Art Box is a youth exchange in Málaga focused on promoting mental health and wellbeing through art-based exploration. In alignment with European Youth Goal #5, the project creates a safe and intercultural space where young people explore creative movement, visual arts, journaling, and nature-based practices as coping mechanisms for stress and emotional challenges. Through non-formal learning and shared reflection, participants co-create a practical “Art Box” — a collection of creative tools that support resilience, self-expression, and emotional awareness in everyday life.
Location: Malaga, Spain.
When: 17th – 24th April 2026
Deadline Application: 15th March 2026
Eligibility is limited to applicants from: Germany, Spain, Italy, Romania and Portugal.
Eligible age: 15 to 30 years old. ( youth leader over 30 years old)
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator. ( Infopack )

“Art Box” is a youth exchange that explores art as a practical and accessible tool for mental health and emotional wellbeing. The project directly contributes to European Youth Goal #5: Mental Health & Wellbeing, which calls for improved mental health support, prevention strategies, and the promotion of emotional resilience among young people across Europe.
Young people today face increasing levels of stress, anxiety, social pressure, and uncertainty. Despite growing awareness around mental health, many still lack simple, non-clinical coping tools they can apply in everyday life. There is a need for preventive approaches that are accessible, inclusive, and youth-friendly.
This youth exchange creates a safe and creative space in Málaga where participants explore artistic practices as coping mechanisms. Art is approached not as performance or talent, but as a medium for expression, grounding, emotional regulation, and connection.
Through shared exploration, reflection, and intercultural dialogue, participants co-create an “Art Box in Times of Need” a collection of creative coping practices designed by young people for young people.
Promote mental wellbeing through creative and accessible methodologies.
Encourage emotional awareness and self-expression among young people.
Provide practical artistic tools for coping with stress.
Foster intercultural dialogue through shared creative experiences.
Strengthen peer connection and safe spaces for emotional exchange.
The youth exchange functions as an immersive creative laboratory where participants explore four artistic dimensions as coping mechanisms:
Body-based practices to explore how emotions are stored physically and how movement can support grounding, release, and energy regulation.
Portrait work, painting, mural creation, and neurographical art to externalize emotions and transform internal states into visual expression.
Reflective writing and storytelling exercises to clarify thoughts, express internal dialogue, and reframe experiences.
Outdoor activities and grounding techniques to reconnect with the senses and reduce emotional overwhelm.
Each activity is followed by guided reflection, helping participants understand how creative processes influence their emotional state.
The Infopack provides all the essential details you need to know about the youth exchange, including the project goals, location, travel arrangements, accommodation, and important contact information. Make sure to read it carefully to be fully prepared for the event
The application deadline is 15th March 2026!
Below is the Google Form link to the application form. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you soon in our educational activities!
This workshop invites young people to explore the idea of an inclusive society through creative and immersive artistic practices. Using video, performance, and visual art, participants examine how identity, culture, and personal experience shape the way we see one another. Art becomes a space where hidden stories, emotions, and perspectives can surface, allowing participants to question stereotypes and better understand diversity.
Through collaborative creation and reflection, the group experiments with different artistic languages: performance to embody empathy, visual art to reimagine symbols of belonging, and video to capture and share personal narratives. These activities encourage open dialogue and help participants recognise both the differences and common ground within the group.
Location: Barcelona, Spain.
When: 20th – 27th February 2026
Deadline Application: 05th January 2026
Eligibility is limited to applicants from: Germany, Spain, Italy, Romania and Portugal.
Eligible age: 15 to 30 years old. ( youth leader over 30 years old)
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator. ( Infopack )
“Inclusive Societies: An Experiential Art-Lab”
Co-creating new narratives of belonging through video, performance and visual expression.
Inclusive societies do not emerge by accident—they are created through dialogue, empathy, and the courage to see the world through someone else’s perspective. This workshop uses the power of the arts to explore what inclusion truly means in our everyday lives. Drawing on video art, performance, and visual expression, participants engage with the core idea that diversity is not simply a fact, but a value that we actively shape together.
Art is an ideal tool for this exploration because it makes visible what is often hidden: emotions, assumptions, and the unspoken barriers that influence how we relate to others. Through immersive experiences—such as performative storytelling, visual experimentation, and collaborative video pieces—participants are invited to reflect on their own identities and the realities of people from different cultural, social, and personal backgrounds.
The workshop creates a safe, creative space where young people can question stereotypes, discover shared experiences, and imagine new ways of living together. Each artistic medium opens a different door:
By the end, participants will have co-created a small collection of artistic outputs that express what an inclusive society looks and feels like from their perspective. More importantly, they will have strengthened their capacity for tolerance, acceptance, and intercultural dialogue—skills essential for a diverse and democratic Europe.
This workshop contributes directly to European Youth Goal #3: Inclusive Societies, empowering youth not only to understand inclusion but to actively practice it through creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
The Infopack provides all the essential details you need to know about the youth exchange, including the project goals, location, travel arrangements, accommodation, and important contact information. Make sure to read it carefully to be fully prepared for the event
The application deadline is 05th January 2026!
Below is the Google Form link to the application form. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you soon in our educational activities!
The Training Course focuses on intersectional gender equality, exploring how factors like disability, ethnicity, rural background, and identity intersect with gender. It promotes inclusion, policy analysis, and innovation among youth workers and social professionals.
Location:Šabac, Serbia
When: 2nd – 9th December 2025 (including travel days)
Deadline Application: 25.10.2025
Eligibility is limited to applicants from: Germany
Eligible age: from 18 years old.
Accommodation and food covered Provided at the Science Center, Nikole Tesle bb — double rooms, three meals per day, and two coffee breaks
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator. ( Infopack )
The Training Course “Inclusion in Action: Gen(der)eration Equality” revolves around the theme of intersectional gender equality and inclusive policy development.
It brings together youth workers, educators, and social professionals from across Europe to explore how gender inequality intersects with other forms of discrimination — such as those based on disability, socio-economic status, ethnicity, rural background, or sexual and gender identity. Through dialogue, workshops, and peer learning, participants deepen their understanding of these interconnected challenges and learn to apply intersectional approachesin their work.
The program emphasizes analyzing existing policies, developing innovative and inclusive solutions, and fostering cooperation among professionals working with marginalized youth groups. Ultimately, it aims to empower participants to promote gender equality and social inclusion within their local and professional contexts
Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of gender equality, emphasizing the intersection of gender with factors such as disability, socio-economic background, ethnicity, and geographical location.
Create a platform for dialogue, exchange, and peer learning among youth workers and professionals from diverse social and cultural contexts.
Strengthen participants’ capacity to evaluate existing policies, apply intersectional analyses, and develop innovative approaches to address gender inequality.
Promote inclusive practices and the active participation of marginalized youth groups in social and civic life.
Encourage international cooperation and solidarity among organizations working toward equality, inclusion, and human rights.
The Infopack provides all the essential details you need to know about the youth exchange, including the project goals, location, travel arrangements, accommodation, and important contact information. Make sure to read it carefully to be fully prepared for the event
The application deadline is 25th October 2025!
Below is the Google Form link to the application form. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you soon in our educational activities!
A youth exchange on mental health, self-expression, and resilience in uncertain times
In a world shaped by uncertainty, cultural tension, and identity struggles, young people face mounting emotional pressure that affects their mental health and sense of belonging.
Brave Minds, Brave Futures is a youth exchange that offers a creative and inclusive space for young people to explore mental wellbeing, share lived experiences, and develop resilience through artistic expression.
Through non-formal learning, participants will reflect on the emotional impact of societal changes, foster emotional literacy, and use creativity to process, connect, and imagine hopeful futures — together!
Location: Berlin, Germany.
When: 29 September – 04th October 2025
Deadline Application: 5th August 2025
Eligibility is limited to applicants from: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Italy and Poland.
Eligible age: 15 to 30 years old. ( youth leader over 30 years old)
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks.
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator. ( Infopack )

Across Europe and beyond, young people are facing growing emotional and psychological stress. Constant exposure to global crises, social division, discrimination, and instability affects their wellbeing and shapes how they see themselves and the world around them. Many feel overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure of where they belong — and often lack spaces where they can safely process their emotions, talk about mental health, or connect with others who understand.
Brave Minds, Brave Futures is a youth exchange that responds to these realities with creativity, empathy, and courage. It brings together young people from different backgrounds to explore the links between mental health, identity, and today’s social climate — using art as a tool for reflection, self-expression, and collective healing.
Through non-formal education methods and creative practices (visual arts, performance, writing, and digital media), participants will explore:
Together, they will build a supportive, inclusive space where vulnerability is welcomed and creativity becomes a form of resistance, storytelling, and hope. Through shared experiences and co-created artistic outputs, participants will transform isolation into dialogue and reclaim the right to feel, speak, and imagine new futures.
The Infopack provides all the essential details you need to know about the youth exchange, including the project goals, location, travel arrangements, accommodation, and important contact information. Make sure to read it carefully to be fully prepared for the event
The application deadline is 05th August 2025.
Below is the Google Form link to the application form. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you soon in our educational activities!
This youth exchange is for those who love to move, create, and share their energy in an open environment. In a fast-paced urban world, we explore how public spaces can become places of well-being, creativity, and resilience. Through movement, storytelling, and artistic interventions, participants will reimagine the city as a space for empowerment and connection.
By stepping beyond conventional spaces, young people from diverse backgrounds will collaborate, learn, and co-create performances that transform how we experience urban life.
Location: Malaga, Spain.
When: 23rd – 28th April 2025
Deadline Application: 28.03.2025
Eligibility is limited to applicants from: Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, Portugal and France.
Eligible age: 15 to 30 years old. ( youth leader over 30 years old)
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator. ( Infopack )
This youth exchange is for those who love to move, think creatively, embrace new perspectives, and share their energy in an open and dynamic environment.
In an era where urban life is increasingly fast-paced and demanding, young people often find themselves overwhelmed by stress. This youth exchange aims to explore how public spaces in the city can be transformed into places of well-being, creativity, and resilience. Through performance-based activities, participants will engage with the urban environment in new ways, discovering possibilities for self-expression, connection, and stress management. By using movement, storytelling, and artistic interventions, we will reimagine the city not as a source of pressure, but as a stage for empowerment and emotional balance.
This exchange brings together young people from different backgrounds to share experiences, learn from each other, and co-create performances that interact with the urban landscape. By stepping outside conventional indoor spaces, we challenge the way we relate to our surroundings and uncover new ways to foster mental well-being in daly city life.
The Infopack provides all the essential details you need to know about the youth exchange, including the project goals, location, travel arrangements, accommodation, and important contact information. Make sure to read it carefully to be fully prepared for the event
The application deadline is 28th April 2025!
Below is the Google Form link to the application form. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you soon in our educational activities!
“Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body” is a project that explores the connection between mental and physical health, promoting holistic well-being among young people. Through a Youth Exchange, participants will engage in activities addressing both aspects, fostering a balanced lifestyle. The project aims to enhance their knowledge of health-related topics and train them to promote well-being among peers by sharing healthy habits in nutrition and physical activity.
Location: Chania, Crete / Greece
When: 01st – 08th May 2025
Deadline Application: 15.03.2025
Eligibility is limited to applicants from: Germany
Eligible age: 15 to 30 years old. ( youth leader over 30 years old)
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals per day
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator. ( Infopack )
“Before applying, we suggest that you read the Infopack and ensure you are familiar with the information it contains.” (PDF Below)
“Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body” is a project aiming to explore the connection between mental and physical health, promoting holistic well-being among young people.
Through the implementation of a Youth Exchange activity, we aim to engage young people in activities that address both aspects, fostering a deeper understanding of the importance of a balanced lifestyle.
More specifically, we wish to work with young people to develop their sense of understanding and knowledge in matters of health (both physical and mental), as well as to train them and develop their skills in promoting well-being among their peers by sharing healthy habits related to nutrition and physical activity.
The key objectives of the project are, for the theoretical part:
For the training and skills:
The Infopack provides all the essential details you need to know about the youth exchange, including the project goals, location, travel arrangements, accommodation, and important contact information. Make sure to read it carefully to be fully prepared for the event
The application deadline is 15.03.2025!
Below is the Google Form link to the application form. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you soon in our educational activities!
The project focuses on the sensitive issue of Gender Discrimination and how daily behaviors and reactions contribute to it. We also explore how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted this topic.
Location: Chania, Crete Island /Greece
When: 24th April 2025 – 1st May 2025
Deadline Application: 25th January 2025
Eligibility is limited to applicants from: Germany.
Eligible age: 18 to 28 years old. ( youth leader over 30 years old)
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals per day.
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator. ( Infopack )
“Before applying, we suggest that you read the Infopack and ensure you are familiar with the information it contains.” (PDF Below)
The project focuses on the sensitive issue of Gender Discrimination and how daily behaviors and reactions contribute to it. We also explore how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted this topic.
While many EU organizations have worked to combat inequality through education and awareness, we believe more engaging approaches are needed. In the era of short films and audio-visual content, our goal is to create a powerful video campaign to educate participants and viewers on how common language and actions perpetuate stereotypes.
The Infopack provides all the essential details you need to know about the youth exchange, including the project goals, location, travel arrangements, accommodation, and important contact information. Make sure to read it carefully to be fully prepared for the event
The application deadline is 25th January 2025!
Below is the Google Form link to the application form. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you soon in our educational activities!
The Youth Exchange empowers participants to explore equality, human rights, and inclusion through artistic expression. Using visual art, storytelling, and performance, they reflect on personal experiences, challenge perspectives, and co-create works that foster empathy, tolerance, and social connection. This journey inspires critical thinking, solidarity, and lasting social change.
Location: Barcelona, Spain
When: 17th – 22th February 2025
Deadline Application: 12.01.2025
Eligibility is limited to applicants from: Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, Portugal and France.
Eligible age: 15 to 30 years old. ( youth leader over 30 years old)
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator. ( Infopack )
“Before applying, we suggest that you read the Infopack and ensure you are familiar with the information it contains.” (PDF Below)
The Youth Exchange offers a platform for participants to explore themes of equality, human rights, and inclusion through the transformative power of artistic expression. Through a blend of visual art, storytelling, and performance, participants are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences, challenge existing perspectives, and co-create works of art that promote awareness, tolerance, and social cohesion.
This artistic journey goes beyond creative expression, fostering deep empathy, encouraging critical thinking, and chalenging biases. By providing a safe and inclusive space for open dialogue, participants are empowered to see the world through different lenses, develop a stronger sense of solidarity, and cultivate a shared sense of humanity.
The exchange aims to inspire lasting social change, equipping young people with the skills and perspectives needed to become active advocates for a more just and inclusive society.
The objective of this workshop is to provide participants with a deeper understanding of equality and human rights, a sense of shared humanity, and tools for promoting inclusion in their communities. By using art as a medium for awareness, they cultivate empathy, challenge their own biases, and learn to appreciate diverse perspectives. The co-creative process highlights the importance of dialogue, tolerance, and the role of art as a catalyst for social change.
The Infopack provides all the essential details you need to know about the youth exchange, including the project goals, location, travel arrangements, accommodation, and important contact information. Make sure to read it carefully to be fully prepared for the event
The application deadline is 12th January 2025!
Below is the Google Form link to the application form. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you soon in our educational activities!
Mental health is a cornerstone of youth empowerment, yet stigma, lack of resources, and societal pressures often hinder open conversations. The Youth Exchange “Colours of Wellbeing” uses colours, a universal and creative medium, to spark dialogue, self-reflection, and action towards improving mental wellbeing. Through interactive activities, participants will explore how colours influence emotions, behaviours, and overall mental health, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their peers.
Location: Barcelona, Spain
When: 09th – 14th January 2025
Deadline Application: 15.12.2024
Eligibility is limited to applicants from: Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria and Portugal.
Eligible age: 15 to 30 years old. ( youth leader over 30 years old)
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator. ( Infopack )
“Before applying, we suggest that you read the Infopack and ensure you are familiar with the information it contains.” (PDF Below)
“Colours of Wellbeing” is an engaging and transformative youth exchange programme designed to promote mental health and overall well-being. Recognising the critical role of mental health in youth empowerment, this initiative addresses the barriers of stigma, limited resources, and societal pressures that often hinder open conversations about mental health.
Using colours as a universal and creative medium, the programme encourages dialogue, self-reflection, and meaningful action. Through interactive activities, participants explore the profound connection between colours and emotions, gaining insights into how colours influence feelings, behaviours, and mental health.
This youth exchange adopts a holistic approach to well-being, equipping young people with the tools to prioritise mental health, reduce stigma, and build resilience. Participants are invited to use colour as a lens to better understand and express their experiences, emotions, and aspirations.
By blending creative expression with practical well-being practices, “Colours of Wellbeing” creates a supportive space for young people to connect, reflect, and take actionable steps towards fostering mental health and resilience—both for themselves and their communities.
Through hands-on workshops, collaborative art projects, and meaningful discussions, the program will create a supportive space to:
The Infopack provides all the essential details you need to know about the youth exchange, including the project goals, location, travel arrangements, accommodation, and important contact information. Make sure to read it carefully to be fully prepared for the event
The application deadline is 15th December 2024!
Below is the Google Form link to the application form. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you soon in our educational activities!
This youth exchange is designed for young people passionate about expressing and creating their own stories through the power of art and filmmaking. Through a series of workshops, field trips, and creative brainstorming sessions, participants will explore themes like “INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES” and reflect on their significance in our daily lives and communities.
Location: Berlin, Germany
When: 08th – 13th Dezember 2024
Deadline Application: 30.10.2024
Eligibility is limited to applicants from: Germany, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria and Czech Republic.
Eligible age: 15 to 30 years old. ( youth leader over 30 years old)
Accommodation and food covered – 3 meals – 2 coffee breaks
Travel reimbursement: costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator. ( Infopack )
“Before applying, we suggest that you read the Infopack and ensure you are familiar with the information it contains.” (PDF Below)
The youth exchange serves as a dynamic platform for young people to explore the powerful intersection of art and social change, providing them with opportunities to reflect deeply on the concept of inclusive societies. Over the course of five days, participants will engage in a diverse range of activities designed to inspire creative expression, foster collaboration, and encourage critical dialogue.
The exchange is structured to include interactive workshops, field trips to significant locations, and hands-on artistic projects, all aimed at exploring key themes such as inclusion, diversity, and equality. Participants will work in teams, collaborating to share ideas, develop artistic skills, and express their unique perspectives through filmmaking and other forms of art. They will also take part in open discussions where they can challenge existing ideas and build a deeper understanding of what it means to create inclusive and equitable societies.
Throughout the program, participants will be supported by experienced facilitators and local artists, helping them to reflect on their experiences and grow both creatively and personally. By the end of the exchange, they will not only have developed new skills and connections but also a more profound sense of the social impact that art can have on building inclusive communities.
The Infopack provides all the essential details you need to know about the youth exchange, including the project goals, location, travel arrangements, accommodation, and important contact information. Make sure to read it carefully to be fully prepared for the event
The application deadline is 30th October 2024!
Below is the Google Form link to the application form. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you soon in our educational activities!