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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น "Green is the new Black" / 20-28.03.2025 - Filadelfia (VV), Calabria, Italy

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Updated: Jan 28


YE "Green is the New Black"

๐Ÿ“† 20-28.03.2025

๐Ÿ“ Filadelfia (VV), Calabria, Italy

๐Ÿ”Ž Main Objectives:

To empower young people to become eco-entrepreneurs who can create sustainable businesses that balance economic growth with environmental care. This project will integrate environmental stewardship with business skills to cultivate a generation of innovators who can spearhead sustainable development within their communities.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 6 Participants (18-26yo) + 1GL (18+)

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Partner Countries: Italy, North Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Germany.

โœˆ๏ธ Travel reimbursement (Check the info pack)

๐Ÿ’ถ Food and accommodation 100% covered by the hosting organization

๐Ÿ“ง Deadline for selection: 5th of February 2025

โ„น๏ธ Application form: bit.ly/4jiAFOK


๐Ÿ“ฉ Please note that only selected participants will receive official communication regarding their selection for the youth exchange. ๐ŸŒŸ Each Partner organisation may use as well another form for the selection and apply their organisational policies ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Keep an eye on your inbox for this exciting news about joining us on this adventure in Italy! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น


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โ„น๏ธ "Green is the new Black" Project Information Pack


Welcome to "Green is the new Black" This info pack is your comprehensive guide for all details regarding the upcoming Youth Exchange in Filadelfia (VV), Calabria, Italy, scheduled for 20-28 March 2025. In the following sections, you will find in-depth information about the project's objectives focused on eco-entrepreneurship, accommodation arrangements, travel details, and other essential information to ensure you're fully prepared before applying for this transformative project hosted by us, Arte Diem Calabria.


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Project Overview

"Green is the New Black" invites 30 young participants and 6 leaders from Italy, North Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Germany to delve into eco-entrepreneurship as a means to address environmental issues while fostering economic growth. The main goal of this project is to empower participants to create and manage businesses that contribute to the green economy. Through hands-on activities, workshops, and expert-led sessions, participants will learn how environmental care can integrate with business principles to develop sustainable business models. This project aims to enhance participants' entrepreneurial skills, raise their environmental awareness, and equip them with the tools necessary for starting their own eco-friendly businesses. By focusing on eco-entrepreneurship, we aim to cultivate a generation of innovative leaders who are prepared to tackle environmental challenges through sustainable business solutions. This approach not only addresses the urgent need for environmental preservation but also tackles issues like youth unemployment and economic development, ultimately contributing to the participants' personal and professional growth and fostering a more sustainable future.


Working Methods

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Interactive Workshops: Dive into lively discussions, brainstorming sessions, and hands-on exercises. These workshops are all about active engagement, where your ideas light the way.

๐Ÿค Group Projects: Team up to hatch brilliant eco-friendly business ideas. Itโ€™s all about teamwork and creativity, solving problems together for a greener tomorrow.

๐Ÿ”„ Peer Learning: Share insights and feedback with your fellow participants. It's a chance to see new perspectives and expand your horizons.

๐ŸŽญ Real-life Simulations: Tackle the challenges that real eco-businesses face. Find solutions as a team in fun, interactive settings.

๐ŸŒ™ Evening Reflections: Each day winds down with a moment to reflect. Think over what youโ€™ve learned and how you can bring these ideas home to spark change.


Participant Profile

Diverse Participation:ย ๐ŸŒ 43 participantsย from Italy, North Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Germany will gather in Marina Davoli, Italy for this transformative project. Each participating group consists of 6 participants aged 18 to 26 and 1 group leader, alongside 1 facilitator from Italy, focusing on creating a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Inclusive Mix:ย ๐Ÿค We welcome young newcomers to Erasmus+ projects who are eager to dive into the world of eco-entrepreneurship. A significant portion of our participants will be individuals facing fewer opportunities due to geographic, economic, or social challenges, with each group including 4 such participants to promote inclusivity.

Age Range & Interests:ย Participants aged 18-26 are expected to have a strong passion for environmental sustainability and an interest in developing eco-friendly businesses. They should be motivated to tackle ecological challenges and brainstorm innovative solutions.

Group Leadership:ย Each team will be led by an experienced youth worker who can guide, motivate, and support participants throughout the project. There is no age limit for group leaders to ensure the most experienced individuals lead, enhancing the learning experience.

Language:ย The working language is English. Effective communication is essential, but perfect fluency is not requiredโ€”mutual understanding is our goal! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

Commitment to Engagement:ย Participants are required to actively engage not only during the project but also in follow-up and dissemination activities. This ongoing involvement is crucial for amplifying the impact of the project, sharing valuable experiences, and ensuring the continuity of learning and action post-exchange. ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿค

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The Location & Travel Arrangements ๐Ÿ–๏ธโœˆ๏ธ


Accommodation ๐Ÿจ

The project's venue is โ€œResidenza Antico Borgoโ€ (https://www.residenzaanticoborgo.it/), located in Filadelfia (Vibo Valentia) right in the heart of the city.ย 

The rooms will be internationally mixed and will host around 3-4 people (It depends on the availability of the hotel).

Food will be served in loco and it will consist of 3 meals (Italian Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and coffee breaks which will be managed by the hosting organisation.


How to reach the venue ๐Ÿ“


Project Location / Destination (Residenza Antico Borgo):ย ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

Via B. Maiolo, 30, 89814 Filadelfia (VV)


Best Way: Arriving at Lamezia Terme

The most convenient route is to fly directly to Lamezia Terme Airport. Upon arrival, the Arte Diem Calabriaย logistics team will pick-ups from either Lamezia Terme Airport or Lamezia Terme Centrale Train Station. Pick-ups will be organized based on the arrival information of the participants and the availability of cars/minivans which need to be communicated in advance to the hosting organisation.


PICKUP LOCATION๐Ÿ“

โœˆ๏ธ Lamezia Terme International Airport

Address: Via Aeroporto, 88046 Lamezia Terme CZ

๐Ÿš† Lamezia Terme Centrale Train Station

Address:Piazza Stazione, 88046 Lamezia Terme CZ, Italy


Alternative Airports

If you are flying into Reggio Calabriaย or Naples, it is possible to reach Lamezia Terme by bus or train:

  • By Bus: Services like ITABUS (ITABUS), FLIXBUS (FLIXBUS), and FEDERICO (FEDERICO) offer routes to Lamezia Terme.

  • By Train: Trenitalia provides regular train services to Lamezia Terme from various cities (Trenitalia).

Upon reaching Lamezia Terme Train Station, the logistics team will assist you further to reach the project venue.

If you want to stay more in Calabria you can travel for a maximum of 2 days before and 2 after the project, in this case, you need to cover your accommodation and expenses*

*This applies if there are no easier, safer and cheaper options to reach the venue.


IMPORTANT

Prepare your travel plan considering your outbound flight must arrive at Lamezia Airport by 8.00 PM (in case of lack any option Arte Diem Calabria will support you in find a different solution), while the return flight must depart from Lamezia Airport no earlier than 9.00 AM. If there are no similar options, we are gonna find a solution together.

This scheduling provides sufficient time to travel from the hotel to the airport. We are gonna collect all your arrival and departure info in advance and prepare the best plan, which will fit all the group.

YOUR TRAVEL PLAN MUST BE AGREED UPON WITH THE HOSTING ORGANIZATION, OTHERWISE, THE REFUND WILL NOT BE ADMISSIBLE

YOU HAVE TO PICK THE MOST ECONOMIC WAY TO REACH THE PROJECT LOCATION.ย 

Please note that only public transport is subject to reimbursement. If you travel by airplane use only economy class, taxi is not covered.

YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO LEAVE PROJECT ONE DAY EARLY TO CATCH YOUR FLIGHT OR BUS. PLEASE BUY YOUR TICKETS ACCORDING TO THE PROJECTโ€™S DATE.

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Reimbursement & Travel Guidelines


What are the dates and what does the reimbursement cover?


The arrival date is 20t of March 2025

The departure date is the 28th of March 2025


You need to collect and keep all your physical and digital tickets. You will receive the reimbursement for all the routes related to reaching the venue of the project and going back home (not for tourist purposes). Having proof of travel (boarding passes, tickets,...) and of cost (invoices and receipts) is a requirement to get the reimbursement according to Erasmus+ rules.


The reimbursement process usually takes 60 days by the end of the project but depends even on participants or national agency duties.

Another requirement for reimbursement is to take part actively in the DISSEMINATION of the results and the FOLLOW-UP activities.


TRAVEL AGENCY COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED ACCORDING TO ERASMUS+ RULES.

ONLY PRIORITY OPTIONS AVAILABLE WITH AIRLINE COMPANIES, WHICH ALLOW FOR ONBOARD LUGGAGE AND A PERSONAL ITEM, WILL BE REIMBURSED AS PART OF YOUR TRAVEL COSTS.ย 


PLEASE NOTE THAT LARGER LUGGAGE, SUCH AS CHECKED BAGS, WILL NOT BE COVERED FOR TRAVEL LOGISTICAL REASONS. HOWEVER, WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT THE LUGGAGE ON BOARD WILL BE SUFFICIENT FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT.ย 


WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION IN ENSURING A SMOOTH AND EFFICIENT REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS.ย 


Budget and Documentation

Country

Travel Budget* (max/person)

Italy

0โ‚ฌ

Romania

309โ‚ฌ

North Macedonia

309โ‚ฌ

Bulgaria

309โ‚ฌ

Greece

309โ‚ฌ

Germany

309โ‚ฌ

The cost given is a limit in total PER PERSON, for both ways.

TRAVEL WILL BE REIMBURSED ACCORDING TO THE REAL COST YOU SPENT, up to the amount given above per country (See the table above), but not more than that (which means that if you spend less, you will be reimbursed the money you spent or if you spend more, you will get up to limit)

EVERYTHING THAT WILL BE MORE THAN THE LIMIT WILL BE YOUR OWN COST.


Contribution*

Participation in this Youth Exchange foresees a contribution of 20โ‚ฌ which will cover: the organisation of the pick up from/to the airport and a cultural visit to Tropea and Pizzo. This extra activity will be arranged according to the activity schedule and weather conditions.ย This 20โ‚ฌ contribution will be deduced from the total personal travel expenses or collected in loco only in case this activity is organised.



Good Reasons to Travel Light

Quick and Efficient:ย Avoid the wait for baggage check-ins and collections, helping you catch flights and trains on time. ๐Ÿ›„โฑ๏ธ

Easy Movement:ย Navigate new cities with ease and less baggage to carry. ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿงณ

Minimize Loss Risk:ย Keep all belongings with you, reducing the chance of losing them during transit. ๐Ÿ”’๐ŸŽ’

Budget and Eco-friendly:ย Lighter travel often aligns with more sustainable and cost-effective transport options like budget airlines. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’ฐโœˆ๏ธ


Where to book your tickets?

You can check the following links for cheap flights:

WIZZ AIR:ย  https://wizzair.com

You can use Flight Search Engines as https://www.skyscanner.net/ย to find your route, but we highly suggest finally booking your tickets directly from the Airline Companyย to not have intermediaries.

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Project Preparation ๐ŸŒ

Intercultural Evenings

Be Creative!ย ๐ŸŽจ Participants are invited to design a vibrant and interactive intercultural evening. This is your stage to creatively showcase your country's culture. ๐ŸŒŸ

What's Your Culture?ย Share your traditional foods ๐Ÿฒ, drinks ๐Ÿน, music ๐ŸŽถ, and unique cultural aspects.

Interactive Activities:ย Think about games ๐ŸŽฒ, and educational activities related to your culture.

Activities

Morning/Afternoon Energizers!ย โšกWe'd love each group to prepare some fun energizers to uplift everyone's spirit and keep the energy high! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’ƒ Moreover, during the Youth Exchange we are gonna explore Myths and Legends of each country involved, so each national team is invited to prepare on this topic beforehand.

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What to Bring? ๐ŸŽ’

Essentials:ย Passport or ID ๐Ÿ›‚, comfortable clothes ๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘– for activities.

Provided by Hotel:ย Towels, bed sheets, small hairdryer, and small personal care items ๐Ÿงด.

For Intercultural Nights:ย Bring your favourite foods and beverages to share ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿพ (optional but fun!).

Other Must-Haves:ย Toothpaste, medicines ๐Ÿ’Š, and a positive attitude ๐Ÿ˜Š.

Multimedia Work:ย Bring laptops ๐Ÿ’ป, digital cameras ๐Ÿ“ท and tablets if you can. We have some cool multimedia activities planned! ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐ŸŽฅ

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Health & Travel Insurance ๐Ÿฅ

Ensure you have a valid European Health Insurance Card or private travel insurance. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

Health Alerts:ย Please inform us of any health risks, required medications, or special dietary needs ๐Ÿ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ’Š.

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Contact Information ๐Ÿ“ž

Should you need any assistance, our project coordinators are just a message away.

Project Coordinator: ๐ŸŒŸ ย Rocco Burdino

Project Coordinator: ๐ŸŒŸ ย Emanuel Caristi

Email:ย ๐Ÿ“ง emanuelcaristi@gmail.com


We are pleased to offer these channels to assist you once you have been selected. The selection of each national team is a responsibility that rests with our partners. Therefore, we kindly request that all communications regarding selection processes be conducted through the appropriate partners. Please note that emails aiming to bypass the intermediation of our partners cannot be considered.


๐Ÿ“ฉ Please note that only selected participants will receive official communication regarding their selection for the youth exchange. ๐ŸŒŸ Each Partner organisation may use as well another form for the selection and apply their organisational policies ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Keep an eye on your inbox for this exciting news about joining us on this adventure in Italy! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น


Partners

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy:ย Arte Diem Calabria Instagramย | Facebook

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ North Macedonia:ย Association for Education and Development of Young People - EduArt Skopje Instagramย | Facebook

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania:ย Go Over All Limits - Treci Peste Toate Limitele Instagramย | Facebook

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ Bulgaria:ย Opportunities Hub Bulgaria Instagramย | Facebook

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece:ย DefiniTely Maybe Instagramย | Facebook

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany:ย Youth Global Instagramย | Facebook


๐Ÿ–จ๏ธย Remember to save this info pack as a PDF! Just hit the print button to have a copy for easy reference throughout your journey. It's a great way to keep all this valuable information at your fingertips!

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