PDA (UN)Plugged, SOFIA, Bulgaria, 14 to 22 of October 2025

nicckolas44
Jul 10
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🌐KA153YOU: PDA (UN)Plugged

Place: Sofia, Bulgaria!

🗓 Dates: 14 – 22 October 2025

📍 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

👥 Participants: 5 young people / youth workers (aged 18–30)

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Edi, Sofia

ACPELIA is excited to be a partner in the Erasmus+ youth mobility project “(UN)Plugged”, coordinated by Sportsroom and hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria.

🔌 What is “(UN)Plugged”?

🔎 Project Concept: Bridging Digital and Physical Well-being

In today’s fast-paced digital world, Generation Z (born 1997–2012) is more digitally connected than ever, but often at the cost of their physical and mental well-being. The (UN)Plugged project seeks to address this imbalance by encouraging young people to both “plug in” to technology for movement and health and “unplug” to reduce stress, engage in real-world activities, and improve mindfulness.

The project uses digital tools as a starting point—integrating Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and gamified sports apps—to spark youth interest in movement and self-care. Then, it encourages stepping away from screens through sports, inclusive games, yoga sessions, and group reflection to foster holistic well-being.

🎯 Project Objectives

💡 Equip youth workers and participants with innovative methods to use digital tools for health promotion.
🧘 Promote mental health, resilience, and self-care among young people.
🤝 Foster social inclusion, teamwork, and intercultural dialogue through collaborative sports and non-formal education.
🏃‍♂️ Encourage a balanced lifestyle, where young people consciously manage screen time and physical activity.
📲 Explore how VR, AR, and gamified fitness apps can become allies in creating healthy daily routines.

🏃‍♀️ What Activities to Expect

Participants will take part in a wide variety of fun, educational, and inclusive activities, including:

Inclusive volleyball and team sports
Yoga and mindfulness sessions to relieve stress and improve focus
Creative workshops focused on inclusion and digital health habits
Hands-on experiences with VR and AR tools promoting physical movement
Intercultural nights, debates, and role-playing sessions

These sessions will be delivered using non-formal education methods and facilitated by expert trainers and youth workers from across Europe.

🌍 Participating Countries & Organizations

🇨🇾 Cyprus – ACPELIA / Polychoros Voroklinis
🇵🇱 Poland – Stowarzyszenie Impakt
🇬🇷 Greece – Amazing Youth
🇹🇷 Türkiye – Zuhtu Ozkardaslar Anadolu Lisesi
🇮🇹 Italy – ASD CYB Sport Yoga Danza e Benessere
🇪🇸 Spain – Commonwealth of the Valls

Each partner will send 5 participants (aged 18–30), contributing to a multicultural and diverse learning environment.

🛏️ Accommodation & Travel Info

🛎️ Participants will be hosted at the modern and centrally located Hotel Edi in Sofia.🔗 Hotel Website

💸 Erasmus+ will cover the following costs:

✈️ Travel reimbursement (based on national distance limits)
🛏️ Full board accommodation (lodging, 3 meals/day)
📚 All materials and project activities
🆓 No participation fee
📜 A Youthpass Certificate upon successful completion

🧠 Why Join?

This project is perfect for young people who are:

Passionate about mental health and wellness
Curious about the positive uses of digital technologies
Eager to meet international peers and share experiences
Interested in exploring how sports and mindfulness can be used to fight digital fatigue