Youth Empowerment for Resilient Communities (2025)

Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Culture and Education is looking for five enthusiastic Bulgarian participants (aged 18-25) and one group leader (18+) to join the youth exchange Youth Empowerment for Resilient Communities which will take place in Călărași, Romania from April 25 to May 5, 2025 (with travel days included).

In an increasingly unpredictable world, the ability to respond effectively to emergencies and disasters is more critical than ever.

Current research highlights the urgent need to prepare young people for emergencies in Europe, as climate change increases the frequency of natural disasters and the risks of terrorist attacks and armed conflicts remain a threat.

Designed by Dear Future Self Association and 5 partner Youth NGOs, this youth exchange will bring together 30 young people and 6 group leaders to take part in 9-days youth mobility to stimulate emergency response skills, disaster prevention and preparedness, as well as critical thinking and leadership competencies.

Profile of the participants:

Group leader:

  • no age restriction for the group leader (must be over 18)
  • previous experience with Erasmus+ mobilities is required
  • advanced level of English
  • willing to disseminate the project and Erasmus+ Programme on personal social media accounts and through local workshops

Participants:

  • 18-25 years old
  • previous experience in the field of non-formal education or Erasmus+ is not required
  • any level of English
  • willing to disseminate the project and Erasmus+ Programme on your personal social media accounts and through local workshops

Dates of the project: 25 April – 5 May, 2025 (with travel days included)

Venue: Albatros Complex, Șoseaua Chiciului 7, Călărași

Accommodation, food and travel costs will be covered by the organizers. Please read the full info pack before applying.

The application form is available here.

Please submit your application by March 5th, 2025.

Hosting organisation: Dear Future Self (Romania)

Sending organisation: Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Culture and Education (Bulgaria)

The project is funded under the Erasmus+ Programme.