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A Youth Exchange is NOT to go to
France with six friends for ten days as a holiday.
It is NOT to make a program to meet our
friends from last year and whoever they bring with them.
It is NOT to go on
whatever project because you get accommodation and tickets for free.
According to the User's Guide, the following activities are not eligible for grants under the YOUTH
program: statutory meetings of organizations, holiday travel, language courses, school class exchanges, academic study trips, performance tours, competitions, exchange activities which can be classed as tourism, exchange activities which aim to make financial profit.
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- I can choose whatever
subject I want?
Yes. As long as the subject is related with youth and
the participants get completely involved in it and explore it together.
The chosen theme should also be present in the daily activities of the
exchange. Examples of themes are music, films, local heritage, environment,
information technology, racism, xenophobia and drug abuse.
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- I can apply for a Youth
exchange for two months?
No. The established time for a Youth Exchange is between
6 and 21 days, excluded travel and preparation time.
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- How is the grant calculated?
The YOUTH program covers a portion of the cost of the
exchange. Basically you get 70% of the actual travel costs, a fixed amount for
preparation and program activities, and a fixed rate per day/per participant.
The grant for preparation can include a planning visit to the host country for
one or two persons.
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- What's the difference between
project dates and activity dates?
The project dates include the process from
preparation to evaluation. The activity dates are the days of
the actual exchange visit (days of hosting or traveling). Any costs
incurring before the project starting date cannot be covered by
the YOUTH program.
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Exchanges are intended to contribute
to the personal development of the young participants. The exchanges are
open to all British young people, regardless of their background, education,
or socio-economic situation.
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A youth exchange brings together
groups of young people from different backgrounds from two, or several
countries, providing them with an opportunity to meet, discuss and confront
various themes, whilst learning about each other's countries and cultures.
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Groups of young people aged between
15 to 25 years of age, who are legally resident in a country are eligible to
participate in the program.
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Each youth exchange has a host group
and one or a number of sending groups. The first step is to form a group,
which will develop the project idea. The second step is to identify partners
for the future exchange.
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Group size and Duration: A minimum
total of 16 and not more than 60 participants. Partners must be balanced in
terms of their number of participants. Duration is from 6 to 21 days,
excluding travel.
Group leaders: Each group should nominate group leaders. The leadership
team's task is to oversee the smooth running of the project.
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They involve groups of young people
from at least three program countries. The exchange must take place in one
of the countries involved in the project. For multilateral exchanges
involving at least four program countries, the host organization applies, on
behalf of all the partners for all costs, to their National Agency.
There are also other types of activities which the European Commission will
consider on a case-by-case basis, such as: Itinerant multilateral exchanges,
when the entire exchange group moves during the activity from one country to
another.
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The grant is calculated on the basis of real costs for travel and fixed
rates for all related costs. The exact amounts are detailed in the
application forms.
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The impact of a youth exchange
should also bring the concept of "Europe" to the local community, and raise
and promote a more positive awareness of other cultures.
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