Dates: 26 April 2026- 4 May 2026
Place: ALBAIDA, SPAIN
About the project:
In a time when rivers carry more plastic than fish and beaches are increasingly covered in waste, young people across Europe are directly seeing how water pollution affects their communities. From littered riverbanks to polluted seas, environmental problems are now part of everyday reality. Many young people care deeply about these issues, but often they don’t know where to start or how to turn their frustration into real action.
The “EcoTide” Youth Exchange comes as a space where concern becomes action. The project will bring together young people who want to better understand what is happening to our rivers and seas and why waste management and daily habits matter so much. Through interactive activities, group discussions, outdoor experiences and creative workshops, participants will explore how local environmental problems are connected to global challenges and how small actions can have a bigger impact than they might think.
Instead of just talking about pollution, participants will actively experiment with ideas and solutions and realize that environmental challenges don’t stop at borders, and neither should the solutions. By the end of the exchange, participants will go home with more clarity, more motivation and more confidence to take initiative. They won’t just leave with memories, but with concrete ideas and the courage to start small actions in their own communities. “EcoTide” is mostly about feeling capable of making a difference and understanding that change starts with young people who decide to act together.
Objectives:
-Equip 30 young people and 6 youth leaders from 6 European countries with key competences in sustainability, water protection, and environmentally friendly practices, helping them connect local environmental realities to wider global challenges.
-Design and implement a set of youth-friendly awareness activities such as creative campaigns, interactive workshops, community actions and digital content that encourage responsible behaviors and active environmental engagement among peers.
-Strengthen the capacity of the 6 partner organizations to further develop and implement green initiatives, including clean-up actions, awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts, and long- term volunteer programmes in their local communities.
Participant profile:
-5 participants and 1 youth leader from each country
-A basic level of English language is recommended;
– Previous experience in Erasmus+ is not required, newcomers are welcomed.
-Participants currently residing in Bulgaria or having Bulgarian nationality
-Age: 18-30 years old for the participants;
-No age limit for the group leaders;
-Gender balance is strongly recommended;
-Willing to develop key competences in critical thinking an digital media literacy;
Accommodation and food:
The project will be carried out on the outskirts of the town of Albaida, which belongs to the city of Valencia, within the Valencian Community. The location is close to natural parks and rivers, but also benefits fully from the comforts of modern life. The place is located away from the city, but we will organize one or two trips to the supermarket so you can buy any extras you need.
The project will take place at the Don Bosco camp: https://www.naturjove.es/es/servicios/instalaciones/albergue-don- bosco. Participants will be distributed 4-5 people per room. Bathrooms and showers are shared and separated by gender. Don Bosco is a small facility located at the foot of Cova Alta, an area of great ecological value in the municipality of Albaida. The place will be exclusively for all project members. The place has picnic benches, a large natural park, and sports courts. Bedsheets are provided, but you must bring your own towels. There is WiFi connection on site.
Accommodation, transportation, and meals (breakfast, lunch, and
dinner) are covered by the organization. The menu is standard for all
participants unless the participant specified on the form if you want
vegetarian/vegan options or have any dietary restrictions.
Transport:
The maximum travel budget for participant from Bulgaria is 395 euro.
If you are interested in and would like to take part in please fill the from here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduhBmS5FXONO3QkCiLOLJMbSpc5SOT-8EbaLIc_vAZW1ulOg/viewform?c=0&w=1
Deadline:
26.03.2026
