Roots & Roads Erasmus+ Youth Exchange

ERASMUS+ · BULGARIA · AGES 18-25

If you would like to meet young people from different cultures, challenge prejudices and work together towards more inclusive communities, Roots & Roads offers an international learning experience worth exploring.

Taking place in Bansko, Bulgaria, this Erasmus+ Youth Exchange focuses particularly on supporting the active participation of Roma, migrant and refugee youth in social and civic life. Participants will explore intercultural learning, discrimination, prejudice, active citizenship and inclusion through creative and participatory methods.

Dates

2-11 November 2026

Location

Bansko · Bulgaria

Participants

36 young people from 6 countries

Application Deadline

13 October 2026 · 20:00

What can you expect from the project?

Intercultural learning and exchange
Activities exploring discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes
Living Library sessions
Community mapping
Creative and interactive group activities
Active citizenship and social participation
Developing more inclusive local initiatives

Who can apply?

Applications are open to young people aged 18-25. Participants should be open to learning and working with people from different cultural backgrounds, be able to take an active role throughout the project and have an interest in intercultural communication and inclusion.

5 participants from Türkiye will be selected. Participants are also expected to share their experiences and learning outcomes with their local communities after the project.

Important travel information

Travel support will be provided only for land transportation under the Green Travel scheme.

Priority will also be given to applicants who hold a valid Schengen visa or a Turkish special passport (green passport). We recommend reviewing all travel and document conditions on the official project page before applying.

What could you gain from the experience?

Intercultural communication and empathy skills
Experience recognizing and challenging discrimination and prejudice
New perspectives on active citizenship and social participation
Teamwork, communication, creativity and problem-solving skills
Erasmus+ and international youth work experience
Ideas that can contribute to more inclusive local communities

Why do we recommend this opportunity?

We believe meeting people from different cultural backgrounds in a shared learning environment can be a powerful way to challenge prejudice and understand different experiences. We find Roots & Roads valuable because it offers more than an international travel experience: it creates space to learn and work together around inclusion, equal participation and active citizenship.

Program: Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Project: Roots & Roads
Places for Türkiye: 5 participants

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Roots & Roads Erasmus+ Youth Exchange | Bulgaria