Eye Opener – Greece

This training course aims to provide an informed introduction to Erasmus+ Youth in Action, focusing on Youth Exchanges and the opportunity they represent to enhance active (European) citizenship in young people, especially (though not exclusively) for newcomers to the programme. ITS OBJECTIVES ARE: - To develop the necessary competences to organize a Youth Exchange, based on non-formal learning principles, and the quality standards of the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme; - To enable participants to reflect on their learning and to familiarize themselves with Youthpass learning and its application in Youth Exchanges in particular. - To offer the opportunity to meet possible partner groups and to make contacts in other countries. TARGET GROUP Max 40 participants (aiming at between 12 and 18 pairing groups). 1 ADULT LEADER who deals directly with the young people and is committed to engaging in the future development of a youth exchange in partnership with the young persons. Over 18 years old. Two leaders could attend if mixed (male/female) or where national legislation requires this (after agreement with the sending National Agency) 1 TO 2 YOUNG PEOPLE: between 15-18 years old.