Empowering youth

This Erasmus+ youth exchange program brought together 60 young participants from 6 different countries in Dremmen, Norway, to explore, share, and preserve the cultural heritage of traditional music. Through collaborative activities such as cultural presentations, local instrument showcases, and music creation workshops, the project fostered a deeper appreciation of traditional folk music while promoting intercultural dialogue and unity.

This Erasmus+ project, held in Antalya, Turkey, brought together 31 participants from Turkey, Bulgaria, Albania, Lithuania, and Spain to address infectious disease awareness and prevention. Through hands-on workshops, expert-led training, and intercultural experiences, participants gained knowledge on identifying infectious diseases, strengthening immunity, and promoting mental and physical health.

The "Journey to Disability Awareness" Erasmus+ project, held in Çameli, Denizli, from 8-15 September 2022, brought together 43 participants from Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Spain, Hungary, and Turkey. This program focused on the social inclusion and empowerment of mentally disabled youth and disadvantaged young people. Participants engaged in activities such as life skills workshops, artistic and sports activities, intercultural learning, and discussions on disability awareness.

The "Clean Finike, Clean Tomorrow" project, spanning 12 months in Antalya’s Finike region, addresses critical environmental issues, including pollution, waste management, and the protection of endangered marine life such as caretta carettas. Activities include waste reduction campaigns, workshops on proper waste disposal for households, and collaborations with local governments to create long-term solutions. The project emphasizes the importance of recycling, reducing plastic waste, and preserving marine ecosystems.

The Erasmus+ project "The Unifying Spirit of Music" brought together 37 young participants aged 18-30 from Turkey, Serbia, Romania, Spain, and Lithuania in Finike, Antalya. The project aimed to preserve and celebrate folk music by uniting participants to share their cultures, instruments, and traditions.

This Erasmus+ project brought together participants from four Mediterranean countries to address the growing issue of environmental pollution, particularly in the Mediterranean and Aegean basins. With a focus on recycling, environmental awareness, and the protection of marine life such as the endangered caretta caretta turtles, the project aimed to educate and inspire young people to take action for a cleaner future.

The "Volunteer Solidary Project in Antalya: Clean Finike, Clean Tomorrow" is a 12-month initiative aimed at tackling critical environmental issues in the Finike region. The project focuses on reducing pollution, raising awareness about waste management, and protecting endangered species such as the caretta carettas. With the active participation of volunteers, local residents, and youth, activities include community-led beach cleanups, workshops for proper waste disposal, and campaigns to inspire sustainable practices.

The "Volunteer Solidary Project in Antalya: Clean Finike, Clean Tomorrow" is a 12-month initiative aimed at reducing pollution, raising environmental awareness, and protecting endangered species like the caretta carettas in the Mediterranean region. Volunteers from the local community, youth groups, and partner organizations are the heart of this project.

This project, implemented in Acıpayam district of Denizli, aims to empower and integrate at least 50 disabled young people into society through non-formal education methods. Recognizing that disabled individuals are an integral part of society, the initiative seeks to provide professional skills, promote social inclusion, and combat discrimination and social exclusion. Participants will engage in activities designed to improve communication, build personal skills, and apply their knowledge in real-life settings.

This Erasmus+ project, hosted in Antalya, Turkey, focused on raising awareness among young people about infectious diseases and their prevention. A highlight of the project was an excursion to Antalya’s beaches, where participants observed the impact of environmental factors on health and discussed strategies for promoting public awareness about hygiene and disease prevention.

The "Join Our Journey" Erasmus+ project brought together 37 participants from Italy, Spain, North Macedonia, Hungary, and Turkey in Denizli. The project focused on the social inclusion of disabled individuals, enhancing their self-confidence, manual skills, and communication abilities, and fostering their integration into society. Participants engaged in diverse activities, including hand skills workshops, sports events, cultural exchange programs, and observation visits.

This Erasmus+ project, held in Antalya, Turkey, brought together participants from Turkey, Bulgaria, Albania, Lithuania, and Spain to address the critical issue of infectious diseases. With a focus on education, prevention, and community engagement, the project aimed to raise awareness among young people about the causes, symptoms, and prevention methods for infectious diseases.

We launched the Blue Solidarity project to combat marine pollution and protect marine biodiversity, particularly in the Muğla regions. Throughout the project, we organized beach clean-ups, awareness campaigns, and educational workshops on plastic waste reduction. We collaborated with local schools, NGOs, and governmental institutions to foster a culture of environmental responsibility among young people. Additionally, we conducted public engagement activities to encourage sustainable tourism practices and reduce the environmental impact of human activities on marine ecosystems.

This video captures the spirit of unity and diversity as participants from around the world come together in Berlin to champion the vital cause of protecting our environment. Each participant, in their native language, voices the powerful words “protect environment,” symbolizing the shared commitment and strength found in diverse cultures and values.

This project focuses on raising awareness about Erasmus+ programs and EU opportunities among geographically and economically disadvantaged youth in Acıpayam and Gölhisar districts. These regions lack a Eurodesk Contact Point and sufficient resources to educate young people about volunteering, European awareness, and career planning. Targeting youth aged 13-30, the project aims to provide information, foster personal development, and encourage engagement with Erasmus+ priorities.

This Erasmus+ project in Krushevo brought together 36 participants, including facilitators, leaders, and representatives from 5 partner organizations, to tackle the challenges of disability integration and social inclusion. Through workshops, discussions, and creative activities, the project aimed to develop essential skills such as communication, entrepreneurship, and teamwork, while fostering awareness about the rights and contributions of disabled individuals.

This Erasmus+ project aimed to address the growing challenges of sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits among young people. With 37 participants from five countries, the project focused on combating health issues like obesity while fostering social inclusion, cultural interaction, and personal development.

Play Without Barriers, an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange project held in Berlin from 1st to 10th June 2023, was organized by Chance International, a German NGO promoting diversity and inclusion, in partnership with Capital Youth Group. Supported by the Erasmus+ program, the project brought together young participants from various countries to explore how games can foster social cohesion, challenge stereotypes, and promote equality.

The Erasmus+ project LARPs For Youth to Use, held in partnership with Capital Youth Group, consisted of two parts: a training and a youth exchange, both conducted in Berlin. Participants from Germany, Portugal, Romania, Spain, and Türkiye came together to explore Live Action Role Play (LARP) as a creative tool for self-expression and peer interaction. The project addressed societal issues and encouraged participants to implement this method in their own communities, fostering inclusivity and teamwork.

The Environmental Thinking training course, held from 7th to 16th October in Berlin, brought together participants from Germany, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey for 10 days of impactful workshops and activities. The program aimed to deepen participants' understanding of environmental issues and inspire them to create and implement sustainable projects in their local communities.