Youth Exchange: Solidarity KickStart 2.0

We are looking for partner organisations willing to send 6 participants (5 young people aged 18–30 and 1 group leader) who are interested in creativity, culture, volunteering, and active citizenship.

During 8 activity days, participants will use art as the main educational tool to explore youth participation, leadership, social inclusion, and community development. The programme combines creative workshops, visits to rural communities and cultural initiatives, meetings with local people, and the design of a real community action responding to local needs.

The exchange is particularly suitable for young people interested in visual arts, crafts, photography, video, storytelling, theatre, community art, cultural heritage, or simply looking for creative ways to make a positive impact.

One of the project's long-term goals is to encourage participants to continue their journey through the European Solidarity Corps or other Erasmus+ opportunities. The exchange is designed as a starting point for future volunteering and active participation.

The project will take place in Târgu Frumos, Romania, from 1–10 August 2026. Accommodation, meals, local transport, and activity costs are fully covered. Travel costs will be reimbursed according to Erasmus+ distance bands. See here the first edition: https://canva.link/gzsl7h0wyvr7g46. The infopack is here: https://canva.link/vxelpbyceaas3n4.

If your organisation believes that art can inspire volunteering and strengthen communities, we would be happy to collaborate.