YE "CalmUnity: Transforming Conflict Together" 📆 2-10.06.2024 📍 Rettenegg, Austria 🔎 Main Objectives: - Equipping young people with conflict management skills - Improving cultural diversity through non-violent communication - Reducing aggression and violence among young people and communities. - Cultivating emotional intelligence through active listening, empathetic understanding, and assertive expression of feelings and needs. 👥 7 Participants (18-30yo) + 1GL (18+) 🇪🇺

Last December 2023, Be The Change took part in the "Pro Facilitators" Training Course in Bansko, Bulgaria. It was a hands-on, intensive learning experience aimed at beefing up our facilitation skills. Hosted by WalkTogether Bulgaria from December 11th to 20th, 2023, the course was a deep dive into what it means to be a facilitator in today's diverse and digital world. The heart of our training was led by Tihomira Naneva, or "Tiscia" in Italian version. Her expertise and appro

Here we go again, back from another remarkable Erasmus+ project, the 'Culture, Art & About', which took place from January 2nd to January 10th 🗓️. This project created a rich cultural exchange experience among 36 participants from 6 countries: Spain, France, Italy, Denmark, North Macedonia, and Turkey 🌍, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Canary Islands. Surrounded by warm weather ☀️ and scenic seaside views 🌊, our discussions covered culture, art, and the impact of

Hey, everyone! I'm thrilled to take you on a life-changing journey with me. I had the incredible opportunity to be part of "Healthy is the New Wealthy," a magical youth exchange organized by "Be The Change." Trust me, it was an experience like no other! When I first learned about this project, I was genuinely excited. I and my friends noticed that more young people were becoming aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. But we didn't want to just talk about it; we wante

Between the 14th and 22nd of September Rettenegg (Austria) hosted a youth exchange called “Back to Basics: Social Media Detox". This unique opportunity brought together young people from Austria, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Spain, and Italy. The youth exchange aimed to discuss the effect and impact of social media on young people's lives because, in today's world, social media is a significant part of many young people's lives. "...this experience helped me gr

"Clean Air For Everyone" took place in Messina, Italy, at "Oasi Azzurra Village" from the 20th to 28th of May, 2023. The Youth Exchange successfully gathered youngsters 18-25yo from six programme countries: Italy, Spain, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Turkey. Each national team consisted of seven youngsters (1 Group Leader) for a total of 42 participants. Among them, 3 participants faced cultural, economic, and geographic barriers, reflecting our commitment to inclusi

This Project has been co-founded by the European Commission through the Erasmus Plus Action KA1 Program. Participants came from different countries: Italy, Spain, Serbia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Germany. Young people do not have enough opportunities to develop the skills necessary to succeed in the labour market. Furthermore, they lack the self-esteem and self-confidence required to succeed in the job search. Project "Capability Means Employability" also provides an opportun

"Comfort zone" can be defined as something that feels familiar and comfortable, whether it is places, spaces, people, and routines that make us feel safe and don't present any challenges. Unfortunately, young people often find themselves trapped within their comfort zones, fearful of failure and hesitant to take on new challenges. This reluctance to step out of their familiar routines can lead to stagnation and boredom, hindering their personal and professional growth. One si

First of all, how was this project possible to be organized, coordinated and made? It was all possible with the help of the EU and more precisely Erasmus+. Erasmus+ is a European Union program that supports education, training, youth, and sports activities in Europe. One of the activities that Erasmus+ supports is Youth Exchange, which brings together young people from different countries to participate in non-formal learning activities and to promote intercultural learning a

From February 25th to March 5th, 2023, 36 young people from Italy, North Macedonia, Türkiye, Bulgaria, Germany and Spain gathered in Hemmersheim, Germany, for the Youth Exchange "Gender through the Media Screen," funded by Erasmus+. This project brought together students, young professionals, NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), and young people with fewer opportunities, all aged 18-30 and with a strong interest in gender issues and equality. The Youth Exchange