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What: Training Course
When: 3-12 March 2026
Where: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Participating countries: EU Member States and Erasmus+ Associated Countries, Third Countries Not Associated to the Programme
Deadline for applications: 20 Jan 2026
number places open for Bulgarians: 3
ВАЖНО! Първо прочетете наръчника за успешно кандидатстване.
This is a learning program. It requires full focus and participation.
Travel reimbursement is only sent to those who fully participate in all phases, including the follow-up and dissemination.
By applying to this course you take responsibility and risks. Inform yourself about the regulation and potential risks. Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only with informative and popularising purposes.
Hack the System starts from this foundation: words build worlds.
The project explores how language structures our reality and how becoming aware of our patterns allows us to communicate with more clarity, intention, and impact. At the same time, it responds to the rise of AI by teaching participants how to hack language patterns, design powerful prompts, and use technology consciously rather than being shaped by it. This training empowers participants to navigate both human communication and AI interaction with awareness, creativity, and control
Contact: info@smokinya.com
What to expect
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Heutagogy as a main method
- Challenges riddles and open end practices
- Understand how language shapes reality.
- Recognize and transform limiting language patterns
- Develop clearer, more intentional communication
- Have practical set of tools for better communication
- Learn how AI interprets language and how to design precise, effective prompts
Participants Profile
• Youth workers, educators, facilitators, and NGO leaders (18–35) who want to strengthen their communication skills and apply conscious communication in their communities.
• People involved in community initiatives, volunteering, or youth projects who want to understand how language shapes behaviour, relationships, and group dynamics.
• Participants curious about their own language patterns, inner dialogue, habitual expressions, and the words that influence their emotions and decisions.
• Those seeking to deepen conscious communication, express needs and boundaries clearly, and build more intentional interactions.
• Individuals open to multicultural exchange, self-reflection, creativity, and practical exploration of both human and digital communication.
• A basic level of English is required to participate fully.
IMPORTANT
Obligatory pre-departure meeting: – to be announced and sent upon confirmation.
Come in person to learn about Smokinya, Erasmus+, this project, reimbursement and ask your questions.
Participation is obligatory, an option is to join via Skype / Hangouts apps.
Read more details in the infopack.
Important! Read carefully the info letter, it contains important details.
This is learning program funded by Erasmus+ programme.
That requires commitment. You will be asked to organise a follow-up activity after the program.
The program is intensive and challenging.
The program does NOT include cultural and touristic sightseeing.
Get to know all provided information in the info letter before you submit your application form.
Apply only when you know you want to participate and you have the dates of the training available.
Travel reimbursement is only sent to those who fully participate in all phases, including the follow-up and dissemination.
General applications are disregarded.
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More information: Info letter
COST AND FEES
This project is funded by Erasmus+ programme: accommodation, food, materials, the programme and the travel costs up to the maximum allowed amount are fully covered. No fees.
Maximum travel reimbursement for Bulgarians: Estimated 10-99 km: 28 €|56 €(green travel), 100-499 km: 211 €|285 € (green travel) per person.
Participation donation: 50-90 EUR (suggested sliding range per person, based on your individual situation) given in cash upon arrival at registration in place. This amount is an investment in your learning and supports the hosting organization’s local activities.
Apply by filling in the form: Application form.
Deadline for applications: 20 Jan 2026
Website of the organizer: Smokinya
Should you have a question, contact us: info@smokinya.com.
By applying to this course you take responsibility and risks. Inform yourself about the regulation and potential risks. Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only for informative and popularising purposes.
This program is co-funded by the Erasmus+ / European Solidarity Corps program of the European Union.
Финансирано от Европейския съюз. Изразените възгледи и мнения обаче принадлежат изцяло на техния(ите) автор(и) и не отразяват непременно възгледите и мненията на Европейския съюз или на Европейската изпълнителна агенция за образование и култура (EACEA). За тях не носи отговорност нито Европейският съюз, нито EACEA.
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.
