From October 27 to November 2, 2025, the team of the association \u201cInternational Initiatives for Cooperation\u201d and the Bulgarian Youth Association hosted the project \u201cEU & Me\u201d, which brought together thirty young people from Ireland and Bulgaria in the picturesque village of Banya, Municipality of Razlog. The project was funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the working sessions, we explored what it means to be part of Europe \u2013 with all the advantages, challenges, and opportunities it brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout the week, participants exchanged ideas, learned from one another, and formed new friendships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The topics we worked on included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How EU Are You? \u2013 Who am I as a European citizen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Connecting with Nature & Clean \u2013 Caring for the environment and sustainable living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YouthPass \u2013 What we learned and how we grew during the exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Climate Change in Europe \u2013 The climate challenges facing Europe and the role of young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides the workshops, we shared countless unforgettable moments \u2013 traditional food, music, culture, and lots of smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We all left Banya with new friends, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of what it means to be an active European citizen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n