Sustainable Future for Organic Production

Sustainable Future for Organic Production

Project Overview
Project Title: Sustainable Future for Organic Production
Programme: Erasmus+ KA152-YOU (Youth Exchange)
Call: 2026 – Round 1
Activity Location: Adana and Mersin, Turkey
Activity Dates: January 1–8, 2027 (8 days, excluding travel)
Working Language: English
Total Participants: 35 people (7 per country: 6 participants + 1 group leader)

Project Theme
This Youth Exchange focuses on organic agriculture, sustainable farming practices, and citrus fruit production. The project aims to increase awareness of organic farming, provide practical knowledge on organic citrus production, and promote youth entrepreneurship in agriculture.

Topics:
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Youth employability
Environment and climate change

Participants
Age: 16–29 years old for participants (no age limit for group leaders)
Profile: Young people interested in agriculture, environment, sustainable development, or organic farming
Language: Good command of English
Gender balance: 3 female + 3 male participants per country
Diversity: At least 1 participant with fewer opportunities per country

Activity Program
Preparation Phase: December 1, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Online meetings, local group meetings, research

Main Activity (January 1–8, 2027)
Day 1: Arrival and welcome
Day 2–3: Workshop in Mersin (presentations, discussions)
Day 4–5: Agriculture workshop in Adana (seminars, Q&A with farmers)
Day 6–8: Fieldwork in Adana and Mersin (hands-on experience with organic citrus farms)
Day 8: Evaluation, Youthpass ceremony, departure

Follow-up Phase
Online meetings every 3 months
Dissemination activities
6-month follow-up survey

What We Are Looking For
We are seeking 2–3 partner organizations from Programme Countries that:
Work with youth in agriculture, environment, or sustainable development
Have a valid OID number
Can select and prepare 7 participants (6 participants + 1 group leader)
Can commit to all project phases (preparation, activity, follow-up)

Partner Responsibilities

Before the Activity
Select participants
Organize local preparation meetings
Ensure insurance coverage

During the Activity
Group leader accompanies participants
Ensure active participation of the group

After the Activity
Organize at least one dissemination activity
Participate in follow-up meetings

How to Apply
Step 1: Fill out the partner application form
https://forms.gle/jDGzA3yzN8PQs3H99

Step 2: Selected partners will be contacted for a partnership agreement
Step 3: Host organization submits the application to the Turkish National Agency

Deadline: As soon as possible