The youth exchange "Make The World Green Again" aims to bring together 50 young participants aged 16–18 from Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. In recent years, there has been increasing recognition of the role of eco-conscious behavior, sustainable practices, and non-formal education in youth development. Environmental responsibility and sustainability are becoming central themes in young people's lives.

Throughout this exchange, participants will explore a variety of green practices that contribute to a more sustainable environment. They will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and zero-waste principles.

The youth exchange places a strong emphasis on promoting a sustainable lifestyle and highlights the value of cultural diversity. As participants from different backgrounds come together, they will exchange traditions, stories, and perspectives related to environmental protection, fostering empathy, cross-cultural communication, and appreciation for diverse approaches to sustainability.

• If you're aged 16 to 18 and passionate about nature, green practices and eco-friendly behavior, this project is the perfect opportunity for you.

• If you encounter any obstacles that might make participating in the project more difficult, we'll do what is in our power to accommodate you and make your participation as smooth as possible. Please feel free to contact us for more details.

From each country will select:

• 10 young participants aged 16-18 years old;

• 1 group leader over 18 to accompany and guide the group.

The youth exchange will take place in Mezőberény, Békés County, Hungary. The accommodation will be ensured at Picnic Park and Leisure Center. 

The rooms are for 2-5-6 persons/room, grouped by gender. Dining rooms, lounges, covered and open public spaces, and sports fields will also be available. 

 Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided, as well as coffee and snack in coffee breaks twice a day. Please let us know about your dietary requests in the application form. 

Arrival in Mezőberény: 07 June 2025
Departure from Mezőberény: 15 June 2025
(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: 

1. Third-party liability 

2. Lost or stolen baggage. 

3. 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. 

Each country is expected to prepare a short program to present their culture and eventually to bring some typical local drinks and snacks. Intercultural evening is the time when participants have the opportunity to get to know each other’s culture better in an informal context. We encourage the participants to be as creative as possible in presenting their culture, to use theatre, dances, or live presentations. We do not provide a video projector for this event and any kind of promotional video or PowerPoint presentation will be presented exclusively in spare time. 

In the area, the average temperature in early summer is between 10 °C and 25°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. 

Day 1: Ice-breaking and Team cohesion - Participants will engage in team-building activities, getting to know each other and breaking down cultural barriers.

Day 2: Exploring the Erasmus opportunities and YouthPass - Participants will explore different opportunities offered by the European Union, such as Erasmus+ opportunities and European Solidarity Corps. They will be familiarized with the YouthPass and the Key competences.

Day 3-5: Green practices, sustainability and zero-waste – Participants will gain knowledge about different green practices and the importance of recycling with the help of works-shops, campaigns and other non-formal learning methods. Exploring the participating countries green initiatives will be a key feature of the activities beside the zero-waste simulation.

Day 6: Community Engagement - Study visit to Békéscsaba; Facilitated discussions and group activities will focus on active citizenship, and youth participation in promotions of the importance of recycling and green practices.

Day 7: Reflection and Farewell - Participants will reflect on their experiences, share insights gained, and discuss action plans for implementing the green practices in their communities (DEOR (dissemination and exploitation of results) plan). The exchange will conclude with a farewell ceremony.

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 . 

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