Be Attractive, Don't Be Addicted ( Youth Exchange )
Addiction is the physical or psychological need for any substance (object). Although there are many types of addiction in the world, they are basically the same. People tend to turn to pleasurable things to get rid of negative emotions. Alcohol, cigarette, drugs, and technology addiction are the most important factors that trigger this sense of pleasure. Among these factors, substance addiction is the most common in the world. In addition, substance addiction is classified as a disease by the World Health Organization.
The project will be implemented in 2 parts. In the first mobility to be held in France, the participants will learn the definition of substance addiction, the psychology of the addict, the effects of addiction on life and its consequences. Participants will get an idea about how to prevent addiction in the mobility to be held in Turkey. They will understand the seriousness of the situation during the trip to the addiction rehabilitation centre and brainstorm with former addicts.
Objectives;
- Providing information exchange among the participants about common substance addiction
- Understanding the impact of substance addiction on youth psychology
- Raising awareness of young people with the experiences of former substance addicts
- To encourage young people to participate in sports and art activities and to eliminate substance addiction.
- Showing the effect of family and friends on substance addiction,
- Finding the basis of addiction, discovering the reasons for addictive substance use and producing solutions,
- To enable young people to get to know and learn about different cultures and to strengthen the sense of mutual
understanding among young people - Minimizing any prejudice and discrimination against addicted people
- Foster intercultural dialogue and learning and feeling of being European;
- Develop skills and attitudes of young people;
- Strengthen European values and break down prejudices and stereotypes;
- Raise awareness about socially relevant topics and thus stimulate engagement in society and active participation.
- Supporting the participation of disadvantaged people The priorities of the Erasmus + Program and the priority goals of our project match exactly.
Self sufficient , me! ( Youth Exchange )
The COB eco-project is a permaculture farm and an intentional community that is specialized in natural building, regenerative farming and alternative technologies.
The COB eco-project is a social cooperative of sustainable development which primarily started as an educational project to spread the know-how, the philosophy, theory and practice of natural building and bioclimatic architecture guided by the safe and sustainable management of resources and energy. Our organization has been active in the field of youth and adult education for more than seventeen years. It has developed its own training methods, workshops, and courses and has organized multiple educational activities on sustainability and ecology.
Workshops for young people run here frequently and every year more and more long-term volunteers are following their intuitive learning path through the practical exploration and implementation of techniques and practices like cob eco building, permaculture design, natural farming, agroforestry, healthy nutrition, zero waste lifestyle, renewable energy solutions, nonviolent communication and group decision making techniques like sociocracy. Moreover, our farm acts as a hub that connects young people with other projects in Greece and abroad, to support them in following their intuitive learning path and deepen their knowledge in their topic of interest and to strengthen the community of eco-projects throughout Greece and all Europe.
Activities
Natural Building: Participants will be learning different natural and bioclimatic designing and building methods and techniques and we will build a small community wooden oven using mud and straw!
Regenerative farming: Participants will learn the principles and practices of ecological farming methods that produce abundance of food and regenerate the landscape. We will be learning in theory and through hands-on experience how to create edible urban and rural forests and sustainable gardens.
Natural cosmetics: Participants will create a wide range of cosmetics that are eco-logical but also healthy for our body, like natural soaps, toothpastes, wax creams, ointments, and many more!
Low footprint cooking devices: Participants will be introduced to and learn how to design as well as all the practicalities of solar ovens, wood ovens, Dutch ovens, rocket stoves and more!
Food processing and preservation structures: Participants will be having an on-spot experience of the infrastructure and use of solar food dryers, smokehouses, and cellars.
Stepping Beyond Tents: Launch Summary
Publication Date: 1 May 2024
Summary
Led by CIFIR (France), in partnership with Backslash (Spain) and Old School Green (Antalya, Türkiye), this 16-month Erasmus+ project will produce a concise five-point guide aimed at youth organisations and decision-makers to enhance the safety and inclusion of young refugees. The project involves targeted research, co-creation, and a validation seminar.
Project Purpose
Stepping Beyond Tents transforms field experience into a 40-page practical guide. The document is designed for youth workers, NGOs, and policymakers seeking clear, transferable, and actionable measures applicable to local programmes and policy discussions.
Partners
CIFIR (France): Coordination, monitoring, research design, and dissemination.
Backslash (Spain): Leads the writing process and hosts the learning seminar in Spain.
Old School Green (Antalya, Türkiye): Supports implementation and strengthens practical transfer.
Timeline and Budget
Duration: 1 May 2024 – 31 August 2025 (16 months)
Grant: €60,000 (total amount)
Action Type: Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnerships in the Youth Field (KA210)
Why It Matters
Recurring needs in the youth sector are evident: safer environments, clearer guidance pathways, and more inclusive access to education and social participation for young refugees. This project bridges the practice–research–policy gap and documents practical steps that institutions can adopt without requiring major additional resources.
How It Works
The project is structured into four work packages:
Management & Quality: Overall coordination, risk management, and reporting.
Data Collection: Literature review, two online surveys, and two focus groups. The target audience comprises frontline professionals (youth workers, educators, social workers, NGOs) and young refugees. At least 90 responses are expected within three months.
Guide Development: Led by Backslash, with contributions from experts in France, Spain, and Türkiye. The five-point framework will include checklists, examples, and key monitoring indicators.
Validation & Transfer: Testing the draft with practitioners and shaping a short, ready-to-use implementation kit.
Key Milestone in Spain
A five-day seminar held in Spain brought together participants from all three countries to present, test, and refine the draft guide. The planned format included four participants and two trainers per country, with daily evaluation sessions and a final assessment. The seminar took place from 14–19 June, and its outcomes will be shared in a forthcoming article in this series.
Measuring Results
Evaluation tools cover every stage of the process: short feedback forms attached to surveys and focus groups, daily seminar reviews, a final learning questionnaire, and partners’ monitoring reports. Around 50 stakeholders including policy actors, NGOs, and refugee representatives will review the guide for clarity, applicability, and relevance.
Dissemination Channels
The final guide and accompanying materials will be published on the partners’ websites and shared across European youth and education platforms to ensure open access for practitioners.
Next in the Series
Upcoming articles will explore the research approach, findings from professionals and young refugees, the development of the five-point framework, a day-by-day overview of the Spanish seminar, and a practical mini-set for institutions wishing to implement the guide’s recommendations