{"id":696,"date":"2018-11-25T23:10:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T21:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alternativa.lv\/?page_id=696"},"modified":"2025-02-09T23:23:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T21:23:34","slug":"what-is-youth-exchange-and-erasmus-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alternativa.lv\/en\/erasmus-projects\/what-is-youth-exchange-and-erasmus-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Erasmus+ \u2013 A Life-Changing Opportunity!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you want to travel, make friends around the world, develop new skills, and gain unforgettable experiences? <strong>Erasmus+<\/strong> is the program for you! \u2728<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 What is Erasmus+ and what does it offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erasmus+ is a European Union program that supports <strong>education, youth, sports, and training<\/strong>. It has existed for <strong>35 years<\/strong> and has helped more than <strong>3 million young people<\/strong> discover the world! \ud83c\udf0e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cultural association <strong>&#8220;Alternat\u012bv\u0101 Realit\u0101te&#8221;<\/strong> has been implementing Erasmus+ projects since <strong>2017<\/strong>, and more than <strong>500 young people<\/strong> from <strong>16 countries<\/strong> have already participated in our activities! \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Who can join Erasmus+?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 If you are <strong>13\u201330 years old<\/strong>, you can participate in <strong>youth exchanges<\/strong> or <strong>youth participation projects<\/strong>.<br>\ud83d\udd39 If you are <strong>18+<\/strong>, you can become a <strong>group leader<\/strong> in youth exchanges or take part in <strong>training for youth workers<\/strong>.<br>\ud83d\udd39 If you want to develop <strong>leadership and professional skills<\/strong>, Erasmus+ offers unique training programs and international cooperation opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2708 Erasmus+ Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Youth Exchanges<\/strong> \u2013 meet young people from different countries, develop social skills, and work on international projects (5-21 days).<br>\ud83d\udcda <strong>Training for Youth Workers<\/strong> \u2013 professional development programs for youth leaders, teachers, and activists.<br>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Volunteering<\/strong> \u2013 participate in short-term or long-term volunteer projects across Europe.<br>\ud83d\udce2 <strong>Youth Participation Projects<\/strong> \u2013 realize your own ideas and actively engage in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf81 Erasmus+ Covers All Expenses!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>Participation in the project \u2013 FREE!<\/strong><br>\u2705 <strong>Accommodation and meals \u2013 FREE!<\/strong><br>\u2705 <strong>100% travel cost reimbursement!<\/strong><br>\u2705 <strong>Youthpass certificate<\/strong> that confirms your new skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude80 Where Have We Been?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our participants have already joined projects in <strong>Cyprus, Italy, France, Greece, Georgia, Portugal, Germany, Spain, Hungary, and many other countries!<\/strong> You could be next!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Do you want to be part of this adventure?<\/strong> Apply for one of our upcoming projects or join our social initiatives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Fill in the application and get ready for your Erasmus+ adventure!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/myhRLRrV8Io?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to travel, make friends around the world, develop new skills, and gain unforgettable experiences? 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