{"id":2764,"date":"2025-06-17T13:11:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T11:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/?p=2764"},"modified":"2025-07-02T11:50:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T09:50:56","slug":"open-call-rooted-in-nature-youth-exchange-in-estonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aacs.ro\/en\/open-call-rooted-in-nature-youth-exchange-in-estonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Call: Rooted in Nature \u2013 Youth Exchange in Estonia!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"418\"><strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"364\">Are you passionate about nature, personal growth, and mental well-being? Do you want to explore new cultures and ideas while surrounded by forests and fresh air?<\/strong>\u00a0If yes, then this Erasmus+ youth exchange is for you!<br \/><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12882 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21.-Rooted-in-Nature-1024x577.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21.-Rooted-in-Nature-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21.-Rooted-in-Nature-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21.-Rooted-in-Nature-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21.-Rooted-in-Nature-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21.-Rooted-in-Nature-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21.-Rooted-in-Nature-976x550.jpg 976w, https:\/\/www.ata-ro.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/21.-Rooted-in-Nature-976x550@2x.jpg 1952w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" \/><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"444\">About the project<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"688\"><strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"467\">\u201cRooted in Nature\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0is an 8-day international youth exchange hosted in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"542\">Kirikuk\u00fcla, Estonia<\/strong>\u00a0between\u00a0<strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"573\">August 12\u201321, 2025<\/strong>, that brings together 32 young people and 5 group leaders from multiple countires.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"887\">The program aims to strengthen mental well-being by reconnecting participants with nature, themselves, and each other through outdoor experiences, group reflection, and intercultural collaboration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1080\">Together, participants will explore how the past, present, and future influence their personal growth, and how nature can serve as a mirror for healing, self-discovery, and mindful living.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1104\">Main objectives<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1385\">\n<li data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1157\">\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1157\">Promote mental health awareness and open dialogue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1224\">\n<p data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1224\">Use outdoor activities for mindfulness and emotional regulation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1285\">\n<p data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1285\">Help young people discover tools for emotional resilience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1330\">\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1330\">Foster intercultural exchange and empathy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1385\">\n<p data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1385\">Create supportive spaces for sharing and connection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1402\"><br \/>Where?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1485\">Kirikuk\u00fcla, Estonia \u2013 in a peaceful and scenic rural area near the Latvian border.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1501\">When?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1572\"><strong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1523\">12\u201321 August 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\" \/>Travel days: 12th (arrival) &amp; 21st (departure)<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1597\"><br \/>Who can apply?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1853\">\n<li data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1642\">\n<p data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1642\">Young people aged\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1627\">18\u201330<\/strong>\u00a0from Romani (with citizenship)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1722\">\n<p data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1722\">Motivated, open-minded and interested in self-development and mental health<br \/>Who can speak English in communication level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1800\">\n<p data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1800\">Participants with fewer opportunities are welcome and encouraged to apply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1853\">\n<p data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1853\">5 participants + 1 group leader will be selected<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1869\"><br \/>Costs<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2045\">\n<li data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1917\">\n<p data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1917\"><strong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1917\">Participation is fully funded by Erasmus+<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1969\">\n<p data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1969\">Travel costs will be reimbursed up to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1969\">309 EUR<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2045\">\n<p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2045\">Accommodation and meals are provided for the full duration of the program<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>DEADLINE TO APPLY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before submitting your application, please carefully read the English information package available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1X1gnAPuQuDoqi0SXLdGUs3J8qO8ZZ9PU\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to be fully informed.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can apply by filling out the online questionnaire available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/o9iihJoKhKZSEKsL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0until the 30th of June, 2025!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you passionate about nature, personal growth, and mental well-being? Do you want to explore new cultures and ideas while surrounded by forests and fresh air?\u00a0If yes, then this Erasmus+ youth exchange is for you! 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