Overview
Youth exchanges allow groups of young people from different countries to meet, live together and work on shared projects for short periods.
Youth exchanges
take place outside the school environment. On a youth exchange, you can expect to participate in activities such as workshops, exercises, debates, role-plays, outdoor activities and more. Participants’ learning experiences are recognised through a Youthpass.
Duration
Youth exchanges last between 5 and 21 days. This excludes travelling time.
Conditions
Youth exchanges are open to people between the ages of 13 and 30. To be a group leader in a youth exchange, you must be at least 18 years-old.
Youth exchanges are managed by youth organisations, informal groups of young peopleor other organisations.
Financial support
The EU grant supports travel as well as practical and activity-related costs necessary for the exchange.
How to apply
To participate in a youth exchange, you cannot apply directly for a grant as an individual. Applications must be made by an organisation or a group of young peoplewho in turn select who will participate in the exchange.
Find out more
If you need help in finding a suitable participating organisation or have any questions, the Erasmus+ National Agency in your country will assist you.
The European Youth Portal also provides information and opportunities for young people.
System and G has organised these Youth Exchanges and National/International Youth Initiatives under Youth in Action and Erasmus Plus programmes:
1.1. Youth Exchange ”Educated Minds – Brighter Future” organized March 30 – April 7, 2011in Athens, Greece.
1.1. Youth exchange ”3D(imensions)” organized May 24 – May 31, 2011 in Athens, Greece.
1.1. Youth exchange ”PHOTO TALK:One Icon – 1000 words” organized Juny 19 – Juny 29, 2011 in Athens, Greece.
3.1. Youth Exchange “Live YOUR City”, organized March 22 – March 29, 2012 in Athens, Greece.
1.1. Youth exchange ” Go Green For YOUR Planet” organized May 30 – June 6, 2012 in Athens, Greece.
1.1. Youth Exchange “NOT Another Blow-job” organized in 18 – 26 October, 2012 in Athens, Greece.
1.1. Youth Exchange“ 4th Dimension – The Power of Dreaming’’ organized on 29 May – 5 June, 2013 in Agios Andreas, Athens, Greece.
1.1. Youth Exchange „Muses in Action” organized on 3 – 11 September, 2013 in Pierea, Greece.
3.1.1. Youth Exchange „Love Where You Live” organized on 19 – 27 September, 2013 in Athens, Greece.
3.1.1. Youth Exchange ”Different Faiths Shared Values” organized on 21
KA1 Youth Exchange”SUNemployment” 5-13.12.2014 in Athens, Greece -30 May, 2014 in Chania, Crete, Greece.
KA1 Youth Exchange”Happiness. Its Your Right!”21-29 April, 2015 Athens, Greece
KA1Youth Exchange”LOG OUT!” 8-15 May, 2015 Jelgava, Latvia
KA1 Youth Exchange “Loug Out and Live” 29.10-05.11.2016 in Arta, Greece
1.2. National Youth initiative ”Youth on the Move” organized Sepember – December, 2011 in Athens, Ioanina, Greece.
1.2. Trans-National Youth initiative ”Green Village” organized September 2011 – February 2012 in Athens, Greece.
1.2. National Youth initiative ”Youth on the Move2” organized May – September, 2012 in Athens, Thasos, Lefkada, Crete in Greece.
1.2. Transnational Youth Initiative “Enjoy Life!” organized on 22 – 29 June, 2013 in Athens, Greece.
1.2. Transnational Youth Initiative “ Life Ride!” organized on 2 – 9 April, 2014 in Komotini, Greece.