The youth exchange "Rural Goes Green" brings together 35 young participants aged 16–19 from Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The main goal of this exchange is to explore the green practices used in rural areas, understand why they are important, and learn how they can be applied in everyday life to support a more sustainable lifestyle.

As environmental issues continue to grow, it's essential for young people to understand how their choices and actions impact the planet. Rural communities often follow sustainable traditions that are closely connected to nature — such as eco-friendly farming, resource-saving techniques, and local green solutions. This exchange invites participants to discover these practices and think about how they can adopt similar habits in their own lives.

Through interactive workshops, team activities, and cultural sharing, participants will learn about topics like renewable energy, zero-waste living, biodiversity protection, and circular economy principles. They will also explore what it means to live sustainably — from reducing consumption and reusing materials to making more environmentally responsible decisions in daily routines.

By the end of the exchange, participants will develop relevant competences regarding the topic, including environmental awareness, critical thinking, teamwork, and practical knowledge about sustainable living — all while building friendships and learning from diverse cultures.

• If you're aged 16 to 19 and passionate about nature, green practices,eco-friendly behavior and curious about the practices used in the rural areas, 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:

• 7 young participants aged 16-19 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: 12 July 2025
Departure from Mezőberény: 20 July 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 15 °C and 30°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.

Days 3–5: Participants will dive into key topics such as green practices, sustainability, and zero-waste living through interactive workshops, group challenges, and creative campaigns. They will explore real-life examples from the participating countries and take part in a hands-on zero-waste simulation to better understand how sustainable habits can be integrated into daily life.

Day 6: The group will visit the nearby town of Békéscsaba for a study visit focused on community action and youth involvement. Through discussions, team tasks, and reflection sessions, participants will explore how young people can actively promote recycling, environmental awareness, and green practices within their own local communities.

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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