Moving

Stories
-Youth Exchange-
-Info Letter-

Resilient through 18th - 27th of November

storytelling Ommen, Netherlands
Moving Stories is a project dedicated to youngsters who want to navigate life
challenges in a creative way and develop communication, cooperation, and
problem-solving skills in their life journey. Its primary focus is to enhance
resilience, well-being and feeling of belonging, through storytelling activities.
The upcoming exchange will gather 32 participants (between the ages of 18 and 30)
and 8 group leaders, from 8 countries. Through collaborative efforts, we aim to
nurture personal growth and collective learning in the realm of storytelling.

If you are from Greece, Poland, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Romania,
Netherlands, find out more about the project.
 Requirements
as a Participant
You are between 18-30 years old.
You are eager to improve your competencies
and skills, such as communication,
cooperation, creativity, and problem-solving.
You might feel stuck in your current life
situation and are unsure about the next
steps in your life.
You are facing social, economic, or
geographical obstacles and are seeking
creative ways to overcome them.
You have little experience in living and
working in an international environment.
You want to exchange best practices with
other youngsters while developing and
participating in storytelling activities
You are enthusiastic about participating in
the Online Assignments, Youth Exchange,
and Local Action Phase/Follow-up of the
project.
Requirements
as a Group Leader
You have previous experience participating in a
Youth Exchange and are eager to deepen your
understanding of coordinating such exchanges.
You possess a willingness to work within a
dynamic group and actively engage in various
processes and activities, utilizing storytelling as
a tool for learning and personal development.
You demonstrate a proactive attitude, actively
seeking to exchange best practices and ideas
with peers and fellow youngsters.
You hold a supportive and inclusive attitude
towards young individuals, committed to
guiding their learning journey through
meaningful conversations and reflection.
You are dedicated to participating in all project
phases, including the Advance Planning Visit
(APV), Online Assignments, Youth Exchange,
and the Local Action Phase/Follow-up.
 Key takeaways from the project:

Develop and improve communication, cooperation, and creativity skills relevant to your community and day-
to-day life, through self-expression and storytelling activities.
Learn creative problem-solving techniques for various challenges you encounter.
Enhance self-esteem and self-confidence by making clear agreements and leading different activities.
Discover new storytelling techniques to effectively approach difficult events.
Engage in entertaining games, role-plays, and cultural activities like the "Moving Library" challenge, improv
theater, and outdoor trips.
Interact with locals in the Netherlands, sharing your stories and involving them in the "Moving Stories" event.
Contribute as an author to the Booklet of Moving Stories, which showcases personal stories through various
artistic expressions.
Learn about traditions, customs, and cultural differences, expanding your knowledge of different countries.
Foster long-lasting friendships with people from across Europe and explore opportunities that align with your
future goals.

Additionally, after the project, you'll have the chance to complete your Youthpass certificate,
which serves as a recognized tool for acknowledging non-formal and informal learning within Erasmus+
projects. More information on the certificate can be found
here.
 Learning Approach & Working Methods
🌍 The project offers an experiential learning approach (learning by doing) that invites
everyone to actively participate and be involved in the program.

🙌 You are the creator of your own experience, and your learning will be supported by
the team of organizers and the rest of the group.

🌐 You are going to live and be part of an international environment, where you have the
chance to work with others in pairs, trios, and small and big groups.

🎭 Even if the project makes use of storytelling, theater, and performing as main tools for
learning, it is not a requirement to be skilled. The space created is carefully designed to
encourage everyone's self-expression and voice. It offers a new approach to connect and
grow through a common activity.

🔧 Other tools and methods include outdoor games and trips, improv theater, role-play,
dance, reflection sessions, and group work.

Prepare yourself for a hands-on learning adventure, where

you shape your own experience in a supportive
international environment.
Timeline of the project

APV
16th -17th of
September

Online
Assignments
1st -31st
of October
Youth
Exchange
18th-27th
of November
Local Phase/
Follow up
1st of December
-15th of February
 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT

💼 Erasmus Jeugdinstituut and Erasmus+ are offering travel reimbursement for all participating
countries.

💰 You will be reimbursed for your travel expenses in the Youth Exchange, the full amount of
€275 (Italy) or €360 (Greece). If you are coming from Spain, your reimbursement is €530 due
to the long distance from Mojo de Cana.

If you are from Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, and North Macedonia, you have the option to
travel green: by carpooling, train, etc. The amount is €320 and will be fully reimbursed, yet at
least half of the road should be traveled through green means.

💸 The travel expenses will be reimbursed to you a few days after the completion of the Youth
Exchange. Keep all the tickets as proof to offer us. The reimbursement will be transferred to
your bank account, according to the country you are coming from.

🌍 Participation fee: €30. If you plan your travel efficiently, you can cover the participation fee
with the travel reimbursement money. For instance, you can spend €245 on your journey and
offer the €30 for the participation fee. The participation fee will be paid in cash upon arrival.
Accommodation

The Youth Exchange will take place in

Ommen, the Netherlands, at Olde Vechte
Foundation – group accommodation.
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 How to register
If you want to register, you
can complete the application
form by clicking

HERE
and preferably be from one of
the following countries:
Greece, Poland, North
Macedonia, Bulgaria, Italy,
Spain, Romania, Netherlands,
either as a citizen or resident.

If you are selected, you will

further receive more
information about your
participation in the phases of
the project, practical
information, and next steps.
 If you have any questions or
CONTACT curiosities, feel free to reach us at
info.synchrofoundation@gmail.com