🇲🇰 Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in North Macedonia 🌍 Green Communities & Sustainable Future 🌱

Join an international youth exchange focused on sustainability, climate action and building resilient communities 🌍

“Green Communities” is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange bringing together young people to explore environmental challenges, develop practical skills and create impact in their communities. 

📌 Activity Dates

📅 26 May 2026 – 03 June 2026

📅 Application Deadline

⏳ 04 April 2026

👥 Eligible Countries

🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇷🇴 Romania

👥 Participants

👤 Young people aged 18–30
👥 Group leaders (no age limit, experienced in youth work)

👥 Activity Type

🎯 Youth Exchange

🧩 Activities & Methodology

🌱 Workshops on sustainability and climate change
🎭 Role plays, discussions and interactive sessions
🎨 Creative workshops and group activities
📚 Non-formal education and “learning by doing”
🤝 Team-building and intercultural activities
💻 Creation of booklet, website and local events

🎯 Objectives

🌍 Build resilient and sustainable communities
♻️ Raise awareness on environmental challenges
🤝 Encourage active youth participation
🌍 Promote intercultural learning
🧠 Develop practical skills for future impact

🎓 Learning Outcomes

🧠 Communication, teamwork and problem-solving
🗣️ Facilitation and presentation skills
🌍 Intercultural awareness
💡 Practical tools for sustainability actions

📍 Location

🏙️ Bitola, North Macedonia
🌿 Close to nature with rich cultural environment

🏠 Accommodation & Food

🏡 “Koco Racin” Hostel
🌐 dsdkochoracin.com.mk
🛏️ 2–3 bed shared rooms
🚿 Shared bathrooms
🍽️ 3 meals per day + 2 coffee breaks
🧻 Bring personal toiletries
🚫 Alcohol not allowed

✈️ Travel & Reimbursement

💶 Maximum reimbursement per country:
🇲🇰 North Macedonia → 285€
🇮🇹 Italy → 309€
🇧🇬 Bulgaria → 285€
🇹🇷 Türkiye → 417€
🇷🇴 Romania → 309€

📌 Reimbursement based on real costs (within limits)
📌 Only public transport eligible
📌 Taxi NOT reimbursed
📌 Economy class flights only

⚠️ Travel Rules

📧 Approval required before buying tickets
📄 Keep all travel documents (tickets, invoices, boarding passes)
💸 Reimbursement via sending organisation
📅 Must travel according to official project dates

🚍 How to Reach

✈️ Airports: Skopje, Ohrid
🌍 Alternatives: Tirana, Niš, Thessaloniki, Sofia
🚌 Shuttle: https://www.wtransporter.com/en
🚌 Bus to Bitola:
http://www.sas.com.mk/
https://www.ruleturs.mk/

🏥 Insurance

💳 EHIC (EU citizens) or private insurance required
🚫 Medical costs not covered

🎒 What to Bring

🪪 Passport/ID
👕 Comfortable clothes
🧴 Personal care items
💊 Medicines if needed
📓 Notebook & devices
😊 Positive attitude

🌍 Intercultural Preparation

🎉 Prepare intercultural evening
🍲 Bring food, music or traditions from your country
🎮 Prepare energizers and activities

📢 Participant Responsibilities

✅ Attend at least 80% of sessions
🤝 Active participation required
🚫 No unauthorized absence
💡 Be respectful, proactive and engaged

📎 Application Link

https://forms.gle/DDupX1r1KSKxL38p8

📎 Infopack

https://www.canva.com/design/DAHBNTLnG0Y/UW3SJNg2XNeBGrRuPLL1Cg/view

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