EXCHANGE IN PORTUGAL - CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS!

Noored Ühiskonna Heaks (NYH) is promoting a call for participants for a Youth Exchange called “Build an inclusive Europe through sports!” which will take place in 02^nd until 13^th August 2013 in Lisbon (Oeiras), Portugal.

We wish that this activity become a special moment in every participant’s personal life, as a result of the share of culture, experiences among all participants. The youngsters will have the chance try several of sports and to become more aware the European dimension and with the concept of European Citizenship.

Alongside the group building activities, country presentations, excursions, meeting local volunteers and more, each participant will get an opportunity to participate in several activities under the topic of sports and healthy lifestyles as a way to promote social inclusion, intercultural dialogue and active citizenship through creative and innovative games and dynamics. The young people will have the chance to know the local community and to have contact with the Portuguese culture and habits and share at the same time their own culture with the other members of the group.

Throughout the project duration young people will participate in creative workshops, group building activities, country presentations, an excursion, group discussions, meeting local volunteers.

They will explore different techniques, new ways of expressing trough sports. Participants will also spend a day with local community, where they will have an opportunity to get to know more about Portugal and local reality.

This Exchange will bring together 42 participants from European Union member states. The exchange will be held in English. There are 7 vacancies available and participants should have minimum 18 years old.

The Youth in Action programme will cover 100% of the accommodation, food and activities and we will pay the participants with 100% of the travel costs and travel insurance. During the project participants will receive a t-shirt and other materials related to the exchange. There will be a participation fee of 240 Eur. per participant (including 100% of the travel tickets).

All the interested people should fill the application form below. The application form must be sent to marco@nyh.ee

Application deadline: 15^th June 2013

Application form here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2ih0dub4f6e7ly7/6MkR-cKjsT