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NB! Application deadline: `Back to Our Roots´ Youth Exchange Program
April 27, 2021
Young people (18-30) with Estonian roots are encouraged to apply to participate in this exciting youth exchange program in Estonia.
Like most events this past year, this year’s exchange program will be different. Participants will be divided into smaller groups depending on their interest and more of the activities will be organized outdoors, in nature. (Participants who enrolled themselves for last year´s program do not need to apply again.)
Application deadline is 27th April 2021 – mainly for June’s exchange participants. But we are flexible with the date.
Back to Our Roots!Youth Exchanges in Estonia, Organized by: Seiklejate Vennaskond
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Each youth exchange brings together 30 young people aged 18-30 of Estonian origin; 20 living abroad and 10 from Estonia. The main aim of the youth exchange is to introduce the Estonian culture and language to participants.
The program includes:
- introducing the Estonian history and cultural heritage to young Estonians living abroad;
- sharing Estonian success stories, good practices and planned future developments;
- teaching participants the Estonian language in the non-formal learning environment;
- providing information about work and study opportunities in Estonia;
- introducing Estonian governance system;
- creating the network for young people of Estonian origin that might support repatriation .
The program consists of various activities organized in different parts of Estonia.
During the whole exchange program the participants will have a chance to learn and practice Estonian in the non-formal learning environment.
The youth exchange program is organized by youth organization Seiklejate Vennaskond, coordinated by Estonian Youth Work Centre and financed by the Compatriots Programme of the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research.
Check out what happened in youth exchanges in 2016 in project blog HERE and in 2017 HERE and in 2018 and 2019 HERE.
Profile of participants (coming from abroad):
- Age 18-30;
- Estonian roots, but living abroad for at least 10 years;
- Motivation to learn and practice Estonian;
- Willingness to participate in the whole program of youth exchange (participants need to choose to which exchange they apply for; they can participate only in one).
Costs related to participation:
If selected, all costs within Estonia are covered 100 %, including accommodation, food, local transport, visits and excursions. Travel costs will be reimbursed after the exchange up to 300€ based on actual costs. There could be exceptions of increasing/decreasing the limit depending on the overall travel budget and the distance of individual journey. For instance, as travel costs from neighboring countries are under the limit and from more distant countries over the limit, it will be balanced to be fair to everyone. Visa (if needed) is the responsibility of each participant, but organizers can provide assistance in getting the travel documents. Travel insurance is obligatory and be obtained by the participant. This cost will not be reimbursed.
Contact: Eleri Paatsi, [email protected] – all questions are welcome!
Application form in English: (please fill the application form either in Estonian or English)