about
“Opening Horizons with CHANCE” is an invitation to discover new perspectives.
The project enables young people to travel across Europe, get to know different countries and cultures, experience international encounters, and take their first steps towards independent travel.
With an Interrail ticket, you can travel comfortably from city to city – alone or accompanied, if that feels more comfortable for you. The CHANCE International team will be by your side throughout the entire project, supporting you and helping with planning.
What the project offers:
• Train travel across various European countries
• Encounters with new people and cultures
• First experience of independent travel
• Support and guidance throughout all project phases
• Preparation meetings, planning support, and group exchange
• A certificate upon completion of the project
The project is funded under the Erasmus+ DiscoverEU Inclusion programme.
Conditions
The project is aimed at young people who want to discover Europe and may be planning their first major trip. If you are curious, want to explore new places, or simply want to experience what it is like to travel across Europe by train, you are warmly welcome.
Who can participate:
• Young adults between 18 and 21 years old
• Especially welcome are those:
– who have not yet travelled across Europe,
– who want to gain new experiences,
– who are interested in international encounters but do not know where to start.
We support you on the path to your first adventure, help you with planning, and create an open and friendly atmosphere where you can feel safe.
Project process:
Preparation
Together we discuss possible routes, exchange ideas, give practical tips, and provide everything you need to know for your journey.Travel phase
You embark on your personal journey of discovery across Europe for several days. You decide whether to travel alone or with accompaniment.Follow-up
After your return, we meet to share experiences, collect memories, and close the project together. Afterwards, you will receive your participation certificate.
Important
information
• The project is aimed at young people who want to discover Europe for the first time or broaden their horizons.
• Participation is fully supported by the Erasmus+ DiscoverEU Inclusion programme.
• All project phases – preparation, travel, and follow-up – are accompanied by CHANCE International.
• The project strengthens independence, self-confidence, and important social skills.
• The number of places is limited, so early contact is recommended.
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frequently
asked questions
Here is the list with answers to the most popular questions about us and what we do
Most of the international youth exchanges are targeted at young people between the ages of 12 and 30. However, more and more opportunities for children are developed with each year. International youth exchanges are basically aimed at all adolescents and young adults. The youth exchanges organised by CHANCE International are usually targeting young people from 18 to 26 (in some cases up to 30) and funded within the Erasmus + programme.
We distinguish between participant contribution and total costs. The participant contribution is 50 Euro at max, depending on the project. During 2021 there is no participation fee. If the contribution is too high, we will always find a way for you to participate in an encounter. Please contact us!
A youth exchange is financed by the organiser’s own funds, third-party funds and the participant’s contribution. Third-party funds are provided by the Federal Government from the Child and Youth Plan and European funds from the Erasmus+ youth programme. Third-party funds are applied for by the organiser or sponsor.
To participate in our projects, you should be interested in the project topic, cultural exchange and cooperation with other participants. We do not require any foreign language or other specific skills and qualifications.
We expect our participants:
– to be involved in all project phases;
– to co-design the project, it’s activities and results.
We welcome sharing of knowledge and skills of participants with each other.
– all participants are obliged to take PCR tests: upon departure from Germany, upon arrival in a partner country and upon departure from it;
– participants are obliged to wear FPP2 masks in public places;
– organisers will provide masks and sanitizers for everybody during the full course of the project;
– the host party will ensure the sufficient degree of safety regarding the living conditions and program activities – for example – execution of project activities in well-ventilated areas or on fresh air, keeping a safe distance from other visitors or avoiding any outside contact when executing such activities;
– in case of infection – isolation of the participant, splitting the costs of medical treatment between three parties – receiving and sending organization and the participant.
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Still have any questions?
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We’re available Monday-Friday 10-16:00