Key Information
| 05/07/2026 - 13/07/2026Arrival / Departure | Kimale, Kuldīga District, Latvia | 13/05/2026Application Deadline |
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💡 About the Project
The 'MAKE CARE' project is a training course designed for youth workers, educators, and mentors who are at risk of burnout or seeking to improve their emotional well-being. The project focuses on the concept of 'caring for the carers,' providing participants with the tools and space to reflect on their mental health and professional sustainability.
Using non-formal education, mindfulness, and creative expression, the mobility aims to create a supportive community where youth workers can recharge. Participants will explore different self-care practices, share experiences regarding work-related stress, and develop strategies to maintain their passion and energy in the demanding field of youth work. The setting in rural Latvia provides a peaceful environment conducive to reflection and connection with nature.
🎯 Objectives
- Equip youth workers with practical tools for stress management and burnout prevention.
- Foster a culture of self-care and mental health awareness within youth organizations.
- Explore the use of nature and creative arts as mediums for emotional expression and healing.
- Create a network of youth workers committed to supporting each other’s well-being across Europe.
👥 Target Group
- Participants: Aged 18+ (No upper age limit for youth workers);
- Youth workers, trainers, mentors, and volunteers working regularly with young people;
- Individuals experiencing high levels of stress or seeking professional development in emotional intelligence;
- People ready to participate in physical activities in nature and communal living.
- Representatives of youth organizations
🏠 About the Location
The project will take place in Kimale (Kimales muiža), located in the picturesque Kuldīga district of Kurzeme, Latvia. The venue is a renovated historic manor house surrounded by nature, offering a quiet and secluded atmosphere perfect for deep work and relaxation. Participants will experience the beauty of the Latvian countryside while staying in a space designed for community building.
🏡 Venue:
🚆 How to Get There
✉️ Travel plans must be approved by the organizers: community@geyc.ro in line with GEYC's Travel Policy
💶 Financial Details
✅ Covered by Erasmus+:🙌 Your contribution: a cofunding of 200 RON covering community management and administrative costs not included in the European funding.
Waived for: GEYC’s executive team, Board, interns, volunteers, European Fellows, and participants with fewer economic opportunities. If you have a valid MC Voucher you can use it to waive your contribution.
✈️ Travel Policy
Please purchase your flight directly from the company’s official site (for example: Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, TAROM, etc.). Third-party platforms such as Kiwi, Skyscanner, or eSky may be used to search for flights, but not to purchase them.
Wait for an official selection confirmation email from the organizers before booking your trip.
Select low-cost or direct flights whenever possible. Checked baggage, seat selection, in-flight meals, or other extra options are not automatically reimbursed and must be pre-approved by GEYC or the hosting organization.
You must provide all the following for reimbursement:
- Invoices (saved as PDFs – see how to do it here)
- Boarding passes (physical copies or screenshots)
- Physical tickets for any bus, train, or local transport used