Youth Exchange “Food Exchange” 23.-29. November 2022 in Van, Turkey

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Are you into cooking and want to find out more about the food of other cultures? Do you want to get involved an international group setting and get to know young people from different countries? If yes, you should apply for this Youth Exchange. 

Dates: 23 to 29 November, 2022
Location: Van, Turkey

“Food Exchange” will be a youth exchange involving young people from 4 different countries: Lithuania, Croatia, Turkey and Germany.

The goals of the project are…

  • to build a bridge between young people in Turkey and Europe via FOOD
  • to prevent young people from social exclusion by including them active participation of intercultural dialogue via FOOD,
  • to increase the tolerance and promoting acceptance of different opinions,
    to create the intercultural dialogue between different young people from different nationalities,
  • to develop critical thinking skills and information filtering skills through discovering non-formal learning methods and the possibilities of the Erasmus+ programme.

All costs for accommodation and meals will be covered by the Erasmus + Programme. Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to € 360 for participants (depending on distance) from Germany. We charge a participation fee of € 40!

Check out the venue Buyuk Urartu Hotel.

Need more info? Check out the Infopack.

Health Insurance: Please bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) – it is available for free and very useful when traveling abroad. If you have private travel health insurance, all the better.

You can apply below if….

  • … you live in Germany
  • … you are between 18-30 years old
  • … you are willing to be part of a multicultural group
  • …you are interested in different kinds of food and cooking.
  • … you want to show initiative to develop new skills, participate in all activities and work with other young people
  • … you will do your best to speak English – you do not need any foreign language skills!

Please note that only residents of Germany can apply using the form below. All others must contact the partner organizations in their respective countries or the organizers: Van Gençlik Eğitim Akademisi Derneği

You still have questions? Have a look at our FAQ! If your question can’t be answered there, please contact Lina: [email protected]