Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Bulgaria

🌱🌍 Erasmus+ Youth Exchange: Green Stories! Applications Are Open
Are you ready to tell your story, meet young people from different countries, and create inspiring ideas for the environment?

Applications are now open for the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange project “Green Stories: Inspiring Change through Storytelling”. Young people from Bulgaria, Italy, North Macedonia and Türkiye will come together to combine storytelling with digital tools, theatre, podcasts and creative content to raise awareness about environmental issues.

During this international experience in Obzor, Bulgaria, you will have the opportunity to learn with young people from different cultures, create creative content, and develop your own “Green Story” project focused on environmental challenges.

📌 The project is funded by the European Union Erasmus+ Programme.

📅 Project Information

Project: Green Stories: Inspiring Change through Storytelling
Project Type: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Date: 10 - 18 September 2026
Location: Obzor, Bulgaria
Young Participants: 5 participants aged 15 - 18
Group Leader: 1 participant aged 18+
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Funding: European Union Erasmus+ Programme

🌿 What Can You Expect from This Project?

Digital Storytelling: Learn how to turn your stories and ideas into creative digital content
Video & Podcast: Create videos, podcasts and social media content addressing environmental issues
Theatre & Improvisation: Explore your creativity through theatre and improvisation activities
Interactive Workshops: Take part in World Café sessions and other interactive learning activities
Green Story Projects: Work in international teams to develop creative solutions to environmental challenges
Green Stories Event: Share your ideas and creative work during a public event in Obzor
Intercultural Experience: Learn, create and connect with young people from Bulgaria, Italy and North Macedonia

👥 Who Can Apply?

Young Participants: Young people aged 15 - 18
Places Available: 5 young participants
Group Leader: 1 person aged 18+
Young people interested in environmental and sustainability topics
Young people interested in storytelling, video, podcasts, theatre or social media content
Young people who would like to gain international experience with participants from different countries
Participants who are willing to actively take part in workshops, group activities and creative sessions

🚨 Important Application Requirement / Priority

Due to the short time remaining before the project dates, applicants who hold a Green Passport or a valid Multiple-Entry Schengen Visa will be given priority during the selection process.

Please make sure that your travel documents are valid for the entire project period before applying.

🌍 Green Stories: Inspiring Change through Storytelling

Green Stories is an international Erasmus+ Youth Exchange project designed to raise awareness about environmental challenges and empower young people to express their ideas through creativity and storytelling.

During the project, young people from different countries will come together to combine storytelling with digital tools, video, podcasts, theatre and other creative methods.

Participants will work in international teams to explore environmental challenges, develop creative solutions and create their own “Green Story” projects. These projects will be presented during the public “Green Stories Event” in Obzor.

This project is not only an opportunity to discover a new country, but also a chance to create together with young people from different cultures, improve your communication skills and share your own story about the environment. 🌱

🏠 Accommodation & Travel

Accommodation: Covered by the project.
Food: Covered by the project.
Travel: Travel costs will be covered within the limits and conditions set by the Erasmus+ Programme.
Green Travel: Green Travel support may be applicable according to Erasmus+ rules.
Funding: The project is funded by the European Union Erasmus+ Programme.

🎭 What Will We Do?

Explore digital storytelling techniques
Create videos, podcasts and social media content
Develop creative expression skills through theatre and improvisation
Take part in World Café sessions and interactive workshops
Discuss environmental challenges with international teams
Develop creative “Green Story” projects addressing environmental issues
Present our stories and projects during the public “Green Stories Event” in Obzor

💫 Why Should You Join?

Gain an international experience with young people from different countries
Develop your storytelling and creative content production skills
Gain hands-on experience in video, podcast, theatre and digital media
Explore environmental challenges and develop creative solutions
Improve your English and intercultural communication skills
Meet new people and discover different cultures
Gain valuable Erasmus+ experience and take part in an international youth project

✨ Important Notes

The project is funded by the European Union Erasmus+ Programme.
Accommodation and food costs will be covered by the project.
Travel costs will be covered within the limits and conditions of the Erasmus+ Programme.
Applicants with a Green Passport or a valid Multiple-Entry Schengen Visa will be given priority.
The age range for young participants is 15 - 18, with 5 available places.
There is 1 available place for a group leader aged 18+.
The application deadline is 1 September 2026.

Ready to tell your story, meet young people from different countries and create something meaningful for the environment? Join the Green Stories experience! 🌱🌍
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