- Name of the project: Youth Exchange “Focus on Sport for Environmental Sustainability”
- Date of Project: 01.05. – 08.05.2024.
- Hosting Organization: “BRAVO”
- Place: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Participants age: 16+
- The number of participants: 36
- Working language: English
- Deadline for applying: 10.03.2024.
This project is supported and co-funded by the Erasmus+ program. It means that your travel costs, accommodation, and food will be fully covered if you get selected for the project. The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission nor EACEA can be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The “Focus on Sport for Environmental Sustainability” project is designed to educate and empower young people by highlighting the crucial role sports can play in promoting environmental sustainability. This initiative aims to broaden the understanding of critical environmental issues among participants, specifically focusing on climate change, global warming, and the intricacies of the EU Green Deal. By doing so, it seeks to elevate awareness about the environmental challenges we face globally.
The project is committed to equipping participants with practical skills and tools. It focuses on enabling young individuals to develop and effectively implement campaigns and initiatives that advocate for environmental sustainability in the context of sports. This not only includes imparting knowledge but also fostering the creativity and confidence necessary to drive change through innovative and impactful sustainability initiatives in their communities.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
- To increase the understanding and knowledge of young participants about climate change, global warming, and the EU Green Deal, through interactive workshops, discussions, and educational materials.
- To demonstrate and instill an understanding of how sports and physical activities can contribute to environmental sustainability, encouraging the adoption of eco-friendly practices in sports.
- To enable participants to develop individual action plans that they can implement in their home countries post-project, focusing on the intersection of sports, environmental sustainability, and climate action.
- To create a network of young people from different countries who are committed to environmental sustainability, facilitating ongoing collaboration and exchange of best practices even after the project’s conclusion.
- To develop new tools, such as digital content, campaigns, or educational programs, that can be used to promote awareness of environmental sustainability through sports in the participants’ local communities.
- To inspire and equip participants to become advocates for environmental sustainability in their communities, using sports as a platform to engage and educate others, and to drive local initiatives that support the Green Deal objectives.
PARTICIPANTS PROFILE
- Participants must be between 16-30 years old (the group leader must be 18 years or older).
- Resident of one of the participating countries: Türkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, Romania, Ukraine.
- Participants are expected to be open-minded, collaborative, eager to learn and share.
- Interested in climate crisis, environmental problems and sustainability.
- Eager to share his/her knowledge, experience and culture.
- Ready to be involved in all stages of the project (preparation, implementation and follow-up).
- To have at least A2 level of spoken English.
- Group leaders should be youth workers/youth leaders that are active in sending organization and have experience in Erasmus+ programmes.
- BiH (6 participants)
- Türkiye (12 participants)
- Lithuania (6 participants)
- Romania (6 participants)
- Ukraine (6 participants)
IMPORTANT NOTE
For participants applying from Türkiye, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia – apply through our application form and we will send all of the relevant applications to the sending organizations on this project to finalize the selections.
ABOUT HOSTING ORGANIZATION
The Bosnian Representative Association for Valuable Opportunities (BRAVO) is non-profit and non-governmental organization. The things that make this organization outstanding and ready to assume responsibility are core principles: tolerance, democracy, diversity, voluntariness, and openness.
Our teams are working in the following fields/topics: Human Rights, Anti-Trafficking, People with disabilities, Reproductive health and STDs, Gender Equality and Combating Gender-Based Violence, Sports on a daily basis, Audio and Video production, People with fewer opportunities, Organizing events, Entrepreneurship, IT and ICT, Technology, Humanitarian actions, National and International projects, Support in fight against Criminal and Corruption, Accelerating start- ups, Industry 4.0, Entrepreneurship, Project management, Refugees and Migrants, Creative Actions, but at the same time we are working on publishing books, brochures, newsletters, flyers, affiliations, and other publications, and a lot of other activities.
Our general target group is youth within the age range of 15 to 35, but we focus on all people in need of help and our support. Bearing that in mind, we say that we care for people from 3 to 103. The focus of our organization is on international projects, including all sectors and topics mentioned above, but at the same time, working with people with fewer opportunities and taking care of European values and principles. We are working with institutions for people with disabilities, such as institutions for deaf and blind people.
Through our activities, in cooperation with institutions and organizations led by people with disabilities, we are teaching silent language and doing sports activities with blind people. In our projects as coordinators or hosting organizations, we love to bring participants to one of these two institutions and give them an opportunity to learn something totally new.
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & TRAVELLING
Participants will be accommodated in Hotel BM International.
Pijačna 2, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina HOTEL BM INTERNATIONAL
The hotel is located on the main road between the city center and the smaller city center called Ilidža. It has parking for guests, and two tram stops are only a couple of minutes away. Whether it’s about individuals or entire families, the hotel offers tourists comfort and quality service, and business customers can even rent an office or business premises for several days as needed. Hotel BM International apartments have separate bedrooms, a separate kitchen with a dining area, mini-bar, and bathroom with toilet. Cable TV, telephone and free internet access over a wireless network are just a few of the details included in this offer. During the stay, food will be prepared by experienced cooks, provided at the venue. Three meals and two coffee breaks per day will be provided.
TRAVEL AND COST LIMITS:
Bosnia and Herzegovina – 23€
Türkiye, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia – 275€
How to apply?
- Complete the BRAVO- APPLICATION FORM in English title as following ”name of the project you are applying for” until 23:59 on deadline day.
- Deadline for applying: 10.03.2024.
- Selection results: 13.03.2024.
- PARTICIPATION FEE: NO PARTICIPATION FEE
- If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at: office@bravo-bih.com