How do you really work in a team? Is it about being the loudest, the fastest or the one with all the ideas—or about knowing how to listen, adapt and bring different strengths together? 

Today, we spend more time on our phones and less time playing, moving and figuring things out together. But real teamwork isn’t always easy—it means listening, adapting, dealing with different personalities and finding a way forward when we disagree. “Different Me, Stronger We” gives young people from Hungary and Romania the chance to step away from screens, get active and reconnect through sports, games and hands-on activities. 

Along the way, they will discover their own strengths, learn to appreciate what others bring to the team, and experience how different people can actually make a team stronger. Because sometimes, the best way to learn how to work together is simply to play, move, challenge yourself and do it together.

Ready to step out of your comfort zone, get active and discover your team power? Join us and find out what you bring to the team! 

We are looking for enthusiastic young people from Hungary and Romania to join an exciting youth exchange focused on teamwork, active lifestyles and discovering how our differences can make us stronger together. Through sports, cooperative games and non-formal education, you’ll have the chance to step out of your comfort zone, meet new people and discover your own strengths while learning how to be a better teammate.

✅ Who can apply?

• Resident or citizen of Hungary or Romania

• Aged between 16–20 years old

• Motivated to enhance their team work and cooperation skills

• Open-minded, active, and ready to participate fully in interactive workshops, team activities, and discussions

• Excited to work with peers from different countries and cultural backgrounds

• Available for the full 7-day program and committed to active participation in all sessions

• Willing to share what you’ve learned with your school, youth group, or local community after the exchange

👤 Group Composition:

From each participating country, we will select:

• 8 young participants (ages 16–20)

• 1 group leader (aged 18+), responsible for supporting and guiding their national group throughout the project

No participant can arrive later than the official arrival day or depart earlier than the official departure day. Skipping activity days is not tolerated.

We encourage greener means of travel whenever possible, such as public transportation, carpooling, or contracted bus. Once the groups are formed, we will organize and arrange the most efficient route and means of travel to Izvoare, Harghita County Romania.

The transport tickets will be purchased by the organization for the participants. Please do NOT buy any tickets on your own without first consulting us, to avoid any risk of your travel expenses being ineligible for reimbursement.

Arrival in Izvoare: 30 October 2026
Departure from Izvoare: 7 November 2026
(Some groups might start the travel during the night in order to arrive in time to the activity in time)

IMPORTANT: Most of the costs like travel, activities, materials, accommodation, and daily food, are covered by the Erasmus+ programme. Rest, such as insurance, travel upgrades such as priority, checked-in luggage, 1st class tickets, etc, are not covered. Please, remember, The EU does co-fund, not fully fund this event, therefore you must cover your additional expenses.

All the participants must have valid travel insurance for the whole project period, including the travel days. The insurance must cover the following: 

• Third-party liability 

• Lost or stolen baggage. 

• Accident and serious illness. 

We cannot accept participants without private travel insurance. Supplementary, we also recommend that you get a European health insurance card. Your national health insurance provider issues this card. 

It’s time to showcase your country and culture in a fun, creative way!
Each national group is expected to prepare a short program to present their traditions, customs, and way of life. This is a special moment when participants can get to know each other’s cultures in a relaxed and informal setting.

What to bring:

• Traditional snacks and foods 

• National flags 

• Traditional clothes
  
  

Ideas for your presentation:

• Creative performances (songs, dances, short plays)

• Interactive quizzes or games

• Storytelling sessions or short videos (optional, only during free time)

We encourage you to be as creative as possible — think outside the box! Use theatre, live presentations, dances, or even funny sketches to make your evening memorable.

In the area, the average temperature in autumn is between 5 °C and 15°C. Please check accuweather.com for more updated information about the weather. Casual, comfortable sportswear, slippers or sneakers for indoor and comfortable shoes for outdoor activities. It may also rain throughout our stay, so please pack warm clothes, waterproof jackets, and shoes. 

Arrival Day – Participants arrive at Pensiunea Irgo, settle in, and take part in an informal meet & greet to start connecting with each other and the group.

Day 1 – Me in the Group: Building Trust: Getting to know each other, breaking the ice and creating a safe and supportive space where everyone can be themselves.

Days 2–6 – Learning Journey: From Me to We: Participants will explore their strengths and uniqueness, discover how different personalities and abilities can complement each other, and develop teamwork through sports, cooperative challenges and non-formal education. They will explore inclusion and wellbeing, connect physical activity with mental and social health, and discover how teamwork can lead to active participation and meaningful change in their communities through the European Youth Goals.

Day 7 – Looking Forward: Reflecting on the learning journey through Youthpass, evaluating the experience, sharing memories, celebrating together and preparing for departure.

Departure Day – Farewells and departure, taking with them new skills, experiences, and ideas for positive change in their communities.

In order to apply,  you have to create  an ASEY account, using  the link below.  If you already have an account  you  need to  log in  and complete the application form!
When you are creating the account and applying please carefully read the application form and note that:
1. We are not responsible for the wrong or incomplete data you introduce in the form.
2. Your data such as name, e-mail, and date of birth must be correct. Making mistakes will automatically translate into wrong information on your certificate received at the end of the project.
3. You must use no other e-mail address other than yours. Make sure you have access to it.
4. You have to specify to us if you prefer a vegetarian or vegan menu or have any allergies or intolerances - this cannot be changed during the project .