🇷🇴 Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Romania 💰 Digital and Financial Literacy for Young People 📊

Do you want to build real digital and money skills while meeting young people from across Europe? DigiFin Quest is an Erasmus+ youth exchange in Ghimeş, Romania, bringing together young people from Romania, Italy, Hungary and North Macedonia to strengthen their digital and financial literacy through non-formal learning.

About the Organiser

Asociația Microregională Pogány-Havas is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting young people's development by fostering active citizenship. The organisation promotes mobility opportunities both within Europe and beyond, values non-formal education and intercultural dialogue, and works to strengthen the employability and social inclusion of young people from all educational, social and cultural backgrounds.

About the Project

This youth exchange, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, brings together young people from Romania, Italy, Hungary and North Macedonia to strengthen their digital and financial literacy through non-formal learning. The project also supports the development of transversal skills, employability, and young people's social and economic autonomy. It is for motivated young people eager to strengthen their digital skills, improve their financial literacy, and explore practical tools for responsible decision-making in the digital world.

Objectives

🎯 By the end of the youth exchange, at least 80% of the 40 young people will demonstrate a beginner-level understanding of core financial concepts such as budgeting, saving and responsible spending.

💻 At least 85% will acquire hands-on experience with basic digital tools including Excel (for budgeting), Word (for formatting), Canva (for CV design) and introductory AI prompts, evaluated through task-based activities and practical checklists.

🤝 Participating organizations will strengthen their project management skills through direct involvement in preparation, drafting, implementation and evaluation activities.

Who Can Apply

🌍 40 participants aged 18 to 25 from Romania, Hungary, North Macedonia and Italy, plus 2 group leaders aged over 18 for each country.

💡 Anyone interested in discovering new opportunities and broadening their horizons. Priority is given to participants facing fewer opportunities.

🗣️ No high level of English is required to participate; the project will also help you improve your English regardless of your current level.

What's Covered

💶 Erasmus+ covers all costs regarding travel, accommodation, food and activities. To support sustainability, travel will be via eco-friendly transport and all related expenses will be fully reimbursed, with specific travel arrangements discussed during the first preparation meeting. You must cover the mandatory travel insurance and any personal costs you might have (pocket money).

🍽️ Three meals and two coffee breaks are provided daily. Dietary restrictions including allergies, intolerances and preferences (such as vegetarian or vegan diets) are accommodated provided you inform the organisers in writing via the application form before the project begins; requests after this deadline cannot be guaranteed. A vegetarian menu is provided as the alternative for those who do not eat pork.

🛡️ All participants must hold valid travel insurance covering the entire duration of the project, including travel days.

Intercultural Evenings

🎭 Each national team is invited to showcase their culture through a short, creative programme. The organisers highly encourage you to skip the standard slideshows and get creative using theatre, dance or interactive presentations, and to bring along some traditional local snacks and drinks to share with the group.

What to Pack

🎒 Casual, comfortable sportswear, indoor slippers or clean sneakers, plus sturdy comfortable shoes for outdoor activities.

🌧️ A waterproof jacket, as the weather can be unpredictable (in the Ghimeş area, late-summer temperatures typically range between 19°C and 30°C).

🏊 A swimsuit to enjoy the pool at the accommodation.

The Details

📍 Location: Ghimeş, Harghita, Romania.

📅 Dates: 24 August to 2 September 2026 (including travel days). Activities for each day will be sent to the selected participants.

How to Apply

Click the application link and fill in the online form. Once you submit, the organisers will review your application and get back to you as fast as possible.