| Arrival day: | 22.03.2026 |
| Departure day: | 30.03.2026 |
| Project type: | Youth Exchange |
| Venue: | Rezé, FRANCE |
| Participants: | 32 participants (18+) |
| Sending organization: | Anka Youth Association |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This Youth Exchange project will bring together 32 young participants from five countries:
France (host country), Germany, Hungary, Italy and Türkiye. Despite their different
socio-economic contexts, these countries face common structural challenges regarding the
socio-economic inclusion of women in rural areas, particularly young women.
Across Europe and neighbouring partner countries, women living in rural territories continue
to experience lower employment rates, limited access to education and vocational
training, restricted entrepreneurial opportunities and reduced participation in economic
decision-making. These challenges are further compounded by traditional gender roles,
insufficient public services, weak transport infrastructure and limited access to professional
networks.
According to Eurostat, in 2022, the employment rate of women aged 20–64 in rural areas
of the European Union was 62.5%, compared to 71.4% for men, representing a gender
gap of nearly 9 percentage points. This gap is significantly wider than in urban areas, where
it averages around 6 percentage points (Eurostat, Employment by sex, age and degree of
urbanisation, 2022)
OBJECTIVES
To promote the socio-economic inclusion and empowerment of young women in rural areas by
strengthening their skills, autonomy and active participation in local and European development.
• To identify common challenges and good practices related to women’s economic inclusion in
rural areas across partner countries• To develop personal, social and entrepreneurial competences through non-formal education
methods
• To encourage female entrepreneurship and local initiatives in rural communities
• To promote gender equality, social inclusion and European citizenship
• To raise awareness of Erasmus+ opportunities for learning, mobility and employability
• To create a sustainable transnational network of young women and organisations working
on rural inclusion and gender equality
PARTICIPANTS
• 32 participants from France, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Türkiye
• Age: 18–30 years (no age limit for group leaders)
• Priority given to young women from rural areas, including participants with fewer
opportunities
• Each partner organisation will include at least two participants with fewer opportunities
• Inclusive and gender-sensitive approach
• Working language: English (no minimum level required; multilingualism encouraged)
Expected Impact
By the end of the Youth Exchange, participants will have:
• increased self-confidence and sense of initiative,
• strengthened employability and entrepreneurial skills,
• enhanced intercultural and European competences,
• built long-term transnational connections,
• contributed to the dissemination of project results in their rural communities.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
• Active participation in activities.
• Preparation for the intercultural evening (showcasing your culture through food, drink, and
other relevant aspects).
• Prepare the theme evening for your country (games, presentation on your country).
• Collect information about your organization to share with participants.
• Active participation in activities.
• Preparation for the intercultural evening (showcasing your culture through food, drink, and
other relevant aspects).
• Prepare the theme evening for your country (games, presentation on your country).
• Collect information about your organization to share with participants.
TRAVEL EXPENSES & REIMBURSEMENTS
• Travel costs will be reimbursed within the limits set by Erasmus+.
• All reimbursements will be made after the project, upon presentation of:
o Original invoices
o Boarding passes
o The participant’s final report
PREPARATION OF PARTICIPANTS
• The project will be conducted in English; therefore, participants should be able to
communicate in English. However, we also encourage participants to express
themselves in other languages such as French, Arabic, or Spanish, especially during
intercultural moments.
• Participants will carry out an “energizer” activity during the Youth Exchange before
workshops begin.
• Participants are invited to bring flyers, posters, promotional videos, stickers, photos,
etc., about their organization. You will present your association and discuss its work,
activities, initiatives, and impact.
• The intercultural night is one of the highlights of the project. Participants will present
their countries through food, music, dance, clothes, traditions, etc. Please bring
traditional food, flags, costumes, and anything you consider representative of your
country or region.
• All participants will receive a Youthpass certificate at the end of the Youth Exchange.
• Participants and partner organizations are expected to promote the project results and
disseminate the outcomes in their local communities and networks.
PARTICIPATION IN THE YOUTH EXCHANGE AND THE
WORKSHOPS
• All participants are expected to engage fully in all activities, unless health issues
prevent them from doing so. Unauthorized absences may result in no reimbursement
for travel costs.
• Workshops are based on non-formal education methods. Participants are expected
to be proactive and respectful of others’ ideas and contributions.
• If you miss workshops without a valid reason, you will not be reimbursed for travel
expenses.
VENUE
Hotel Ibis Nantes Nord Saint-Herblain
15 Avenue des Lions, 44800 Saint-Herblain
HOW TO APPLY
1. Tag 4 friends in our instagram post and follow our social media accounts (will be checked during evaluations).
2. Fill out the application form
3. Wait for the results to be announced =)
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us via info@ankayouthngo.org
📝 Application and more information: linktr.ee/ankayouthngo
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