🇩🇪 Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Germany 📱 WOWO: Wise Online, Well Offline, Critical Thinking, Misinformation and Responsible Digital Habits for Ages 18-30 near Leipzig 🌳

WOWO: Wise Online, Well Offline is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange taking place from 16 to 23 November 2026 in Dreiskau-Muckern, a small village near Leipzig, Germany. It is open to young people aged 18-30 from Italy, Spain, Czechia, Poland and Germany, and the working language is English. Accommodation and meals are fully covered by the Erasmus+ Programme, and travel is reimbursed up to a set budget for each country. There is no fixed deadline, so it is best to apply as soon as possible. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the call and the full infopack, and this guide brings every detail together.

What Is WOWO About?

The Wise Online, Well Offline (WOWO) project was created to empower young people to navigate today's digital environment in an active, ethical and responsible way. It is a youth exchange about using the digital world in a safe, responsible and conscious way.

Participants work on:

🧠 Critical thinking online

📲 Digital habits in everyday life

📰 Misinformation

⚖️ Bias

🕸️ Online manipulation

All of this happens through interactive activities. If this is your first exchange, our guide explains what an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange is and how groups from different countries learn together.

A Safe and Inclusive Learning Space

The organisers want to create a safe and inclusive learning space where young people can reflect on their own digital experiences, gain new competencies and translate awareness into meaningful action.

From Digital Consumers to Actors of Change

WOWO wants to support young people not only in learning how to critically consume digital content, but also in becoming actors of change who can contribute to a healthier, more inclusive and more democratic digital society.

The Project Objectives

🧠 Strengthen young people's critical thinking online

🤝 Promote responsible, ethical and inclusive digital behaviour

💻 Explore how digital technologies affect our lives and participation in society

🔍 Help young people recognise misinformation, bias and manipulation online

🌍 Encourage intercultural dialogue and exchange between young people from different countries

Turning Awareness Into Practical Skills

The aim of WOWO is to turn awareness into practical skills that participants can use in their everyday online and offline lives. The project topics are Digital & Media and Mental Health & Wellbeing. For more on looking after yourself during a project, see our guide on mental health and wellbeing on an Erasmus+ project.

Who Can Apply?

🎂 Age: 18-30

🏠 Countries: young people who live in Italy, Spain, Czechia, Poland or Germany

🗣️ Working language: English

💡 Motivation: motivated to learn, share experiences and exchange ideas

📈 Growth: interested in developing new competences

🙋 Participation: ready to take an active part in group activities

🤝 Teamwork: open to teamwork and intercultural learning

🧺 Practical help: willing to contribute to practical arrangements during the project

🎤 Facilitation: open to sharing ideas, facilitating small activities and reflecting on the learning process

Partner Organisations

🇮🇹 CET Platform Italy (Italy)

🇪🇸 Fedelatina (Spain)

🇩🇪 WINetzwerk e.V. (Germany, host)

🇵🇱 Logos NGO (Poland)

🇨🇿 Náš tábor, z. s. (Czechia)

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The Venue: Ecological Agricultural School House

All project activities will take place at the Ecological Agricultural School House in Dreiskau-Muckern, a small village near Leipzig. The venue is surrounded by nature and offers a peaceful space for learning, group activities and spending time together.

🏫 Indoor seminar spaces

🌳 Large outdoor areas

🔥 A campfire place

🐑 A small animal area with sheep and goats

Accommodation: Shared Rooms in the Guest House

Accommodation and meals are fully covered by the Erasmus+ Programme. Participants will stay at the guest house in shared rooms for 4-6 people.

🧹 Cleaning groups: as everyone lives together, each participant is expected to help keep the house clean and tidy by taking part in small cleaning groups

🛏️ Shared spaces: be ready to share rooms and common spaces with other participants

Curious about what the programme pays for? Read our guide on what Erasmus+ covers in a youth project.

Food at the Venue

🍽️ Three meals a day at the venue

☕ Two coffee breaks every day

🥗 Dietary needs: different dietary needs and preferences are taken into account when planning meals

Getting to Dreiskau-Muckern

All participants should arrive in Dreiskau-Muckern by 18:00 on 16 November 2026.

🚉 Main hub: the main transport hub near the venue is Leipzig; public transport in the region is very good, so plan your journey to Leipzig first and continue from there

✈️ Closest airport: Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

🛫 Alternative airport: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) offers more international connections and convenient trains to Leipzig

🆘 Help with your route: if you have difficulties finding a suitable connection, contact the organisers and they will help you

Travel Budget by Country

The infopack sets these maximum travel budgets:

🇮🇹 Italy: €309

🇪🇸 Spain: €309

🇵🇱 Poland: €285 (green travel only)

🇩🇪 Germany: €56 (green travel only)

🇨🇿 Czechia: €285 (green travel only)

To see how these limits are calculated, read our guide on how Erasmus+ travel reimbursement works.

What Green Travel Means Here

For green travel, more than 50% of your journey should be made using environmentally friendly transport, such as train or bus. Our guide on green travel in Erasmus+ explains the rules in more detail.

How Reimbursement Works

💶 After the project: travel costs are reimbursed after the project based on your actual travel expenses, up to the maximum budget for your country

🧾 Keep every document: keep all tickets, invoices and boarding passes during your entire journey

💺 Economy only: all tickets, including flights, trains, buses and other public transport, should be booked in economy/standard class only

🚕 No taxis: taxi costs are not reimbursed

What to Bring

💪 Motivation to learn and share

🩺 European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or other valid travel/health insurance

🎫 All your travel tickets and documents

🛁 A towel, as the accommodation does not provide towels

🧴 Personal items, including cosmetics and any medicines you may need

🚰 A refillable water bottle, as tap water at the venue is drinkable

🧁 Local products for the intercultural evening: food, drinks or sweets from your country

🧣 Warm clothes, because November in Germany can be cold

Who Is Behind the Project

The exchange is hosted by WINetzwerk e.V. in Germany. The project coordinator is Alona Krutova, who can be reached by e-mail or WhatsApp (details in the Links section below).

How to Apply

Read the infopack first, then fill in the online application form for the Youth Exchange "Wise Online, Well Offline". The host organisation selects the participants. Since there is no fixed deadline, early applications are best. You can find more Erasmus+ projects on Youth Works Hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply to WOWO: Wise Online, Well Offline?

Young people aged 18-30 who live in Italy, Spain, Czechia, Poland or Germany. The working language is English, and participants should be motivated, open to teamwork and ready to take an active part.

When and where does the Youth Exchange take place?

From 16 to 23 November 2026 (8 days) at the Ecological Agricultural School House in Dreiskau-Muckern, a small village near Leipzig, Germany. Participants should arrive by 18:00 on 16 November.

What is the exchange about?

Using the digital world in a safe, responsible and conscious way. Participants work on critical thinking, digital habits, misinformation, bias and online manipulation through interactive activities.

What does Erasmus+ cover?

Accommodation and meals are fully covered: three meals a day and two coffee breaks, with shared rooms for 4-6 people in the guest house. Travel is reimbursed after the project up to your country's budget.

What is the travel budget for my country?

Italy €309, Spain €309, Poland €285, Germany €56 and Czechia €285. For Poland, Germany and Czechia, the budget is for green travel only.

What counts as green travel?

More than 50% of your journey has to be made with environmentally friendly transport, such as train or bus.

Are taxis or business class tickets reimbursed?

No. Tickets must be booked in economy/standard class only, and taxi costs are not reimbursed. Keep all tickets, invoices and boarding passes for the reimbursement.

Which airport should I fly to?

The closest airport is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ). Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is also a good option, with more international connections and convenient trains to Leipzig.

Do I need to bring a towel?

Yes. The accommodation does not provide towels. Also bring your EHIC or other valid insurance, a refillable water bottle, warm clothes and local products for the intercultural evening.

When is the deadline?

There is no fixed deadline. Apply as soon as possible, after reading the infopack.

Project Snapshot

📌 Type: Youth Exchange

📍 Location: Ecological Agricultural School House, Dreiskau-Muckern (Leipzig), Germany

🗓️ Activity Dates: 16-23 November 2026 (arrival by 18:00 on 16 November)

🌍 Countries: Italy, Spain, Czechia, Poland, Germany