Digital Storytelling for Social Change (DiGiSC), YE in Cyprus/03.04-11.04.2026

nicckolas44
Jun 9
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Project Name: Digital Storytelling for Social Change (DiGiSC)

Duration: 01/08/2025 – 31/07/2026 (12 months)

Activity: 3 to 11 of April 2026 (7 working days + 2 travelling days), Youth Exchange at Hylatio Tourist Village (www.hylatio.com.cy), Pissouri, Limassol, Cyprus for 35 youngsters and 7 leaders (5 youngsters and 1 leader from each organization, 7 organisations) and 2 facilitators in activities with Non Formal Educational in Social Change, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Accommodation: Hylatio Tourist Village (www.hylatio.com.cy), Pissouri, Limassol, Cyprus

Applicant Organisation: Active Cypriot Programs and European Learning Into Acceptance, ACPELIA, email: acpeliacy@gmail.com

Coordinator: Nikolas Nikolaou, email: nicckolas44@gmail.com

Facilitators: Boghos Avetikian

Age for participants: 18- 25 years old for 5 participants (no age limit for leaders)

Topics: Social Change, Diversity, and Inclusion

Travelling food and accommodation all are paid from the program

5 YOUNGSTERS (18 TO 25) and 1 leader will be selected from our organisation.

🎥 Youth Exchange Call – DiGiSC: Digital Storytelling for Social Change

📍 Pissouri, Limassol, Cyprus

📅 3–11 April 2026 (7 working days + 2 travel days)

🌍 Participants aged 18–25 | Leaders with no age limit

ACPELIA is thrilled to launch a call for participants for the Erasmus+ KA152YOU Youth Exchange “DiGiSC: Digital Storytelling for Social Change”, taking place from 3 to 11 April 2026 in the beautiful seaside village of Pissouri, Cyprus.

The project will gather 35 young people and 7 group leaders from 7 partner organizations across Europe and beyond, for a dynamic week of creativity, activism, and intercultural dialogue — all through the power of digital storytelling.

🎯 Project Overview

In an age of digital communication, storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for creating awareness, changing narratives, and addressing social issues. DiGiSC empowers young people to use video, photography, theatre, and social media to raise their voices on key topics such as social justice, diversity, inclusion, gender equality, and climate change.

Participants will learn to develop meaningful digital content, understand media ethics, and collaborate with international peers to create stories that matter — and share them with the world.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

Storytelling techniques using video, theatre & photography
How to design impactful digital campaigns
Use of tools like video editors, cameras & visual storytelling platforms
Understanding marginalization, stereotypes, and inclusive media practices
Group collaboration, public speaking, project planning, and more

Workshops will be led by experienced trainers using non-formal education methods such as role-playing, debates, games, simulations, and group challenges.

🌐 Participating Countries

🇨🇾 Cyprus (ACPELIA)
🇭🇺 Hungary (Jelenlét Foundation)
🇱🇹 Lithuania (Meraki LT)
🇦🇲 Armenia (Youth Empower Lab)
🇲🇰 North Macedonia (Morena NGO)
🇯🇴 Jordan (Youth Feeders)
🇧🇾 Belarus (New Faces)

Each group will consist of 5 participants (aged 18–25) and 1 leader. Inclusive support is available for participants with fewer opportunities.

🏡 Accommodation

Participants will be hosted at Hylatio Tourist Village in Pissouri — a relaxing, family-run resort that follows environmentally sustainable practices, such as solar heating, zero plastic policy, gray water recycling, and organic waste management.🔗 More about the venue

🌿 Environment & Inclusion

Our Youth Exchange follows a green and inclusive approach. All activities promote respect, equality, accessibility, and environmental awareness. Participants are encouraged to bring reusable bottles, contribute to eco-friendly habits, and celebrate cultural diversity.

✈️ Travel & Costs

✔️ Travel costs covered up to the Erasmus+ national limits

✔️ Accommodation, meals, and materials 100% covered

✔️ Youthpass certificate upon completion

✔️ No participation fee

This project is your chance to make your voice heard, gain new digital skills, and be part of a community working for real change through creative expression.

Let’s tell the stories that can change the world.🎬 #DiGiSC #YouthExchange #DigitalStorytelling