🇪🇸 Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Spain 🐾 Animal Rights & Sustainable Living Experience 🇪🇸

Introduction

What if your lifestyle choices could actually change the world? 🌍 This Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Gran Canaria brings together young people who want to understand animal rights, sustainability, and environmental impact — and turn that awareness into real action.

💡 Did You Know? 🌍 Gran Canaria is known as a “mini continent” due to its diverse ecosystems, making it a perfect place to explore sustainability and environmental responsibility in real life.

Activity Dates

🗓️ Arrival: 23 September 2026
🗓️ Activities: 24 September – 1 October 2026
🗓️ Departure: 2 October 2026

Application Deadline

📅 30 April 2026

Eligible Countries

🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal

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Activities & Methodology

🐾 Explore animal cruelty issues across Europe (food, fashion, cosmetics, entertainment, pharmaceutical sectors)
🌱 Understand the environmental impact of animal exploitation
🗣️ Participate in discussions, workshops, and non-formal learning sessions
🎬 Create digital campaigns to raise awareness on animal rights
🤝 Collaborate with international teams and share perspectives
📢 Develop follow-up actions and campaigns after the project

💡 Did You Know? 🎓 According to the infopack, participants will not only learn but also create real campaigns and continue dissemination activities after the exchange, making the impact long-term 

Objectives

🌍 Raise awareness about animal rights and environmental sustainability
🤝 Promote solidarity and responsible consumption
🧠 Develop dialogue, critical thinking, and communication skills
🎯 Encourage active participation and social responsibility

Accommodation & Food

🏡 Accommodation in shared rooms (up to 8 people) in a nature-based venue
🍽️ Vegan food provided (breakfast, lunch, dinner + coffee breaks) 
🌿 Location surrounded by biodiversity and natural ecosystems

Financial Conditions

💶 Fully funded by Erasmus+
✈️ Travel reimbursed according to distance rules
🚐 €50 contribution for transfer from Las Palmas to venue 

Travel

✈️ Do not purchase tickets before confirmation
📄 Keep all boarding passes and tickets for reimbursement
🕒 Maximum 2 extra days allowed before/after (not funded) 

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Certification

📜 Youthpass certificate provided

Participant Profile

👤 Age 18–30 (participants) / 18+ (group leaders)
🌱 Interest in animal rights, sustainability, and social change
🗣️ Basic English recommended
🤝 Open-minded, respectful, and motivated
🎯 Willing to actively participate before, during, and after the project

Working Language

🗣️ English

Application Method

📩 Apply through the official form after reading the infopack

Application Link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHkfRmDgtXZBDh0FcirFRWXjwYsxN3w2C81J8xvXu5XAziSw/viewform

Additional Information

📄 Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUVt4I6TQA1v7bD2ESjOucQfIVO4zk7u/view

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