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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
April 29th to May 7th 2026
Bright Future Center, Mrachenik, Bulgaria
Participating countries: Bulgaria, Austria, Bosnia, France, Georgia, Hungary, Italy
Deadline for applications: April 10th 2026
8 places open for Bulgarians
ВАЖНО! Първо прочетете наръчника за успешно кандидатстване.
Travel reimbursement is only sent to those who fully participate in all phases of the program, including the follow-up and dissemination.
Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only with informative and popularising purposes.
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Искате ли да преживеете нещо, което ще промени живота ви? Присъединете се към нас тази пролет за Taste Away 2.0!
Проектът
Този младежки обмен ще събере 40 млади хора, които ще се откъснат от дигиталния свят и ще се свържат отново със себе си, с другите и с радостта от споделените преживявания.
Проектът се провежда в селска планинска местност в България и е фокусиран върху храната – подготовката, готвенето и споделянето на хранене с млади хора от 7 държави.
Подгответе се за културен обмен и човешки контакти между групата и местните български жители!
В минималистична, близка до природата среда, можете да изследвате творчеството, съзнателния живот и самосъзнанието чрез практически дейности и изкуства, прегръщайки начин на живот „обратно към основите“, който цени включването, разнообразието и ученето.
Профил на участниците
- на възраст между 18 и 25 години
- живеещи в Австрия, Босна, България, Унгария, Франция, Италия или Грузия
- ентусиазирани от готвенето, работата в екип и културния обмен
- готови да се откажете от телефона си и да приемете минималистичен начин на живот, близо до природата
- напълно на разположение по време на младежкия обмен (без закъснения или ранни заминавания!)
Място и настаняване
Bright Future Center:
Дейностите ще се провеждат в BRIGHT Future Center, бивше училище, което беше закупено от Smokinya през 2023 г. Оттогава работим, за да го превърнем в център за неформално образование и референтен пункт на местно и европейско ниво.
През последните няколко години там се провеждаха проекти по ESC и Erasmus+, а училището се превърна в „временен дом“ за млади хора от цяла Европа.
Основното условие, което предлага мястото, подкрепя човешките връзки: тези, които са минали през него, са се научили да ценят малките моменти, а тази обстановка насърчава духа на единство и силата на групата.
- общи палатки (до 3 души) с 10 см пяна матрак, възглавница, калъфка за възглавница и калъф за матрак
- 3 душа
- 6 вътрешни тоалетни
- място за лагерен огън
- оборудвана кухня
Как да кандидатствате
Прочетете внимателно информационния пакет.
попълнете този формуляр за кандидатстване формуляр за кандидатстване.
Изчакайте да получите отговор от нас.
Пригответе се за едно вкусно преживяване.
Do you want to live a “life-changing” experience? Join us this spring for Taste Away 2.0!
The Project
This Youth Exchange will gather 40 young people to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with themselves, others, and the joy of shared experiences.
Set in a rural mountain area in Bulgaria, the project is focused on food – preparation, cooking, and sharing meals with young people from 7 countries.
Prepare for cultural exchange and human connection, between the group and with local Bulgarian residents!
In a minimalistic, close-to-nature environment, you can explore creativity, mindful living, and self-awareness through hands-on activities and arts, embracing a “back to the basics” lifestyle that celebrates inclusion, diversity, and learning.
Participants profile
- between 18 and 25 years old
- live in Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Hungary, France, Italy or Georgia
- enthusiastic about cooking, teamwork and cultural exchange
- ready to disconnect from your phone and embrace a minimalistic lifestyle close to nature
- fully available during the youth exchange (no late arrivals or early departures!)
Venue and Acccommodation
The activities will take place in BRIGHT Future Center, a former school, that was purchased by Smokinya in 2023. Since then, we are working on making it a hub of non-formal education and a reference point at the local and European levels.
There, ESC and Erasmus+ projects were hosted in the last few years and the school became the “temporary house” for young people from all over Europe.
The basic condition offered by the venue supports human connections: who passed through it learned how to appreciate little moments and the spirit of being a united and empowered group is encouraged by this setting.
- shared tents (up to 3 people) with: 10 cm foam mattress, pillow, pillow case and mattress cover
- 3 showers
- 6 indoor toilets
- campfire spot
- equipped kitchen
How to apply
Read the Infopack carefully
Apply with this Application form
Wait to hear back from us
Get ready for a delicious experience
IMPORTANT
Obligatory pre-departure 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 the info pack carefully, it contains important details.
This is a youth exchange funded by the Erasmus+ programme.
You will be asked to organise a follow-up activity after the program.
Get to know all provided information in the info pack 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.
Want to learn about the benefits of our courses? Click here: https://smokinya.com/testimonials/
More information: Info letter
COST AND FEES
This project is co-funded by the European Union: accommodation, food, materials, the program and the travel costs up to the maximum allowed amount are fully covered. No fees.
Maximum travel reimbursement for Bulgarians: €28 or €56 green travel per person.
Smokinya Foundation operates thanks to hundreds of volunteering hours per month and donations.
We ask a contribution of 30-50 EUR (sliding scale) from all confirmed applicants.
Your donation covers some of our administrative and organisational expenses and supports Smokinya Foundation’s dream to establish youth-run international volunteering and training centre. In case the suggested donation amount is excessive for you, contact us.
Apply by sending an email to: info@smokinya.com
Deadline for applications: April 10th 2026
Website of the organizer: Smokinya Foundation
Should you have a question, contact us: info@smokinya.com.
By applying to this exchange 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+ 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.
