A coastal village 70 km from Riga, a beach 4 km away, and twelve days of genuinely structured leadership development with young people from three countries. This Erasmus+ Youth Exchange is for those who want to grow β not just travel.
LEAD β Learn, Empower, Act, Develop is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange bringing together young people from Latvia, Czechia, and Greece in Liepupe, Latvia. The project helps participants develop essential leadership skills through interactive learning and hands-on activities β exploring civic engagement, democracy, and social innovation while building confidence, cross-cultural cooperation, and a strong sense of European identity.
What Is This Project About?
The exchange is structured across three connected phases, each building on the last:
π± Phase 1 β Days 1 to 2: Foundations
Creating a safe and supportive group environment. Participants get to know each other, build trust, and explore what leadership really means through interactive quizzes, roleplays, and creative activities. Reflecting on values, challenging biases, and learning respectful digital communication β establishing the foundations for teamwork and inclusive leadership.
π₯ Phase 2 β Days 3 to 8: Deepening
Participants deepen their leadership skills through work on resilience, empathy, and collaboration. Through debates, group challenges, outdoor reflections, and creative storytelling, they learn to manage stress, listen actively, and understand different perspectives. Digital skills are strengthened through activities on online safety, ethical influence, and content creation.
π Phase 3 β Days 9 to 10: Bringing It Together
Reflection and future planning. Participants review key leadership concepts, evaluate their personal growth, and co-create practical tools and digital content to share project results. The exchange ends with dissemination planning, feedback, and a closing reflection that strengthens motivation to apply leadership skills in their local communities.
Who Should Apply?
8 people per country β 7 participants + 1 group leader.
Participants
πΉ Age: 18 to 25 years old
πΉ Motivated to learn about leadership, civic engagement, and personal growth
πΉ Open-minded and willing to work in international teams
πΉ Ready to develop communication and digital skills
πΉ Ready to participate in local dissemination activities after the exchange
Group Leaders
πΉ Over 18 years old
πΉ Experience or strong interest in youth work
πΉ Able to support participants throughout the exchange
πΉ Responsible for coordination, wellbeing, and reporting
β Participants with fewer opportunities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Venue β Liepupe, Latvia
A coastal village located 70 km from Riga β accommodation at Guesthouse BirzgaΔΌi, only 4 km from the beach.
ποΈ Rooms accommodating 3 or more people with shared bathrooms
π½οΈ Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee breaks provided on-site
π₯ Special meals arranged for participants with dietary requirements or allergies
ποΈ Bring a personal towel and swimsuit β sauna and beach opportunities included
π‘οΈ Weather is usually warm and summery β check the forecast before packing
Travel & Reimbursement
Travel reimbursement by bank transfer after the project, according to Erasmus+ rules.
π±π» Latvia: up to β¬56
π¨πΏ Czechia: up to β¬309
π¬π· Greece: up to β¬309
β οΈ Do not purchase any tickets without confirmation from the organisers. Send your travel plan for approval first.
Reimbursement is made only if the participant:
β Attends the full Youth Exchange
β Provides all required documents β tickets, boarding passes, Signed Declaration of Expenses, Mobility Report (group leaders)
β Completes all required reports
π¬ Want to understand what Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges really involve and whether this kind of project is right for you? These are 5 things you will actually experience β written for people considering their first exchange: https://youthworkshub.org/15116/
Activity Details
π Activity Dates: 04 July 2026 β 15 July 2026 (Arrival: 4 July / Departure: 15 July)
π Location: Liepupe, Latvia
π€ Activity Type: Youth Exchange
Deadline
β° 06 May 2026
Eligible Countries
π±π» Latvia π¨πΏ Czechia π¬π· Greece
Infopack, Apply & Contact
π Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G98aDZXpB9r_Cuhj96bHvv7q2b-s4qJH/view?usp=drivesdk
π Application Form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOMKckILbO8XCwex_70n73k4hodbamTrDn0dqwZKb4ZjJGRA/viewform
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