🌍 Youth exchanges with Erasmus+
🤝 Experiencing Europe together
Youth exchanges bring 🧑🤝🧑 young people from different countries together.
They get to know one another, share their experiences and spend time together. In doing so, they discover 🌍new perspectives, discuss important issues and enjoy a sense of community.
❓ What are youth exchanges?
At a youth exchange, 👥 groups of young people from different countries come together.
Together, they work on topics that interest them. At the same time, they get to know 🌎 new people, cultures and ways of life.
📚 It’s not about school or lessons. The focus is on 🤝 learning together, 💬 sharing ideas and 🎨 getting involved.
📍 Youth exchanges can take place, for example, in 🇩🇪 Germany or in another country.
👥 Who are youth exchanges for?
Youth exchanges are aimed at 🧑 young people aged between 13 and 30.
🏫 Youth groups, clubs, youth centres, schools and organisations that work with young people are welcome to take part.
⭐It’s important to note that young people play an active role in shaping the event. They contribute 💡 their own ideas and have a say in deciding which topics are important.
🎯 What topics are possible?
Youth encounters can have many different themes.
For example:
🌱 Climate and sustainability
🗳️ Democracy and human rights
🌈 Diversity and living together
🎨 Art, Music and Culture
⚽ Sport and health
💻 digital media
🇪🇺 Future, Career and Europe
💡 The topics are tailored to the interests of young people.
🗓️ How does a youth exchange work?
A youth exchange often lasts 📅 several days.
The participants get to know each other, work in groups and organise joint activities.
For example:
🛠️ Workshops and creative activities
🎲 Games and group activities
🚌 Trips and shared learning
💬 Conversations and discussions
🌍 cultural exchange and shared leisure activities
⭐ It’s not about perfection. What matters is being open-minded, trying new things and learning from one another.
🚀 What are the benefits of a youth exchange?
A youth exchange can provide many new experiences.
Young people:
🌍 learn about other cultures
🤝 forge international friendships
💪 boost your self-confidence
🗣️ improve language skills
🧑🤝🧑 learn teamwork and codetermination
💡 discover new perspectives
✨ Many young people are discovering for the first time just how diverse 🇪🇺 Europe is – and how much unites people.
❓ Why are youth encounters important?
🌍 International exchanges foster understanding and cohesion.
They help to 🚫 break down prejudices and see differences as 🌈 a strength.
Not all young people have the same opportunities to travel or gain international experience. 🤝 That is why Erasmus+ supports projects that are open to as many young people as possible.
Accessibility, inclusion and diversity play an important role.
🧑🏫 Support for Youth Workers and Organisations
Professionals and organisations can plan youth exchanges in collaboration with 🌍 international partners.
💶 Erasmus+ supports the funding and implementation of projects.
🤝 Qualified staff support young people before, during and after the event. They create 🛡️ safe spaces, help with learning and encourage participation.
💬 Interested?
Would you like to find out more about 🌍 youth exchanges with Erasmus+?
We provide information on options, funding and suitable contacts.
