🇭🇺 Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Hungary 📓 Journaling and Mental Well-Being Through Emotional Expression 🧠

Do you want to explore your emotions, build resilience and grow through journaling on the shores of Lake Balaton? Echoes of Emotions is an Erasmus+ youth exchange in Siófok, Hungary, bringing together young people from Hungary, Slovakia and Romania to strengthen emotional intelligence and mental well-being through non-formal education.

About the Organiser

MoVitation is a newly founded youth NGO based in Budapest, created by 15 young people who previously participated in Erasmus+ projects. What unites them is a shared passion for the Erasmus+ world and a conviction that they want to pass these opportunities on to more people from their communities and beyond. They believe Erasmus+ has the power to genuinely change lives, the way it changed theirs, and that non-formal education and intercultural dialogue are essential tools for youth development.

About the Project

The project works with 36 young people aged 18 to 24 across Romania, Slovakia and Hungary, equipping them with soft skills such as communication, adaptability and creativity, and guiding them in emotional expression through journaling. Through this, the project aims to strengthen their emotional intelligence, mental well-being and capacity to thrive in their social and professional lives. The goal is to increase the ability to effectively express emotions among these 36 youth from partner organizations by the end of the project. Each country sends 12 participants.

What the Project Wants to Achieve

🗣️ Develop key competences such as communication, empathy, self-expression, resilience and teamwork through non-formal methods.

🤝 Encourage intercultural understanding, solidarity and active citizenship by creating a safe space for sharing experiences and perspectives.

🌍 Promote long-term impact by empowering youth to take action in their communities on topics related to mental health and well-being.

🧠 Increase young people's awareness and understanding of emotions, stress management and mental well-being.

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Who Can Apply

🌍 Open-minded, respectful young people aged 18 to 24, ready to share ideas and take part in group activities.

🏠 Residents of Slovakia, Hungary or Romania.

💭 Motivated to learn about emotions, mental health and well-being. Priority is given to participants facing fewer opportunities.

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Accommodation and Meals

🏡 You are hosted in the amazing Jókai mansion, located in a safe and green area of Siófok on the shores of Lake Balaton. Siófok is the cultural and tourist centre of the southern part of Lake Balaton, offering water sports, cultural events, restaurants, shops and much more.

🛏️ Multi-bed rooms (3-5 beds) with shared bathrooms, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, common rooms for activities and relaxation, and outdoor spaces perfect for relaxation and group work.

🍽️ Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided.

Travel and Reimbursement

🚆 To support sustainability, travel will be via eco-friendly transport, and all related expenses will be fully reimbursed. Specific travel arrangements and details are discussed during the first preparation meeting.

🛡️ All participants must hold valid travel insurance covering the entire duration of the project, including travel days. Your policy must include coverage for third-party liability, lost or stolen baggage, and accidents and serious illness.

What's Covered

💶 Erasmus+ covers all costs regarding travel, accommodation, food and activities. You must cover the mandatory travel insurance and any personal costs you might have (pocket money).

The Details

📍 Location: Siófok, Hungary (Jókai mansion, Lake Balaton).

📅 Dates: 4 to 15 September 2026, with arrival on 4 September and departure on 16 September (including travel days).

👥 36 participants in total, 12 from each country.

🧭 Topic: Journaling and mental health.

Eligible Countries

🌍 Open to residents of 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇸🇰 Slovakia and 🇷🇴 Romania.

How to Apply

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

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