Project`s Period: March – October 2025
This initiative brings together young people from Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania, and Italy to promote open, respectful, and informed discussions around sexual education and healthy relationships.
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The Youth Exchange
Ten Days for Health and Friendship in Predeal – Our Journey with Youth for a Healthy Sexual Life
Between 20 and 29 August 2025, we had the chance to live an unforgettable Erasmus+ Youth Exchange: “Youth for a Healthy Sexual Life”, hosted in the beautiful mountain town of Predeal, Romania. For nine days, the Carpathians became our shared home, where young people from Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, and Lithuania came together to learn, share, and connect.
The focus of the project was on sexual health and well-being – a sensitive but vital topic for young people today. Through non-formal education methods, we explored subjects such as healthy relationships, protection, consent, and regular health check-ups. Participants worked in international teams to design awareness campaigns, which they will later bring to life in their own communities, reaching hundreds of their peers.
But the project was more than workshops. Every day was filled with energy, teamwork, and cultural richness. The intercultural evenings gave us the chance to travel the world in one room – tasting traditional food, learning dances, and celebrating our diversity. We laughed, learned new games, and discovered how much we actually have in common.
The mountain setting also played its part – moments in nature brought calm, reflection, and inspiration. Friendships grew stronger during walks, late-night talks, and group activities that pushed us out of our comfort zone.
One of the most powerful aspects of this exchange was seeing how open and supportive the atmosphere became. Participants shared experiences, broke taboos, and built confidence to speak about topics often avoided in everyday life. By the end, the group wasn’t just a collection of individuals from five countries – it felt like one big team.
We left Predeal not only with knowledge and tools to improve sexual education in our communities, but also with unforgettable memories, new friendships, and the motivation to continue growing as active young citizens of Europe.
We are proud to have made this project possible – and we know its impact will continue far beyond these ten days. Until we meet again, let’s keep building healthier, stronger, and more connected communities!
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