Cultural Storytelling Canvas: Crafting Narratives for Inclusion, Democracy, and the Environment!
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Youth exchange 04/03/2025 - 3/03/2025 in Schaijk, the Netherland
We are happy to announce that one more amazing youth exchange has been completed
successfully. The project “Cultural Storytelling Canvas: Crafting Narratives for Inclusion,
Democracy, and the Environment!”, united 41 participants from Greece, Slovakia, Spain, Turkiye
and the Netherlands. The youth exchange was organized by the Dutch organization Stichting yEUth
and took place in Schaijk, the Netherlands from 04 to 13 March 2025.
Aims & Objectives of the project
This project aimed to provide participants the opportunity to explore various aspects of your culture,
such as myths, legends, music, food, and customs, in an interactive and collaborative environment.
By reflecting on their cultural identity and learning about others, they gained a broader perspective
on European diversity and the shared values that unite us. In addition to cultural storytelling, the
project aimed to address pressing global issues such as climate change and digital transformation.
Participants engaged in discussions about how to combat climate change and adopt sustainable
lifestyles, while also learning
More specifically the objectives were:
- Promote intercultural understanding and active citizenship
- Develop communication skills and combat social isolation
- Promote environmental awareness and digital literacy
Workshops & Activities of the project
Through this project, participants had the opportunity to get better in some key competencies such
as multilingual competence, personal, social, and learning to learn competence. During the project,
they worked with many educational methodologies and explored the topic through non- formal
activities. Participants got to know each other through ice-breaking and team building sessions.
Facilitator introduces them to Erasmus+ principles and the Youthpass certificate. Participants
engaged in thematic workshops covering culture, social inclusion, stereotypes, and environmental
futures. Outdoor activities like “Waving together the fairy-tale of our green future” fostered
creativity around sustainability. Key workshops explored storytelling for self-empowerment and
advocacy. Cultural exchange was highlighted through nightly intercultural evenings representing
different countries. A study visit allowed participants to explore a city’s hidden narratives. The final
days focused on project management, local storytelling actions, personal development reflection,
and a Youthpass ceremony to celebrate growth and learning. It was a successful project that left
participants with new knowledge, new friendships and unforgettable moments.