International Youth Exchange
“IN(dependent)”
23.10-03.11.2023
Sarata Monteoru, Romania
Summary:
“in(DEPENDENT)” is a YOUTH EXCHANGE that will take place in Sarata Monteoru, Buzau, Romania between 23 october and 3 november 2024 with 42 participants from 8 countries
The aim of the project is to prevent and fight against negative effects of addictions in small communities
Objectives:
1. To increase youngsters understanding about danger of consumption of alcohol and any
kind of illegal drugs
2. To aware youngsters about healthy and active alternatives for spending free times instead
of gambling and abuse of social media
3. To provide to youngsters methods and solutions to be applied in small communities to prevent and combat addictions
Working methods:
The methodology is based on non-formal education methods including presentations, world café, theater, round tables, debates, video creation, role plays etc. The project activities will be preparation, introduction, getting to know each other, workshops in plenary and teams, outdoor activities, intercultural evenings, visits, reflection and evaluation according to agenda.
Final products expected: a visual campaign to promote a responsible, active and healthy life style far away from addictions
What should you prepare :
– a documentation about situation with addictions in your country/community (drugs, alcohol, gambling, social media etc)
– be prepared to propose games, energizers, activities for free time or for our workshops
– for intercultural evening you have to bring some traditional food and drinks and to be ready to teach us traditional songs or dances.
ATTENTION!! There is not possible to use kitchen for cooking (because of regulations about safety and hygiene ) so bring dry things …you can prepare short and easy meals that can be done without oven like salads etc…
What to bring with me:
– As we want to use as less plastic as possible please bring with you your own coffee/tea cup or mug and a bottle/recipient for water
– Hygiene products.
– Medicines if needed.
– Each national team must bring at least one laptop! (for digital activities).
– Bring your adaptors and charges for your devices as these cannot be provided.
– We will have an intercultural evening, so bring your national food and drink.
– Bring your national flag, magazines, postcards what will help you to introduce your country.
– ….and your good mood. This is the most important ☺
Travel Costs:
100% of the participants‘ travel costs will be reimbursed within the valid budget sums calculated according to the official rules of Erasmus+ programme. The transportation will be arranged by “The Change is in You” Association.
Important: In order to obtain reimbursement for the tickets, you need to follow these steps:
1) You need to present ALL THE TICKETS (that includes all the boarding passes), including RETURN TICKETS, which you will send after realization of the project, otherwise you will not be reimbursed.
2) You need to use PUBLIC TRANSPORT e.g. planes, trains, buses, trams or underground.
3) You need to depart from the country where your sending organization is.
4) It is recommended to make scans of tickets before your arrival in case you lose them. The reimbursement will be done only in Euros.
5) You must complete the dissemination activities and send to the organizers evidences of them (pictures, videos, written report, etc.). Could be one for the whole group or individual – the decision is up to each participant and national group.
Financial support:
Project is supported by “Erasmus+” program. Accommodation, meals, program and travel cost (based on distance) are covered from grant.
Insurance:
The travel insurance is mandatory. It costs 1 BGN/day and covers all the common injuries during projects up to 5000 Euro. Our organization is not covering insurance, it is individual, but we are going to support you to obtain a proper insurance for the duration of the project. For more information about the insurance, contact us.
YouthPass:
Every participant is individually entitled to receive a Youthpass Certificate, which confirms participation and validates the non-formal learning (NFL) experience of Training course project. Validating the learning experiences of participants is important in itself and the document can be of benefit in terms of the educational or employment future of the participant. Through Youthpass the European Commission ensures the Training course activity is recognized as a non-formal learning experience.
(*For more information on Youthpass you may click on this page to check it online)
Applicants MUST:
- Read carefully the Terms and Conditions you are agreeing with, when sending your application!
- Read carefully the Privacy Policy page.
- Have a valid ID/International passport.
- Possess valid European Health Card.
- Fill in the APPLICATION FORM.
YouthPass:
Every participant is individually entitled to receive a Youthpass Certificate, which confirms participation and validates the non-formal learning (NFL) experience of Training course project. Validating the learning experiences of participants is important in itself and the document can be of benefit in terms of the educational or employment future of every participant. Through Youthpass the European Commission ensures the project activity is recognized as a non-formal learning experience.
(*For more information on Youthpass you may click on this page to check it online)
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