YOU&THE E.U.

Erasmus + Youth Exchange

European Identity and Your Role in it

23rd July - 30th July

Neumarkt (Steiermark)
AUSTRIA
 GOALS:
Gaining a better understanding over how
various E.U. institutions work
Teaching young people how to fight for
their rights
Learning what it means to have a
European Identity
Combating radicalization and
euroskepticism

You and the E.U. | Erasmus+

WE WILL DO THINGS LIKE....

Creating a Model E.U. and simulating how various

institutions work together with each other.
Visiting the picturesque village of Hallstatt.
Drafting a Mock European Citizens Initiative.
Brainstorming, role playing games and
presentations about how we can make our voices
heard in the democratic process.
Creation of audiovisual content such a videos,
posters, photos to promote European Identity and
youth active citizenship.
 PARTICIPANTS
The project brings together 30 young people from 5
different countries; 5 participants aged 18-30 and 1
team leader

BELGIUM, ROMANIA, GREECE,

AUSTRIA AND TURKEY
if you are from one of these countries and you want to
discover how to better defend the rights of you and your
peers, are curious about how the E.U. works, and want to
meet new people from different cultures, we are waiting for
you!
 WORKING PROCESS

April - July 20-23 July 23-30 July ...until November Rest of our lives

PREPARATION APV IMPLEMENTATION DISEMINATION KEEP IMPROVING

Participants will arrive on
Previous to the dates APV members will Together we will create With this project we
the 23rd in Vienna.
of the project we will arrive in Vienna on bite-sized informational expect a change of
have an online meeting the 20th. videos about what we mentality about European
Between 24th-29th we will
with the participants. have learned in our 6- identity, this change will
live together in a peaceful
Each country has to Before day stay in Austria. We remain with you and you
environment where
prepare and implementation, each will share the videos will share it with your
together we can learn,
implement an activity team will send 2 with our peers and local community.
share and enjoy nature.
according to the values participants to an community in order to
We will discover how to
of the project. Advanced Planning promote active
become active citizens
Visit, in order to citizenship and the
while exploring the
prepare the venue democratic values of
beauties of Austria.
and project details. the E.U.

Participants will be taken

on the 30th back to Vienna.
 The project will take place in the middle of the Austrian Alps, in
LOCATION the region of Murau, Steiermark.

- We will stay in Neumarkt, the place of our venue is "Europaburg

Forchtenstein", a medieval castle surrounded by picturesque nature
in the heart of the village.
- Rooms will consist of bunkbeds, 4-5 people per room, private
bathroom, all meals are covered (breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 coffee
breaks)

Venue information here: https://eyfon.at/ueber_eyfon/

Venue location here: https://goo.gl/maps/ZWzgLCG6jcGzmUrh9
 HOW TO ARRIVE?
You need to arrive to Vienna (Vienna International Airport)

Travel expenses
it is the easiest way for international participants.

Participants need to be in Vienna on the 23rd of July. There will

The amount we cover for travel expenses
be a bus waiting for you at 8 P.M. at the terminal and one
depends on the country following the
more designated pick-up spot in the city. It will take you to the
distance calculator:
venue (details would be explained to selected participants)
https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/resources-and-tools/distance-calculator

Upon departure, a bus will be organized to bring you back to 275 € 275 € 275 € 275 €
Vienna on the 30th of July in the morning, so please plan
accordingly.

Think green when you travel, try to avoid air travel, if

necesary opt for direct flights.
Check more info: https://flygrn.com/page/sustainable-air-travel
*Visa expenses cannot be
covered.

Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

 TAKE IN CONSIDERATION
ALLERGIES
If you are vegetarian, vegan
or celiac, please let us know
so that we can adapt the
menu to your needs.
If you have any allergies or
something you consider
relevant, please let us know :)
23RD JULY - 30TH JULY
COVID-19
Every participant must be fully
vaccinated to participate in
this project.
As well as be in possesion of EU
digital COVID certificate (or any
other official certificate).
TRAVEL PLAN
Once you will accepted as a
participant, please send us
your travel plan before your
final booking to confirm it or
we would not be able to refund
it.
If you want to stay more days in Austria by
your own expenses, you could book your
ticket max 2 days before or 2 days after the
project.
 TO BRING:
Original tickets, receipts and boarding passes
(to be able to refund all costs).
European Health Insurance Card (or any other
insurance).
Typical food from your countries for the
INTERCULTURAL NIGHT.
A reusable bottle (we will not provide
single-use plastic bottles).
Warm shoes and clothes for outdoor activities.
Laptop and/or camera if is possible.
Money (euros) for your own expenses.
Energy to have fun!

You and the E.U. | Erasmus+

 We are thrilled about this project and can't wait to meet you. If you
feel this is the kind of project that motivates you, and you are
excited about it, please fill in the form by the 14th of April (link
below)
IF YOU WANT TO BE A PARTICIPANT: CLICK HERE
No participation fee
ATTEND THIS PROJECT WITHOUT ANY COST
Contact: office_forward4future@yahoo.com

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