- Name of the project: ESC “A Step Towards a Life Without Darkness”
- Dates of Project: 05.08.2025. – 03.10.2026.
- Sending organization: “BRAVO”
- Hosting organization: “GENÇ ÇABA DERNEĞİ”
- Places: Muş, Türkiye
- Participants age: 18 – 30
- Working language: English
- Deadline for applying: 19.07.2025
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
Available data suggests that smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, accounting for around 63% of lung cancer deaths worldwide. In Türkiye, this correlation remains significant, with around 90% of lung cancer cases attributed to smoking. Faced with this alarming scenario, there is an imperative to act, emphasizing the need to educate the population about the harmful effects of smoking, promote lung cancer prevention, and encourage the adoption of healthier lifestyles. This project was conceived with a resolute intention—to reduce the number of smokers in the country and, consequently, to reduce the incidence of lung cancer.
In short, the project, entitled “A Step Towards a Life Without Darkness,” is a high-priority volunteering initiative funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme to respond to the high levels of lung cancer in the world and, essentially, in Türkiye.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Weekly meetings
Preparation of the 12th International Oncology Days
Visit youth organizations (1x week)
Visit to restaurants/cafes/tea houses
Visit and application of the company pack
Visit and application of the pre-school pack
Management of the project’s digital platforms (social networks, website, podcast, etc.)
Reflection sessions: Every Friday, there will be reflection activities led by the mentors.
Overview meeting: Every week, there will be a meeting with all the volunteers to follow up on the week.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
- Age: 18–30 years old
- Eligibility: Must not have completed a long-term EVS or ESC before
- Language Skills: Medium-level English (speaking and writing) required
- Willing to take on project tasks and responsibilities
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & TRAVEL
- Volunteers will stay in shared rooms with 3 people per room in a dormitory. Each room includes beds, a wardrobe, a bathroom, and basic amenities.
- Only breakfast will be provided at the dormitory. Volunteers will eat lunch and dinner at the office.
The dormitory is a bit far from the main office, but:
There’s a direct bus line that stops right in front of the office.
Volunteers will also be provided with a bus card for free access to local public transport.
Project activities will also be supported with local transport when needed.
TRAVEL AND COST LIMITS:
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Fully Covered
- Complete the BRAVO- APPLICATION FORM in English until 23:59 on deadline day.
- Deadline for applying: 19.07.2025.
- PARTICIPATION FEE: NO PARTICIPATION FEE
- If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at: office@bravo-bih.com
- THE USE OF AI IN THE APPLICATION FORM IS FORBIDDEN