»Democracy Under Pressure« is a week-long international youth exchange bringing together participants from different European countries to explore current challenges facing democratic societies.
Participation in an international youth exchange at the European Youth Education Center Magdeburg is free of charge. Accommodation in shared rooms and full board are included. Underage participants are supervised by their team leaders or pedagogical staff of the EJBM.
»Democracy Under Pressure« is a week-long international youth exchange bringing together participants from different European countries to explore current challenges facing democratic societies. Through creative workshops, intercultural dialogue, and collaborative art projects, young people will investigate the causes and consequences of democratic backsliding and develop their own artistic interpretations of what democracy means today.
Participants will take part in discussions, interactive activities, and excursions around Magdeburg, including a visit to the city center. The week culminates in a presentation of creative works—such as short films, performances, photography, or music—that reflect their shared vision and hope for the future of democracy.
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Sunday 20 July |
Arrival Getting to know each other |
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Monday 21 July |
Energizer and Teambuilding-Activities EJBM Presentation Workshop Introduction „War and Peace“ Actionbound EJBM Reflection Intercultural Evening |
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Tuesday 22 July |
Workshop Project-Work Intercultural Learning Outdoor Activities Reflection Escape Game |
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Wednesday 23 July |
Project-Work Erasmus+ Possibilities Presentation Outdoor Activities Reflection Silent Disco |
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Thursday 24 July |
Trip to the City Center Project-Work in the City Visit of the City ‚Elbauenpark‘, Swimming or Free Time Return to the EJBM Reflection Film Evening |
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Friday 25 July |
Finalisation of the Project-Work Outdoor Activities Evaluation Game Evening |
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Saturday 26 July |
Departure |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide for 2024 has updated the reimbursement rates for travel costs based on distance, and the new values are as follows:
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
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| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
Youth exchanges are dynamic programs that bring together young people from different countries to share experiences, ideas, and cultures. Through these exchanges, participants engage in various activities, workshops, and projects that promote cross-cultural understanding, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills.
By fostering international friendships and collaboration, youth exchanges inspire a sense of unity, open-mindedness, and european/global citizenship among the next generation, preparing them to be active contributors to a diverse and interconnected world.
The EJBM regularly offers various international youth exchanges in Magdeburg with different topics and learning objectives.
Youth Exchanges at EJBM
Youth exchanges are dynamic programs that bring together young people from different countries to share experiences, ideas, and cultures.
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