Re-Act
Green Evolution Youth Exchange
Sustainable Future & Prosperity for Our Planet and Us!
“Green Evolution” brought together 22 young people and youth leaders from Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey for an inspiring 10-day journey dedicated to sustainability, environmental awareness, and collective action for a greener future.
Hosted by Re-Act Association in the cozy village of Akandzhievo, the exchange created a shared space for creativity, learning, and reconnecting with nature.
Period:
20 – 29.09.2025
Countries involved:
- Bulgaria
- Greece
- Turkey
Donor:
- European Union
Program:
- Erasmus + Programme, Accreditation in Youth: Youth Exchange
Lead partner:
- Re-Act Association
All partners:
- Working on It, GR
- Sosyal Fon Girisim, TR
Contacts:
Lyuben Georgiev
luben@re-act.bg
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Hashtags:
#GreenEvolution #ErasmusPlus #YouthExchange #Sustainability #ReActBulgaria #GreenLife
About the Project
The youth exchange aimed to empower young people to take active roles in promoting sustainable lifestyles and to rethink their personal and collective environmental impact.
Through non-formal education, teamwork, and experiential learning in nature, participants explored how small daily choices can lead to large-scale positive change.
The project followed an interactive learning path combining theory, reflection, and action — connecting participants to both global environmental issues and the realities of local rural life in Bulgaria.
“Green Evolution” Youth Exchange happened on 20-29.09.2025 in the beautiful village in the skirts of Sredna Gora mountain: Akandzhievo eco camp. The project is co-financed by the Erasmus+ program.
🌍 Objectives
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Raise awareness about environmental challenges and encourage youth-led solutions.
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Promote eco-friendly habits and sustainable living in daily routines.
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Build cross-cultural collaboration between young people from the Mediterranean and the Balkans.
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To develop participants’ skills in project planning and community engagement.
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Inspire creative green initiatives that participants can implement in their home countries.
🌀 Learning Journey
The program blended outdoor learning, artistic expression, and team-based challenges:
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Icebreakers & team-building to connect people and cultures.
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Workshops on sustainability, climate change, and conscious consumption.
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“Eco-City Council” simulation game, where teams designed their own sustainable communities.
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Upcycling & DIY sessions, transforming waste into creative art pieces.
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Community day in Akandzhievo, where participants collaborated with local residents on a green village initiative.
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Outdoor reflection activities inspired by nature-based mindfulness and journaling.
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Green Social Experiments, exploring behavioral change and collective responsibility.
The exchange concluded with a Youth Eco-Fair, where teams presented their ideas for local environmental projects back home.
🌱 Impact
Participants left with strengthened environmental awareness, practical green skills, and the motivation to continue the movement for sustainability in their communities.
Beyond learning, “Green Evolution” built long-lasting friendships, new intercultural bridges, and a shared commitment to protect our planet — one small action at a time.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.