Youth Exchange · Barcelona, 15-21 Dec 2022

What is a youth exchange?

Compared to the well-known formal learning we experienced in school or
university, during youth exchanges you can expect to participate in workshops,
exercises, debates, role-plays, outdoor activities, theatre, and art tools based on
non-formal and informal learning methods.

Youth exchanges are educational programs that help young people challenge
their worldview, improve their English speaking skills, gain confidence, and
strengthen values such as solidarity, democracy, as well as discover new
cultures, habits, and lifestyles in a safe environment.

You get the chance to meet a lot of new people, participate in activities, and step
outside of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to make some mistakes, to be
ridiculous, to laugh at yourself and others. Enjoy this unique learning process
that is in front of you.
 About this project
“It's like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the
time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.”
Patrick Rothfuss

This project tackles the topic of social exclusion/social inclusion by using the
method of Digital Storytelling. Participants will try a set of fun, creative, offline,
and digital tools to be able to express and share their views on social questions,
keeping in mind the importance of different narratives. Together, we will explore
the topics of “Prejudices, stereotypes, social exclusion”, and “The danger of a
single story” aiming to discuss and reflect on real questions about social
inclusion. Using a collaborative creative process that will allow us to process,
filter, and shape the new information and create unique stories told and shared
on a digital platform.
 Goals of the project
Empowering Youth to express their views on the most urging questions of
society in a creative way.

Developing and learn skills such as digital communication, and techniques to

strengthen verbal, visual, and digital communication, intercultural learning,
creativity and expression, and self-awareness.

Fostering active citizenship by encouraging participants to share more and

work on their own ideas.

Raising awareness in our communities on the topic of SE/SI through

communication materials in the form of digital stories made by the
participants.
 Who participates?
We are looking for young people...

Between 18 and 25 years old.

Who has experience in the topic or would like to learn and encourage an
atmosphere of positive ways of thinking as well as inspiring others.
Motivated people able to propose activities and share experiences.
Digital storytelling is the tool, come if you like to work in this field.

To participate, you need to be a resident in one of the following countries:

Turkey (S&G) · Italy (Vagamondo) · Armenia (AOS) · Spain (Youth BCN)
Denmark (Ways) · North Macedonia (BRIGHT) · Hungary (Artemisszió)
 How to participate?
You need to reside in Turkey, Italy, Armenia, North Macedonia, Hungary,
Spain or Denmark.

We will have 4 participants (18-25 years old) + 1 team leader (with no age limit)
per country. You need to be selected by one of the partner organizations. Team
leaders WILL have to coordinate the preparation of workshops during the youth
exchange. This is a learning opportunity for those who would like to take further
steps and responsibilities in facilitating activities in the field of youth and non-
formal education. We will have a preparatory online meeting in accordance with
the group leaders. Please, have this in mind if you apply to be the team leader of
your country.

Barcelona is a well-known touristic attraction, and a very beautiful place,

however, the priority to apply should be your motivation to learn, share and
work around digital storytelling.
 The venue
The accommodation for the youth exchange is the youth hostel Xanascat located
on one edge of the city, near “Barri Carmel” and “Gràcia & Park Güell”, 20 min
from the center, Plaça Catalunya, by public transportation.

Here you can check them out! https://bit.ly/3ovHUIH

The rooms are equipped with WiFi, lockers, bunk beds & shared bathrooms.
Participants will be placed in rooms of mixed nationalities and always according
to the official safety measures, keeping the lowest ratio possible per room.

The hostel provides vegetarian and vegan options for food, as well as other
dietary restrictions. Just make sure to ask for that option once you are selected
as a participant.
 How to get there?
The accommodation has a great location. It's very easy to reach. Here you can
"pin it" on Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/wh2yhTNutcZTCSjm8

You can both ways tickets for Aerobús (A1 or A2) at the airport next to the bus
stop. Then, you can buy metro tickets at the metro station in Plaça Espanya.

1) From Terminal 2 take bus A2 to Pl. Espanya, and then take the metro L3 till the
stop in Penitents, here is the link: https://goo.gl/maps/xfgGVQq3DbwU5yjAA

2) From Terminal 1 take bus A1 to Pl. Espanya, and then take the metro L3 till the
stop in Penitents, here is the link: https://goo.gl/maps/X32yPanj5eacBwkt8
 Travel costs reimbursement
We will reimburse your travel costs according to the rules of the Erasmus +
Program. The reimbursement process of the pertinent travel costs will start
upon presenting original tickets, receipts/invoices/boarding passes, & the points
of dissemination have been accomplished. Reimbursement will be done in
EURO, regardless of the currency indicated on your ticket, receipt, or invoice. We
will reimburse each sending organization or one representative per country.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please, do not buy any transportation ticket without consulting us at
afrias@youthbcn.com / Any ticket purchased without consulting might be not reimbursed.
IMPORTANT NOTE 2: It is possible to travel 2 days (in total) out of the program, but the PROJECT is
NOT covering the costs for accommodation & food outside the Youth Exchange dates.
IMPORTANT NOTE 3: There is a contribution fee of 35€ that will be collected from each participant.
A modest contribution to the overall cost of the project. This fee will be taken from your travel
costs reimbursement.
IMPORTANT NOTE 4: Full participation in this youth exchange is required to get the reimbursement.
Travel costs reimbursement
Hungary
Denmark
275 € Italy
North Macedonia

360 € Turkey*

*Participants from Turkey &

Armenia have available VISA
reimbursement. Ask your
530 € Armenia* organization.
 What to bring with you?
Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to the experience!

Bring something that represents your country or culture. We will have an

intercultural evening where you will have the space to present your country;
we suggest that you bring some food, drinks, flags, etc. You will have a
limited time & space to represent your country, bear in mind that pre-made
videos won't be allowed!

Toiletry products, towels, flip-flops for the shower. Iron, hairdryer and similar
aren't provided by the accommodation.

Private health insurance or European healthcare card.

See you in December!