Costs, accommodation, catering and supervision:
Participation in an international youth exchange at the European Youth Education Centre 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.
Topic, Learning Goals and Methods:
The Youth Exchange “European Values” will gather 30 participants aged 13-16 from six different countries in Europe. Join us for a transformative week-long Youth Exchange in Magdeburg, Germany!
Participants from diverse backgrounds across Europe will gather to explore, discuss, and celebrate the core values that unite us as Europeans.
This exchange is not just about learning; it's about building lasting friendships and networks with fellow young Europeans. Together, we will reflect on how these values can be promoted in our communities, contributing to a more cohesive and inclusive Europe.
Questions to be answered
- What dreams do you have for the
future?
- What do you wish to be changed
right now?
- How can you, as young person,
use your voice and influence your
direct surroundings, their
country, or Europe?
Objectives
- raising awareness about the
influence young people have;
- involving participants in an open
conversation about active youth
participation;
- promoting values of solidarity,
equal rights, human dignity,
freedom, etc.;
- learning-by-doing, discovering
non-formal education.
Project schedule:
Throughout this enriching week, you'll
engage in interactive workshops, cultural
activities, and collaborative projects
designed to deepen your understanding
of European values such as human
dignity, freedom, democracy, equality,
rule of law, and respect for human rights.
You'll have the opportunity to share your
perspectives, learn from others, and
develop new skills in a supportive and
inclusive environment.
Reimbursement of travel expenses:
- Try to find the most economical way of traveling. Book the tickets as soon as
possible.
- Tickets should be booked by the partner organization.
- Please hand in ORIGINAL travel documents with date, itinerary (from where to
where), name of the traveler and price visible.
- E-Tickets/-Invoices must be accompanied by proof of payment.
- Missing tickets will not be reimbursed.
- Travel expenses will only be reimbursed up to the actual amount payable.
- The organizers will not provide any additional accommodation outside the dates
of the exchange. If you wish to travel on other dates than the dates of the
exchange, please contact the organizers before purchasing your tickets.
Your travel expenses will be reimbursed up to these fixed amounts per round trip and per person:
10-99 km: |
20,00 € / person |
100-499 km: |
180,00 € / person |
500-1,999 km: |
275,00 € / person |
2,000-2,999 km: |
360,00 € / person |
General information about Youth Exchanges:
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