Summary

Includify is all about introducing young people to the importance of inclusion and diversity, with a focus on how our individual choices, perspectives, and interactions shape a more open and understanding society. Beyond the learning goals, having fun, expressing yourself, and meeting people from different backgrounds are also key takeaways for participants.

If you’ve ever wanted to explore how diversity enriches our lives, how inclusion works in everyday interactions, or how to embrace differences while staying true to yourself, this is the place for you! This is your chance to step outside your comfort zone, challenge assumptions, gain new perspectives, and connect with people from all over the world. The topic of inclusion opens up countless areas to discover, and we are sure that after this activity, you’ll return home with more insight and practical tools than you came with.

We will approach the topics in a beginner-friendly and engaging way so that everyone feels welcome and included.

Join us for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, connection, and inclusion with Includify!

What to Expect

Networking

You will meet a lot of participants from different countries.

Non-formal Education

All our methods are non-formal: That means you will learn by playing and trying.

No boring lectures.

Intercultural Dialogue

You will learn about different cultures from partner countries. And taste their food!

Participant Profile

  • Residents or citizens from any of these countries: Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia, Portugal, Lithuania, Romania, Serbia

  • Optimal age range: 16-22 years old

  • Available to attend the whole duration of the program and participate in all the sessions.

  • Expresses a willingness to disseminate the youth exchange and its results to other groups of young people.

  • Currently not receiving any funds from the European Union (e.g.: participating in an Erasmus exchange program within University).

  • Highly motivated to engage with the topic of inclusion and diversity.

Activity Schedule

  • Day 1-2: Setting the Foundations

    We’ll begin the week with team-building games and collaborative challenges, giving participants the chance to connect and build rapport. These activities will help lay the foundation for smooth cooperation throughout the week. Through creative icebreakers, we will develop and make shared goals, and a positive, collaborative atmosphere.

  • Day 3-9: Exploring the  topic of Inclusion and Diversity

    Participants with the help of non-formal educational methods will dive into the topic, exploring different faucets of it. Through acting, groupwork and overall a hands-on approach, they will process questions such as: “How can I include someone without them feeling like a burden?”. They will develop their communicational skills and emotional intelligence through collaborative experiences. These days are all about growing as people and developing skills that are useful in everyday life.

  • Day 10: Celebration and looking ahead

    During the last day, participants will come together to reflect on their journey and celebrate their achievements. They will receive their YouthPass certificates as recognition of their learning and growth throughout the program. This closing moment will be filled with appreciation, farewells, and excitement for the future: setting the stage for participants to continue applying their new skills and for them to spread the knowledge they have acquired here to others in their social circles.

Team

You will be accompanied by an experienced coordinators, who are responsible for the activity and will support you through the entirety of Includify

Michaela Cejkova

Event Coordinator

Location and Venue

The youth exchange will take place in the picturesque mountain town of Rokytnice nad Jizerou, with participants staying at the welcoming Lípy – Chata pod Lipami, nestled in peaceful natural surroundings with stunning views. Accommodation will be in shared rooms of 3–5 people, arranged to encourage international diversity and separated by gender.

All participants will receive three meals a day:breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Dietary preferences should be indicated during the application process to ensure that meals can be adapted accordingly.

Travel Plan

Czechia

Meeting Points: Pardubice

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Slovakia

Meeting Point: Bratislava/Kosice

Train to Pardubice

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Hungary

Meeting Point: Budapest

Train to Pardubice

Private bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Romania

Meeting Point: Bucharest/Brasov

Train to Budapest

Train to Pardubice

Private bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Serbia

Meeting Point: Belgrade

Bus to Bratislava

Train to Pardubice

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Portugal

Meeting Points: Lisbon/Porto

Plane to Budapest

Train to Pardubice

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Lithuania

Meeting point: Kaunas/Marijampole

Bus to Hradec Králové

Private bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

  • Travel days will be 20th of November and 1st of December.

  • The main travel tickets will be purchased and arranged by our organization. These include bus, train and flight tickets and exclude local and urban transportation.

  • For flights, we are funding only the most basic option, which includes one small backpack to be carried under the seat. You will be free to add priority or cargo luggage to your reservation, but at your own cost.

  • Each country will have a maximum of two meeting points, where participants will gather to begin their journey. Participants should arrange their own travel to the meetings points.

  • In some cases it might be needed for participants to travel one day earlier or return one day later, namely if there are no viable flight connections in the same day.

  • Once the participant selection is finished and everyone is confirmed, the project coordinators will arrange with the national group leaders to finalize the travel itinerary for each group.

  • All important info regarding travel and other topics will be available on a dedicated Discord channel of the activity, but also via e-mail.

  • Above you can find a preliminary plan for each national group. These might change depending on the availability of connections and prices.

Useful information

  • Participation costs: There are no participation costs. Travel, accommodation, and food are co-funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. However, participants who are selected will need to pay a 50€ deposit to confirm their participation. This is to avoid last-minute cancelations and to cover possible damages caused by the participants on the accommodation. The money is sent back after the activity.

  • Health & Insurance: We do not provide insurance for our participants. We kindly ask all participants to bring their European Health Insurance Cards, which can be used if they need hospital care.

  • What to bring: Identification card or passport, towel, pocket money to buy personal items (we recommend to bring cash since there might not be an ATM near the venue), laptop (if possible), national food or a typical vest for the gastro and cultural nights, speaker, board games, comfortable and enough clothes for the days of the activity and for outdoor activities as well.

  • Terms & Conditions: Refer to www.e29.eu/terms-and-conditions for detailed terms and conditions.

  • Q&A: Have doubts? Feel free to reach us through our social media channels.

  • Note: We made some changes to our application portal. Even if you already created an account, you might need to click “Sign up now”, validate your email, and create a password. All your previous data will be synchronized through your email address.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Dům zahraniční spolupráce (DZS). Neither the European Union nor DZS can be held responsible for them.

How to Take Part?

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Deadline to apply: 21.10.2025