YE – Bridges, Not Walls
YE – Bridges, Not Walls
Project Organizer: Valley of Joy
The Advanced Planning Visit (APV) will take place from March 23 – March 25, 2026 in Kaunas, Lithuania.
Main Goal:
To strengthen young people's critical thinking and awareness of conflicts in
response to societal division and disinformation.
Project Objectives:
To prepare team leaders for the upcoming youth exchange to lead their national team by providing information and answering questions.
Working Language: English.
Number of Participants: 1
Ideal Participant Profile:
18+ years old
Experience with Erasmus+ youth exchanges
Experience in team leadership, strong communication and planning skills
The APV is a preparatory meeting for team leaders to plan the follow-up youth exchange, which will take place from April 20 – April 29, 2026 in Luoba, Skuodas district, Lithuania.
Main Goal:
To strengthen young people's critical thinking and awareness of conflicts in
response to societal division and disinformation.
Project Objectives:
Participants will develop communication skills, empathy, and conflict resolution abilities, fostering peaceful dialogue, intercultural understanding, and active citizenship.
The project provides young people with practical tools for peacebuilding
within their communities and beyond.
Working Language: English.
Number of Participants: 5 (participants) + 1 (leader)
Ideal Participant Profile:
17 – 25 years old
Basic knowledge of English
Interest in current events and constructive dialogue
Important Information:
Accommodation, meals, materials, and travel costs (up to the maximum allowed amount) are covered.
Travel Cost Limits: 309 €
Extremely Important: Keep all travel documents and tickets for reimbursement – participants must retain travel documents to and from the venue and submit them / send them to the project organizer according to their instructions.
Insurance: Travel insurance is not covered or reimbursed by the organizers. Each participant is responsible for obtaining health insurance valid in Lithuania.
Purchase tickets only after written confirmation from the organizers.
All participants must attend all meetings and subsequent dissemination activities.
HOW TO APPLY?
Send your motivation letter and CV to project@youthfullyyours.sk !
You can find the INFOPACK for the APV HERE!
You can find the INFOPACK for the youth exchange HERE!
Application deadline for leaders: March 10, 2026
(Application deadline for participants will be announced later)
This project is supported by the Erasmus+ program.
