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.
In this creative and hands-on youth exchange, participants from different European countries will explore the meaning and importance of children’s rights. Through interactive workshops, games, roleplays, and city excursions, the group will learn how children can influence politics and public life.
Highlights include a simulation game called “Sleepy Ville”, a visit to the state parliament (Landtag), and meetings with local politicians. Participants will design their vision of a “perfect city for children,” develop their own Children’s Rights Agenda, and present it to real decision-makers in Magdeburg.
Evening activities such as an escape game, intercultural evenings, and a silent disco help build friendships and cultural understanding.
This project empowers young people to raise their voices and take an active role in shaping their society — because every voice matters.
Monday 07 July |
Arrival Getting to know each other |
Tuesday 08 July |
EJBM Presentation Teambuilding-Activities Actionbound EJBM Workshop Introduction „Children's rights“ Reflection Escape Game |
Wednesday 09 July |
Workshop Simulation „Sleepy Ville“ Debriefing „What can children achieve in politics?“ Project work #1: Getting into our project: „My perfect city“ – in small groups: what do we need in our perfect city? Creative implementation Intercultural Learning Reflection Intercultural Evening |
Thursday 10 July |
Trip to the City Center Visit of the Landtag and talk with a politician Visit of the City ‚Elbauenpark‘, Swimming or Freetime Return to the EJBM Film Evening or Karaoke |
Friday 11 July |
Project work #2: Getting into different groups, defining the goals in those topics Project work #3: Presenting the goals to the different groups, getting feedback, finalizing their goals – creating the „Children Rights Agenda of Magdeburg“ Reflection Silent Disco |
Saturday 12 July |
Presentation of the „Children Rights Agenda of Magdeburg“ to local politicians – discussion in smaller groups Erasmus+ Possibilities Presentation Evaluation Outdoor Activities Just Dance |
Sunday 13 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