Growing a Healthy Future with Microgreens

๐Ÿ“… Dates: 16-25 March 2025 (16th and 25th are travel days)
๐Ÿ“ Location: Athens, Greece โ€“ Apartment Hotel Liberal Gazi
๐Ÿ’ก Theme: Introducing Microgreens & a Healthy Lifestyle to the Youth


Introduction

Welcome to the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange โ€œGrowing a Healthy Future with Microgreensโ€, where young people from Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia, Italy, and Bulgaria will come together to explore the world of microgreens and healthy living.

Microgreens are packed with nutrients, easy to grow, and have the potential to revolutionize the way we think about nutrition, urban farming, and sustainability. In this exchange, youโ€™ll gain hands-on experience in growing microgreens, understanding their health benefits, and learning how to promote them digitally to make a positive impact in your community.

Get ready for interactive workshops, cultural exchange, and practical skills development while experiencing the vibrant city of Athens!


Who Can Participate?

โœ” Participants: 4 young people per country (ages 13-30)
โœ” Group Leader: 1 per country (18+ years old)
โœ” Participating Countries: Greece (Host), North Macedonia, Serbia, Italy, Bulgaria
โœ” Total Participants: 25

This exchange is for young people interested in urban farming, nutrition, sustainability, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship. No prior experience is requiredโ€”just curiosity and motivation to learn and collaborate in an international setting!


What Will You Learn?

Throughout the exchange, you will:

๐ŸŒฑ Discover Microgreens: Learn about different microgreen varieties, their nutritional benefits, and their role in promoting a healthy lifestyle.
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Practical Workshops: Get hands-on experience in seeding, growing, and harvesting microgreens. Learn how to set up proper lighting, temperature, shelving racks, trays, and growing mediums.
๐Ÿ“š Scientific Research & Nutrition: Learn how to find university research studies on microgreens and their impact on health and nutrition.
๐Ÿฅ— Cooking with Microgreens: Explore recipes and meal ideas to incorporate microgreens into a balanced diet.
๐Ÿ“ข Digital Marketing & Promotion: Learn how to use social media and digital tools to promote microgreens and raise awareness about their benefits.

Through teamwork, creativity, and expert guidance, you will gain valuable knowledge and practical skills that you can apply in your personal life and community!


Accommodation & Meals

๐Ÿ  Where Youโ€™ll Stay: Participants will be accommodated at Apartment Hotel Liberal Gazi in Athens. Rooms will be doubled, and shared with other participants from the exchange.
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meals Provided: Three meals per day (vegetarian and vegan options available).


Travel & Reimbursement

โœˆ Travel Budget Per Country Per Participant (Round Trip):

  • ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ Bulgaria โ€“ 285 EUR
  • ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ North Macedonia โ€“ 285 EUR
  • ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Serbia โ€“ 309 EUR
  • ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy โ€“ 309 EUR

๐Ÿ›ฌ Arrival Date: 16 March 2025
๐Ÿ›ซ Departure Date: 25 March 2025

Reimbursement Process:
โœ” Travel costs will be reimbursed after the exchange upon submission of all original travel tickets, boarding passes, and invoices.
โœ” Participants are responsible for booking their own tickets following Erasmus+ budget limits.


What to Bring?

โœ” Comfortable clothing (for indoor and outdoor activities)
โœ” Personal hygiene products
โœ” National/typical food or items for Intercultural Night
โœ” Laptop/tablet (if possible) for digital marketing sessions
โœ” Notebooks, pens, and any materials for note-taking
โœ” Travel documents (passport, ID, insurance, visa if needed)


How to Apply?

To apply, fill out the online application form before 10.03.2025.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at erasmus.evec@gmail.com


Why Join Us?

๐Ÿš€ Learn practical urban farming skills
๐ŸŒฟ Promote sustainability and healthy eating
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Discover new recipes and nutrition tips
๐ŸŒ Meet like-minded people from different countries
๐Ÿ“ฑ Gain experience in digital marketing
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Experience Athens and Greek culture

Join us for an unforgettable Erasmus+ Youth Exchange where you will learn, grow, and connect with amazing people from across Europe!

๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact: erasmus.evec@gmail.com


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