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I am You. Other Life Scenarios

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I am YOU. Other Life Scenarios.

Youth Participation and Social Inclusion – I am YOU Youth Exchange

The I am YOU project empowers young people to break stereotypes, build empathy, and foster inclusive communities through intercultural dialogue and shared experiences. It encourages active youth engagement, solidarity, and mutual understanding across borders.

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Period:

19 – 26.10.2018

Countries involved:

  • Bulgaria
  • Spain
  • Estonia
  • North Macedonia
  • Italy
  • Serbia

Donor:

  • European Union

Program:

  • Erasmus+ Programme, Youth Exchange

Lead partner:

  • Re-Act Association

All partners:

  • AsociaciĂłn Europa 2020 – Spain
  • Youth Senate – Estonia
  • Youth Can – North Macedonia
  • Associazione TDM 2000 – Italy
  • Vesela DruĆŸina – Serbia

Contacts:

Lyuben Georgiev
luben@re-act.bg

 

Hashtags:

#YouthInAction #ActiveCitizenship #ErasmusPlus #StrongerTogether #EmpoweredYouth #DemocracyMatters #ReActForChange

AT A GLANCE

What happens when you bring together young people from six countries, different realities, and vastly different life paths—but a shared hunger for connection, meaning, and change? Magic. And that’s exactly what the Re-Act-led project “I Am You. Other Life Scenarios” proved.

Over the course of an eye-opening and heart-warming exchange in the town of Tsarevo, Bulgaria, 31 young people from Bulgaria, Spain, Italy, Serbia, Estonia, and North Macedonia embarked on a bold and transformative journey. Together, they explored the often invisible forces of migration, marginalization, and inclusion: not just from the news, but from personal experience, deep discussion, and honest storytelling.

“I never thought my story mattered—until someone from another country said it gave them courage.” — Participant from Bulgaria

This project was no ordinary youth exchange. Built on the Action Research Cycle (ARC), the program challenged participants to identify real social problems, gather insights, plan action, and reflect—all while co-creating a safe space rooted in empathy, intercultural dialogue, and raw authenticity. Whether learning to listen across language barriers, exploring refugee experiences, or building solidarity through outdoor activities and local engagement, these young people didn’t just talk about values like democracy, respect, and diversity—they lived them.

Key Highlights:

  • Explored the hidden dimensions of migration and social exclusion across Europe

  • Empowered marginalized youth with fewer opportunities through hands-on learning

  • Built long-term friendships and international solidarity teams ready to spark change

  • Delivered daily learning reflections using creative Youthpass tools and mentoring

  • Engaged local communities in awareness-raising and multicultural understanding

With a rich mix of peer-to-peer learning, storytelling, and cultural exchange, “I Am You” became a springboard for personal growth, empowerment, and active citizenship.

Re-Act is proud to lead programs like this that prove again and again—when young people feel seen, heard, and empowered, they can and will create the Europe they want to live in.

Until next time, keep your heart open and your actions loud. We’re all one story, told through many lives. Because I am YOU.

Video from “I am YOU. Other Life Scenarios” Youth Exchange