🎨 Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Samsun, Türkiye – Painting a World Without Discrimination! 🇹🇷

💬 About the Project

Are you ready to use art as a voice for change? 🌍✨

The Erasmus+ Youth Exchange “Painting a World Without Discrimination” invites young people from across Europe to come together in Samsun, Türkiye 🇹🇷, for a unique and inspiring intercultural experience.

During this colorful journey, participants will explore how art can challenge prejudice, promote inclusion, and strengthen understanding among different cultures. Through creativity and collaboration, you’ll help paint a picture of a more equal, tolerant, and united world. 🎨🤝

📍 Location

The project will take place in Samsun, a vibrant coastal city on the Black Sea known for its cultural diversity and artistic energy.

Participants will stay at Samsun Tourism Application Hotel (Turizm Uygulama Oteli) — a comfortable facility by the sea offering the perfect space for inspiration, creativity, and connection.

📍 Address: İncesu Yalı Mah. Adnan Kahveci Cd. No:161, Atakum / Samsun

📅 Dates

🗓️ Main Activity Days: 3–9 December 2025

✈️ Travel Days: 2–10 December 2025

👥 Who Can Join?

This youth exchange will bring together 30 young participants aged 18–30 from 6 countries:

🇮🇪 Ireland

🇷🇸 Serbia

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

🇩🇪 Germany

🇪🇸 Spain

🇹🇷 Türkiye

Each country will send 4 participants + 1 group leader.

From Türkiye, participants will also include young people with fewer opportunities, ensuring inclusivity and equal access for all.

🎯 Project Aim

The project aims to raise awareness about discrimination and promote art as a powerful tool for social transformation.

Through a variety of interactive and creative workshops, participants will discover their own voice, learn how to express messages of equality through artistic mediums, and experience how art can bridge cultural and social divides. 💪🎭

✨ What to Expect

Throughout the exchange, participants will:

🎨 Join hands-on art workshops and collaborative creations

🗣️ Take part in discussions on equality, diversity, and inclusion

🤝 Exchange stories and traditions through intercultural evenings

📢 Contribute to a final art exhibition or creative performance open to the public

🌈 Learn how creativity can inspire empathy and understanding

Each day will blend creativity, learning, and fun — creating lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories! 🌍💫

🍽️ Accommodation & Meals

All accommodation and meals are fully covered by the Erasmus+ Programme.

Meals will reflect the richness of Turkish cuisine, prepared according to halal standards, and will include delicious local dishes such as keşkek, pide, and fresh fish. 🌿

Special dietary needs will be respected — just make sure to note them in your application.

Please note:

☔ The weather in Samsun can be rainy — pack accordingly.

👕 Laundry facilities are not available — bring enough clothing.

🧴 Remember your personal care items.

💬 Language

The working language of the project will be English, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration among all international participants.

📧 Contact

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out:

📩 infougad@gmail.com

📅 Application Deadline

07 November 2025 – 23:59 (Türkiye time)