International exchanges

Study visits to a donor country

Two study visits in Norway are planned at the beginning and at the end of the project. The purpose of the meetings with the Norwegian partner is the development of Digital Media Literacy programme and planning of joint project activities. The organization and implementation of two conferences and two international exchanges of young people from Norway to Bulgaria are planned. Up to two representatives from the National Centre SafeNet, one representative from each of the centres in Dobrich, Vratsa, Stara Zagora and the management team of project “Youth Center Plovdiv - Powerful Factor for Local Development” will take part in the visits.

International Youth exchange in Bulgaria by a donor country

The implementation of two youth exchanges has been planned as a part of the activities of M.E “Youth Centre Plovdiv”. Ten young people from Norway and ten young people from Bulgaria will take part in the exchange within 5 days. They will exchange experiences on topics set by them and will be acquainted with the activities of the National Network of Youth Centers.

Exchange of experience and good practices with youth centres and organizations on the international level

Nine study visits to youth centres and organizations at international level are planned in order for more young people to have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience from different cultures. Ten young people will be able to take part in each of the exchanges together with the educational team of the center. Joint trainings related to overcoming youth issues will be conducted by the teams of the two organizations during the visits. It is also foreseen that during the exchange young people will be empowered and involved in the preparation of the programme and activities. Young people who participate in the long-term training modules of the centre, conducted in the city and the region, will have the opportunity to take part in the exchanges.