📰 Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Romania – Browse Your Way Safely 🔍 Fight Fake News, Think Smart! 🇷🇴

📌 Project Type: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
📅 Activity Dates: 9 – 18 September 2025
📅 Application Deadline: 27 August 2025
📍 Venue: Vatra Dornei, Romania (Siady Guesthouse)
👥 Participants: 48 young people (18–30 years old) from 8 countries
🌐 Eligible Countries: 🇭🇷 Croatia and 🇨🇾 Cyprus

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📖 Project Description

Browse Your Way Safely (BYWS) is a youth exchange tackling the challenges of fake news, misinformation, and lack of critical thinking among young people. Participants will explore how misinformation spreads, learn tools for fact-checking, and discover practical solutions for responsible online behavior.

The project will:

• 📰 Empower 48 youngsters with skills to identify fake news
• 💡 Provide creative workshops using non-formal learning methods
• 🌍 Encourage cultural exchange and collaboration across Europe
• 🔑 Strengthen digital literacy and responsible online engagement

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🏠 Accommodation & Meals

• 🏡 Accommodation at Siady Guesthouse, centrally located in Vatra Dornei
• 🍽️ Meals provided in line with Erasmus+ standards
• 🚍 Travel costs reimbursed according to Erasmus+ rules

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🎓 Learning Opportunities

• 🧠 Interactive workshops on media literacy & online safety
• 💬 Discussions with peers from 8 different countries
• 🎭 Creative, non-formal activities to transform ideas into actions
• 🏅 Youthpass Certificate recognizing competences gained

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👤 Participant Profile

We are looking for motivated young people (18–30 years old) who are:

• 🌍 From Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Türkiye, or Denmark
• 💡 Curious, open-minded, and interested in other cultures
• 📰 Passionate about media literacy & digital safety
• 🎯 Ready to fully participate in all project phases
• 🗣️ Able to communicate in English (minimum beginner level)
• 🤝 Particularly encouraging participation from vulnerable groups

👉 Note: Currently participants are especially being recruited from Croatia and Cyprus.

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🔗 Application Info

Apply via the official application form:
👉 Application Form