Eco-entrepreneurship: Future is Green

Youth Exchange „Eco-entrepreneurship: Future is Green“ took place in Avala, Serbia from the 20th of April till the 27th of April 2023, and involved 36 participants from 6 different countries. The main aim of the youth exchange was to raise the interest of young people, young people with fewer opportunities in the concepts of eco-entrepreneurship, and sustainability, to equip young people, young people with fewer opportunities with new competencies, to provide them with a chance to get inspired by the experiences of their peers from other countries, to create the ideas for the Board Game. The whole concept of the youth exchange was based on non-formal learning and learning-by-doing methodologies.

Check what was the experience of participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, in text below.

Dejan said that he decided to apply for this project because he has never been on an Eco-oriented project before and he was always interested in the topics of ecology and living sustainably, so he was curious to see what this project had to offer. Also, an important factor was his desire to travel around, see and explore the other places he has not visited so far. Dejan describes himself as a very open person who loves to meet new people so it was an extra reason to apply and participate in this youth exchange.

His experience with the youth exchange was simply amazing. Together with other participants, he was working a lot but working on something that they liked and enjoyed and were happy to be there. Experience with the Erasmus+ program is beautiful, and Dejan always feels happy when he can start a story with:”When I was participating in the Erasmus+ activity…”. For this reason and based on previous Dejan’s experience, he would recommend to all young people to join Erasmus+ projects because they are educational, fun, you get a chance to travel and meet new people, and most importantly have a GREAT time.

Ena decided to participate in this youth exchange because of the topic that drew her attention at that moment, due to the lack of awareness among young people about the importance of ecology, and because she also did not have the opportunity to learn enough about the importance of this topic through the previous life situations.

The experience for Ena was wonderful: apart from an excellent program and interesting young people who are above all the most beautiful part of this experience, she also learned a lot and was part of this story in a productive way. In addition to new cultures, she had a chance to learn many new methods that contribute to her daily life in which she can contribute to the environment. As well as many other skills that she can use and transfer the acquired knowledge to the local community.

Her previous experience with the Erasmus+ activities has helped her to understand and learn the best learning methods that work for her and to realize that a beautiful experience with wonderful people is the best way to get out of your comfort zone and fulfill your potential.

Adi said that he decided to participate in this youth exchange as he saw it as a perfect opportunity for a new positive change in his life. He didn’t use to think about ecology often, but by the end of the project, he realized how important it actually is and why everyone should be educated about it. Of course, he was also motivated to travel, have new experiences, and meet young people from other countries. Despite being the first youth exchange he participated in, Adi still had a lot of fun, but above everything, he learned very useful things that will bring a better future not only for him but also for nature and other young people in his local community.

He also liked the concept of the project itself as the sessions were as energetic and interesting as the people who attended. Adi had a lot of great times in which he could share opinions and discuss with other young people, read, play games, listen to music, enjoy nature, and similar.

In the end, Adi would recommend to all young people to use the opportunity and become part of some future youth exchanges. He thinks that these are the projects that force young people to improve themselves, their environment, and their lives. And also, having a great time has never brought harm to anyone, so… you should definitely participate!

Youth exchange was organised as part of the project “Eco-Entrepreneurship & Circular Economy: On the Path to Sustainable Change”.

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