June 15 - 23, 2023
Oh, what an amazing adventure ended in a small village in the north of Spain, Solórzano! The week spent together left an indelible mark in our hearts and many unforgettable impressions. For each of us, it was a truly valuable experience that brought a lot of joy, inspiration and new friendships.
Our unique project brought together five countries - Estonia 🇪🇪, Spain 🇪🇸, Italy 🇮🇹, Portugal 🇵🇹 and Greece 🇬🇷 - in an effort to improve mental health through active recreation and walking. This project was not just an opportunity for us to exchange experiences, but also a valuable lesson about how the joint efforts of different cultures can lead to great results.
Through organized hikes, interesting events, discussions and exchange of experiences, we not only strengthened our knowledge, but also deepened our understanding of the importance of taking care of our inner balance. Participants spend the week surrounded by the beauty of nature, overcame various difficulties on hikes, and gained new knowledge about themselves and others. We shared our cultural backgrounds, learned more about each other, and strengthened our friendships that crossed borders of countries and languages.
And following our own traditions, the Estonian team shares about the experience gained!
Evina shared that thanks to this project she got opportunity to improve her meditation guiding skills and received a good feedback. "Also I improved my video editing skills which I hope will help me to get more opportunities in the future in specific areas of my career."
For Lev it was his first experience as a Erasmus+ project team leader, and he shared that he felt incredibly lucky with the team. "It was a revelation to me that I could have such a profound impact on my mental state through physical activities. I really enjoyed our walk through the mountains - I was the fastest and was able to climb to cloud level without getting tired 💪🏻. I am grateful to the project for the fact that I now have new hobbies - hiking in the mountains, for interesting activities, for all the people I met, for new knowledge about countries!"
Evelin: The people from the Proactive Future organization are amazing! Paula, Silvia and Silvia did a great job with organizing this project. Even when something went wrong, they always tried to find a solution. When we asked to changed something, they were there to try to fix it, if it's possible. The project had a nice balance of creative tasks, cultural exchange and outdoor sport activities. The hike in the mountains of Spain with the swim in the Atlantic Ocean was definitely a highlight of this youth exchange!
"In this youth exchange, the group participated in a range of non-formal activities that went beyond traditional classroom learning. We had interactive workshops and group discussions where we delved into topics relevant to the exchange theme. These sessions encouraged us to share our thoughts, experiences, and ideas openly. Additionally, we had plenty of outdoor activities and sports, which were fantastic for team-building and forging strong bonds with each other. Everyone was nice to each other and we made many friends from various countries. For example, during outdoor activities, we had a chance to help and support each other - which deepened out connections and taught us an important lessons."
Aljona: Thank you everyone for this project, you helped me open up and not be afraid to show myself directly. This was my first project, and project goal achieved 🫶🏻
We thank each participant in the project for their diligence, patience and dedication to the ideals that we share. We hope that our efforts bear fruit and contribute to improving the quality of life of many people. Thanks to everyone who was part of this important process!
We hope that this text will inspire other guys not to be afraid to submit similar projects in the future.
Text: Aljona, Veronika, Lev, Evina, Alari, Evelin
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