained in our capacity building sessions
✔️International panels on AI, ethics and digitalization
✔️Multiplier events underway, connecting more than 60 participants

A path built with real people, shared ideas, and an impact that is already tangible. Now is the time to discover everything we have created and be part of this European exchange that continues to generate opportunities.

This activity is part of the Erasmus+ MEANS 2.0 - Migrantentrepreneurship 2.0 Project ERASMUS+ 2024-1-RO01-KA210-ADU-000251857

Info PILL #2 | Multiplier Event

🚀We bring knowledge closer to people to generate real impact.
Three meetings in Romania, Spain and Estonia will bring together more than 60 participants including professionals, educators, entities and companies with a common goal: to share results, exchange ideas and create new opportunities around migrant entrepreneurship.

🌍A space to discover, connect and collaborate… where ideas don't stay in theory, but become practice.

Will you join the change?
This activity is part of the Erasmus+ MEANS 2.0 - Migrantentrepreneurship 2.0 (ERASMUS+ 2024-1-RO01-KA210-ADU-000251857)

📣On March 23rd, we met in Ciudad Real for another transnational meeting of the MEANS 2.0 project. It was a very enriching day, where collaboration and the exchange of ideas once again took center stage. We were also joined by representatives from the European Projects Office, who provided valuable insights into the work we have been developing.

🤝Together with our partners, we carried out the final review of the project, sharing results, lessons learned, and the impact generated throughout the entire process.

🌍 Because if there's one thing we know for sure, it's that cooperation is the driving force of Europe. We continue to move forward, together, towards a more innovative and inclusive future.

This meeting is part of the Erasmus+ MEANS 2.0 - Migrantentrepreneurship 2.0 (2024-1-RO01-KA210-ADU-000251857), in which Aprofem hosted the meeting.

ArtBiz has reached an exciting mid-phase milestone 🎉
With educator training successfully completed in Bulgaria and our modules developed, we’re now refining the final details.

We’re making the last improvements to our modules and will soon be ready to launch—empowering artists with entrepreneurial skills to not only sustain themselves in today’s economy but also contribute to a thriving creative economy. 🎨🚀

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🎉 El pasado 23 de marzo nos reunimos en Ciudad Real para celebrar un nuevo encuentro transnacional del proyecto MEANS 2.0. Una jornada muy enriquecedora, donde la colaboración y el intercambio de ideas volvieron a ser protagonistas. Además, contamos con la visita de la Oficina de Proyectos Europeos, que aportó una mirada muy valiosa al trabajo que venimos desarrollando.

🤝 Junto a nuestros socios, llevamos a cabo la revisión final del proyecto, compartiendo resultados, aprendizajes y el impacto generado a lo largo de todo el proceso.

🌍 Porque si algo tenemos claro, es que la cooperación es el motor de Europa. Seguimos avanzando, juntos, hacia un futuro más innovador e inclusivo.

Este encuentro forma parte del proyecto Erasmus+ MEANS 2.0 - Migrantentrepreneurship 2.0 (2024-1-RO01-KA210-ADU-000251857), en el que Aprofem participa junto a Association ALL European Learning Network MTÜ , con financiación de la European Commission

🎉 On March 23rd, we gathered in Ciudad Real for a new transnational meeting of the MEANS 2.0 project — a really enriching day focused on collaboration and exchanging ideas.

✨ We were also pleased to welcome the European Projects Office, whose visit brought valuable insight to the work we’ve been developing.

🤝 Together with our partners, we carried out the final review of the project, sharing results, key learnings and reflecting on the impact achieved throughout the process.

🌍 Because if there’s one thing we believe in, it’s that cooperation drives Europe forward. We keep moving ahead together, towards a more innovative and inclusive future.

This meeting is part of the Erasmus+ project MEANS 2.0 (2024-1-RO01-KA210-ADU-000251857), in which Aprofem participates alongside ALL and ELN, funded by the European Commission

February 24th is Estonia’s Independence Day! 🇪🇪

It's a public holiday and a day off for Estonians as they unite as one, take part in the flag raising at P**k Herman Tower, enjoy the military parade, spend time with families and friends to celebrate freedom and Estonia, their beloved home country.

February 24 is one of the most significant dates in Estonia’s history, as it commemorates the declaration of independence in 1918. After centuries under foreign rule and the War of Independence that followed, Estonia secured its freedom and became a sovereign nation.

Celebrate like a true Estonian checklist:
🏰 Flag-raising at P**k Hermann Tower at 7:33 AM - keep an eye out for the President of Estonia, Alar Karis. 👀
🎖️Military parade at 12 PM on the Freedom Square, join the celebration!
🐟 Don't miss out on traditional dishes like kiluvõileib (sprat sandwich) during the day. It really tastes amazing!

Happy Estonian Independence Day! 🇪🇪