Swipe Forward

🧠 Summary

Swipe Forward is a Youth Exchange designed for young people who are ready to move beyond passive scrolling and start actively shaping the digital world around them. In a time where we are constantly exposed to online content, this activity focuses on helping participants become confident digital content creators while developing a conscious and critical understanding of how digital platforms and AI tools influence what we see, create, and share.

Through hands-on workshops, teamwork, and non-formal learning activities, participants will explore photography, video production, graphic design, and digital storytelling using accessible tools such as smartphones and laptops. At the same time, they will reflect on how artificial intelligence and digital environments affect creativity, information, and communication.

By the end of the exchange, participants will not only have produced meaningful digital content but will also leave with stronger digital awareness, practical media skills, and the confidence to use technology as a tool for expression, communication, and social impact.

🏡 Location and Venue

We will be accommodated at Peniche Surf Camp, just a few meters from the beach. This inspiring venue offers the perfect blend of comfort and connection, allowing us to engage with the local community and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of Peniche. The camp includes shared rooms for 4-5 people, organized by gender, as well as common areas such as a kitchen, a group activity room, and balconies for relaxation and socializing. Participants can also schedule surf lessons during their free time (at their own cost) for an extra dose of adventure.

Please note that, due to the accommodation rules, music is not allowed after 23:00. Participants who wish to continue socializing with music in the evening are welcome to visit nearby cafés and bars in the area.

Meals will be prepared by a dedicated kitchen team during the exchange. However, participants are responsible for washing their own dishes after meals and for keeping the common areas of the accommodation clean and organized at all times. Respect for the space and for others is an important part of the shared living experience during the project.

Each participant will be served three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Participants’ dietary preferences should be provided during the application process to ensure meals are prepared accordingly.

👤 Participant Profile

Residents or citizens from any of these countries: Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia, Portugal or Lithuania.
Aged between 18 and 24 years old (indicative numbers, not exclusive).
Available to attend the whole program duration and put effort into all the sessions.
Have a curiosity for digital media and a desire to create content with purpose.
Are willing to learn new tools (no prior experience required).
Are interested in digital awareness, critical thinking, and responsible online participation.
Are open-minded, ready to share, collaborate, and step out of their comfort zone.
Currently not receiving any funds from the European Union (e.g.: participating in an Erasmus exchange program within University).

🎯 Selection Criteria

This activity will bring together around 40 participants from across the program countries. We aim for a balanced group across countries, genders, and experience levels. We value diversity of experience and background – past experience in the field is not required (Erasmus is all about learning, after all!), however, we welcome participants with more expertise who can support their less experienced peers during their learning journey.

We’re especially looking for participants who show a willingness to contribute actively: That means more than attending every session. It’s about bringing good energy, supporting your peers, taking initiative, and even sharing your own skills or ideas with the group. Whether you feel comfortable leading a session or helping someone set up a projector, your involvement will make a difference!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early, as spots are limited!

🗓️ Mobility Schedule

Days 1: Team Building & Connecting

This day will be dedicated to getting to know your peers through energizing ice-breakers and fun teambuilding sessions. By the end of this day, you are guaranteed to make a lot of new friends! :)

Days 2-6: Workshops, Challenges & Creative Production

During these days, participants will engage in a series of hands-on workshops focused on digital content creation, including photography, video production, graphic design, and digital storytelling. Alongside these practical sessions, they will take part in interactive discussions and activities exploring digital awareness and the role of AI as a support tool in the creative process. Working in international teams, participants will apply what they learn through group challenges and will gradually develop their own digital campaign on a social topic, combining creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. Reflection moments, sharing sessions, and feedback from peers will be integrated throughout the process to support learning and collaboration.

Day 7: Mobility Closure

During this day, you will reflect on your experiences, plan future dissemination activities, and receive yourYouthPass certificate. This day will also be dedicated to saying goodbyes and celebrating the knowledge that you have gained and the friendships and memories created.

👥 Team

Maria Mendes	Pedro Ramalho	André Silva
Communications	Event Coordinator	Event Coordinator

🧳 Travel Plan

Portugal

Meeting Points: Lisbon
Private Bus to Peniche

Czechia

Meeting Points: Brno/Prague
Plane Travel to Portugal
Private Bus to Peniche

Hungary

Meeting Point: Budapest
Plane Travel to Portugal
Private Bus to Peniche

Slovakia

Meeting Point: Bratislava
Plane Travel to Portugal
Private Bus to Peniche

Lithuania

Meeting Point: Vilnius/Kaunas
Plane Travel to Portugal
Private Bus to Peniche

Travel days will be 3rd and 11th of March.
Portuguese participants can use the private bus departing from Lisbon Airport for free to get to the accommodation in Peniche. However, if preferred, they can travel directly by car (covering their own expenses and arriving only in the evening).
There are no guarantees that all participants will travel from the closest airport. Hungarians, Czechs, and Slovaks may travel from the Budapest Airport or Vienna Airport. Lithuanians may travel using Vilnius Airport or Kaunas Airport.
Tickets for travel within the same city, such as metro tickets or tickets for the shuttle bus to reach the airport (e.g., the 100E bus in Budapest), must be acquired and covered by the participants.
Once the participants’ selection is finished and everyone is confirmed, the project coordinators will arrange with the national group leaders to finalize the travel itinerary for each group.
The travel tickets from meeting points to mobility venue and back will be purchased by our organization.
Each partner country will have a maximum of two meeting points, where participants will gather to begin their travel. Usually, these meeting points are the cities where majority of participants come from. In case participant is from different city, s/he should arrange their own travel to the meetings points.
For flights, we are purchasing the basic option, which includes one small backpack to be carried under the seat. You will be free to add priority or cargo luggage to your reservation if you want at your own cost.
In some cases it might be needed for participants to travel one day earlier or return one day later, namely if there are no viable flight connections in the same day. If you are not available on the 2nd or the 12th of March, please mention it in your application in the additional information section.
All important information regarding travel and other topics will be available on a dedicated Discord channel of the activity.
Above you can find a preliminary travel plan for each national group. These might change depending on the availability of connections.

ℹ️ Useful Information

No participation costs: There are no participation fees. Travel, accommodation, and food are co-funded by the Erasmus+ program. However, selected participants will be required to pay a 50€ deposit to confirm their participation. This deposit helps prevent last-minute cancellations and covers any potential damages at the accommodation, or extra cleaning services. The deposit will be refunded to participants who attend all sessions, engage respectfully with the group, and complete a dissemination task agreed upon during the closure day. (e.g.: presenting the results of this activity at a school or to a group of friends; organizing a workshop in a local community; etc).
Health & Insurance: All participants must arrange travel insurance for themselves. Moreover, all participants must bring their European Health Insurance Cards, which can be used for hospital care if needed. If you do not have this card yet, you can easily make one for free.
What to bring: Identification card or passport; comfortable and enough clothes for the entire activity based on the weather forecast (note that there is not a washing machine available at the accommodation.); warm sleeping clothes (the rooms will not have heating); warm coat (the area can be windy, and the nights are cold and humid); laptop (optional, but might be useful for some sessions).
Terms & Conditions: Refer to www.e29.eu/terms-and-conditions for detailed terms and conditions.
Q&A: Have doubts? Feel free to reach us through our social media channels. You can send a message directly to our hosting organization: www.instagram.com/clubedejovenseuropeus

📌 How to Apply

Aplication link: https://e29.powerappsportals.com/af?id=1754FF14-1397-4BBC-B779-6FD3D76323D7