🇱🇻 Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Latvia 🌍 Active Participation, Sustainability and Youth Empowerment 💪

Are you ready to learn, act, and create change together with young people from different countries? "It's time to act!" is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Latvia bringing together motivated young people to explore active participation, sustainability, intercultural learning, and youth empowerment through non-formal education, creative workshops, and hands-on teamwork, with part of the experience taking place in an outdoor camp by the sea.

About the Organisation

The project is organised by Young Folks LV, a non-profit youth organisation that creates a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for young people to develop their skills, confidence, and creativity.

About the Project

"It's time to act!" brings together young people who are ready to learn, act, collaborate, and create positive change. During the youth exchange, participants take part in non-formal education activities, group work, creative workshops, intercultural learning, and practical sessions focused on active participation, sustainability, and youth empowerment.

Project Dates

🛬 15 July: arrival and travel day

🎯 16 to 21 July: project activity days

🛫 22 July: departure and travel day

Participants must be available for the full duration of the project, including both travel days.

Participants

👥 10 participants per country, aged 16 to 22

🧑‍🏫 2 group leaders per country, aged 18 and over

🤝 Around 50% of participants should be young people with fewer opportunities

This exchange is aimed at residents of 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, and 🇪🇪 Estonia.

Who Can Apply?

This project is for young people who:

✨ Are motivated to take part in an international youth exchange

🌱 Are interested in active participation, sustainability, and youth work

🎨 Are open to non-formal education and learning by doing

🌍 Are ready to work in an intercultural group and contribute, share ideas, and take part in all activities

⚡ Are comfortable with a dynamic, group-based programme

🚆 Are ready to travel by green travel options

This is not for you if you are only looking for a free trip, are uncomfortable with outdoor living conditions, are unwilling to follow the rules or take responsibility, or are not open to teamwork, feedback, and learning.

Food

🍽️ Food is organised for the group based on participants' dietary preferences and needs

👨‍🍳 During the camping, food is provided 3+ times per day, cooked by a certified chef with 15+ years of experience, with vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, gluten-free, allergy-friendly, and other options

Accommodation

🏨 In Riga: participants stay in a hostel in the city centre, in rooms of 3 to 5 people, with a kitchen, modern toilets, and showers, about 20 minutes from the office

⛺ In Veczemju Klintis: participants stay in tents at the Veczemju Klintis Camping Center, with a kitchen and modern facilities (4 WC rooms and 2 shower rooms)

Please note that part of the project takes place in outdoor camp conditions, so participants should be ready for tent life, shared spaces, and active participation in daily camp routines.

Travel and Covered Costs

🚉 Green travel is required for 100% of participants, and travel costs are reimbursed according to Erasmus+ rules and project limits; keep all travel documents, tickets, boarding passes, and receipts

💚 Erasmus+ covers accommodation during the project, meals during the activity days, programme activities and materials, and travel reimbursement according to the approved limits

Rules During the Mobility

All participants are expected to respect the rules of the organisation. Violence, discrimination, harassment, bullying, alcohol consumption or smoking, 18+ materials, jokes about sensitive topics, unsafe behaviour, and refusal to follow safety rules will not be tolerated. Serious rule violations may result in removal from the activity, informing the sending organisation and National Agency, and suspension or refusal of reimbursement, in line with the signed agreement.

Curious what actually happens during a Youth Exchange and how to prepare? Here are five things to expect: https://youthworkshub.org/15116/

How to Apply

Complete the online application form, which helps the organisers understand your motivation and eligibility. Filling in the form does not guarantee placement, and you must be available for the full project including travel days.