# What are youth exchanges?

**URL:** https://forum.gen-europe.org/t/what-are-youth-exchanges/36
**Category:** Yes to Sustainability
**Created:** [7 January 2022 15:50 UTC](https://forum.gen-europe.org/t/what-are-youth-exchanges/36 "2022-01-07T15:50:55Z")
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#### Post date: [7 January 2022 15:50 UTC](https://forum.gen-europe.org/t/what-are-youth-exchanges/36/1 "2022-01-07T15:50:56Z")

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Youth exchanges are groups learning experiences for young people from different countries to meet, live together and work on shared projects for short periods.

On a youth exchange, you can expect to participate in activities such as workshops, exercises, debates, role-plays, outdoor activities and more.

Participants’ learning experiences are recognised through a [Youthpass](https://www.youthpass.eu/en/youthpass/).

### Duration

Youth exchanges last between **5 and 21 days**. This excludes travelling time.

### Conditions

Youth exchanges are open to people between the **ages of 13 and 30**. To be a group leader in a youth exchange, you must be **at least 18 years-old**.

Youth exchanges are managed by youth organisations, informal groups of young people or other organisations.

### Financial support

The EU grant supports travel as well as practical and activity-related costs necessary for the exchange.

### How to apply

To participate in a youth exchange, **you cannot apply directly for a grant as an individual**. Applications must be made by an organisation or a group of young people who in turn select who will participate in the exchange.