Name of the project: “Youth Exchange To Be or Not to Be ”
Date of Project: 05.10.2026 – 13.10.2026
Hosting organization: “Brainstorming Association“
Place: Iscar, Spain
Participants age: 18 – 30
The number of volunteers: 2+
Working language: English
Deadline for applying: 07.09.2026.
About the Hosting Organisation
Brainstorming Association is an association based in Zamora. The purpose of this association is participating in projects involving all fields reported to the integral development of youth in the region according to the specific needs displayed by them. Currently has 40-50 members ranging in age from 16 to 35 years. We work to raise awareness of different themes: bad social habits and how these are reflected in young people and their environment, this is done through activities and socio-cultural dynamics.
Our proposal is addressed to children, adolescents, young people, with special attention to those who for various reasons suffer some form of exclusion. We also propose as youth group, the development of activities that involve us understand and analyze other realities and another way of seeing things through such an important and integral element as is the participation and involvement in the development of projects, of which we are actors and responsible.
Our objectives among other are: to create and develop national and international training course to promote European partnership in youth and for professional development of the standards and European practices, to organize summer schools and conferences, to promote social initiatives among young people, to create and develop different programs and trainings about vocational counseling. We will also focus on creation and the carrying out of the projects for participative democracy among young people and promoting concept of active European citizenship
About the Project
During 9 days, a total of 36 young people from 5 European countries will take part in an Erasmus+ youth exchange focused on critical reflection and personal decision-making regarding food consumption and its social, environmental, and economic impact. Through non-formal education methodologies, participants will explore topics such as mindful eating, consumerism, food production and distribution policies, and their relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda.
The programme will include intercultural dynamics, debates, role-playing games, simulations, creative workshops, local visits, and group reflection sessions. The activities will promote active participation, critical thinking, and the exchange of personal and cultural experiences about how and why we make choices related to what we eat.
Main topics to be addressed include:
- Personal choice and food ethics: reasons for choosing veganism, vegetarianism, or other dietary options.
- Consumption and social responsibility: how individual decisions influence markets and emerging economies.
- Food and production policies: the impact of consumerism, productivity, and current regulations.
- Traceability and food safety: understanding the origin of food, regulations, toxicity, and labelling.
- 2030 Agenda and sustainability: the link between personal decisions and the SDGs.
Venue and Accommodation
Iscar is a Spanish town and municipality in the province of Valladolid and the autonomous community of Castile and León. It has about 6000 inhabitants, although in the summer season the population can grow up to 10500 persons.
It has a wonderful castle with year of creation in 939 which can be visited with a guide and you can see medieval representations. Iscar’s economy is based on agriculture and especially in the production of doors for homes and factories. Iscar at the time became the producer of 80% of doors throughout Spain.
About the HOSTEL where we will stay: This is a very nice, comfortable and with everything you need for optimal project develops. There are free Wi-Fi, big meeting rooms, big dining rooms and also there are some areas where you can breathe fresh air.
Participation Expectations and What to Bring
Our Youth Exchange will be non-formal learning. It means that learning is based on your experience, your motivation and your needs. During the exchange, non-formal education methods and methods that assure balance between theory and practice will be used such as presentations, group works, workshops, games, role plays, exercises etc
4 participants per country. From Bulgaria, Grecia, Italy and Bosnia.
- 3 young people aged 18-30.
- + 1 leaders no age limit.
- Participants need to be aged over 18 years old.
Your task during the exchange:
- Presentation of your country and your organization.
- Information about the situation of your country on the main topic.
- Traditional foods and drinks for the cultural night.
- Flag of your country would be great.
How to apply?
- Complete the BRAVO- APPLICATION FORM with in English title as following ”name of the project you are applying for” until 23:59 on deadline day.
- Deadline for applying: 07.09.2026.
- Selection results: 15.09.2026
- PARTICIPATION FEE: NO PARTICIPATION FEE
- If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]
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