Hungary - Offline Dissemination

Panna Léna Pásztor, leader of the Hungarian team, organized a presentation about the Youth Exchange at Leonardo Gimnázium, Budapest. The event gathered 11 students on October 5th, 2025.

Panna introduced the project's key aspects, focusing on rural entrepreneurship, teamwork, creativity and international cooperation.

She described the activities, workshops, challenges and the development of start-up ideas. The session included a slideshow of photos and moments from the exchange, showcasing the collaborative and inspiring atmosphere. The audience engaged with questions about the Erasmus+ program and the experience of working with colleagues from different countries.

The dissemination session effectively shared the message and outcomes of the LevelUP: Rural Youth in Action project. It introduced the Erasmus+ program to students, sparking their curiosity and motivation to explore similar international opportunities in the future.

Serbia - Offline Dissemination

Two members of the Serbian team, Petar and Iris, organized an offline dissemination activity by presenting the Youth Exchange to their classmates at Grammar School “Svetozar Marković” in Niš. The presentation took place on October 10th, 2025, and gathered 21 IB students aged 17–18.

They introduced the audience to the main aspects of the project — its title, location, dates, participating countries, and objectives — emphasizing rural entrepreneurship, teamwork, creativity, and international cooperation among young people. The presenters described the key activities, including interactive workshops, teamwork challenges, cultural evenings, and the development of start-up ideas addressing rural community needs, while also reflecting on how the project strengthened their communication, entrepreneurial thinking, and intercultural understanding.

Iris then presented her team’s final start-up idea, Trad Craft, focused on preserving traditional crafts and linking them with modern entrepreneurship. The idea served as a practical example of how creativity and teamwork can turn non-formal learning into real results.

The session concluded with a short slideshow of photos and moments from the exchange, showcasing the collaborative and inspiring atmosphere of the project. The audience showed great interest, asking about the Erasmus+ programme, the application process, and the experience of working with peers from different countries.

The dissemination session proved very effective in sharing the message and outcomes of the LevelUP: Rural Youth in Action project with a younger audience. Petar and Iris successfully introduced their classmates to the Erasmus+ programme, sparking genuine curiosity, interest, and motivation among students who had not previously taken part in international exchanges. The activity showed that personal stories and visuals are powerful tools for communication — the audience engaged most with the presenters’ real experiences, teamwork moments, and reflections from the exchange.

The use of photos, videos, and the “Trad Craft” business idea helped illustrate the creativity, collaboration, and practical results of the project, making the session more relatable, memorable, and inspiring for everyone present.

As a result, several students expressed interest in learning more about Erasmus+ opportunities and youth mobility projects. The activity achieved its purpose by promoting the values of rural entrepreneurship, intercultural learning, and non-formal education, while encouraging other young people to step out of their comfort zones, embrace new experiences, and actively explore similar international opportunities in the future.

Serbia - Online Dissemination

As part of the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange project LevelUP: Rural Youth in Action, the Serbian team and their sending NGO implemented several online dissemination posts across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Each team member shared visually engaging posts in English, presenting key information about the project (its title, topic, dates, location, host organization, and participating countries). The posts featured group photos, highlights from the exchange, their creation of start-up ideas, workshops on rural entrepreneurship, teamwork activities, and intercultural evenings.

In addition to individual contributions, Scout Group “Djuka Dinić” used its official Instagram platform (with a wide reach and high follower engagement) to further extend the project’s online visibility. Together, the participants’ and organization’s posts reached a significant number of people online, generating engagement from followers across different platforms.

These dissemination efforts helped promote the Erasmus+ programme, increased awareness about rural entrepreneurship and youth participation, and inspired more young people and local communities to take part in future international mobility projects.

"Youth exchange "LevelUp: Rural Youth in Action"  Vatra Dornei, Romania.Throughout the program, we explored the challenges and opportunities of rural areas and designed our own rural start-up ideas.We worked in international teams to turn creative ideas into business models that could empower rural communities.This experience showed us how young people can bring innovation to rural regions." - Emilija Ilić

"Just finished an amazing Erasmus+ project in Vatra Dornei, Romania. Together with 37 participants representing 7 European countries, I gained a lot of knowledge about rural enterpenuership. I also met a lot of wonderful and smart people from all over Europe. Memories made here are ones I will cherish forever. Thank you Initiative Sociale for organising the project." - Lazar

"Had a great experience in Vatra Dornei with the Erasmus+ project! Met so many great people from all around Europe and made memories that will last a lifetime, as well as gained a bunch of knowledge about rural entrepreneuership." - Jana

Day 9 - From Learning to Lasting Memories

The day began with the final News Box session, accompanied by the familiar Pink Panther theme song. Over the course of the exchange, this moment had become a recognizable ritual, symbolizing shared updates and group connection. Hearing it for the last time marked both the continuity of the project’s learning rhythm and the emotional significance of reaching the end.

Participants then focused on online and offline dissemination activities. Following the provided guidelines, they reflected on the project experience and created dissemination posts linked to the youth exchange. For offline dissemination, each national team presented its dissemination plan, outlining how the project results would be promoted at local and national level, both collectively and individually. This session emphasized responsibility, visibility and the long-term sustainability of the project’s impact beyond the exchange itself.

After a short break, the group continued with the final evaluation. Participants shared individual feedback and assessed different aspects of the project using the Pizza Method. Topics such as food, atmosphere, group dynamics, learning outcomes and overall organization were discussed openly, allowing for honest reflection and constructive feedback.

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Day 8 - From Process to Results

At the beginning of the day, participants focused on the final preparation of their presentations. Each team worked on adding the final touches to their company simulation packs, ensuring that their ideas, structure and visual elements clearly reflected the work developed throughout the exchange.

Later, the teams presented their business concepts to the group. Each presentation lasted ten minutes and was delivered in a professional and creative manner, followed by a question-and-answer session and feedback from fellow participants and facilitators. The presentations showcased not only the rural business ideas themselves, but also the skills participants had developed during the project, including teamwork, creativity, communication and planning.

Based on the collective voting process, the winning team was Watts Up Solar. However, the atmosphere remained supportive and collaborative, as it became clear that every participant had gained valuable knowledge and experience. The process highlighted learning outcomes such as time management, public speaking, digital skills, problem-solving and effective teamwork.

Before closing the formal activities of the day, participants gathered for a reflection session focused on the final outcomes of the project. They shared insights about their personal development, the challenges they overcame and the skills they strengthened throughout the exchange. Many participants emphasized that the true value of the project lay in the learning process rather than the final result.

After the reflection session, the group leaders and organizing team met to evaluate the final presentations and overall progress of the youth exchange. They discussed learning outcomes, participant engagement and the impact of the project activities, preparing for the closing phase of the exchange.

To mark the completion of this important milestone, the hosting organization and staff acknowledged participants’ efforts by awarding to the participants medals as a symbol of appreciation and a lasting memory of their work and dedication.

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Day 7 - Becoming Young Entrepreneurs

Building on the experience of visiting a local rural entrepreneur in the previous days, participants began the day by applying what they had learned in a practical way. Divided into international working groups, they focused on creating their own rural business plans, exploring what entrepreneurship meant to them and how it could be adapted to rural contexts.

Throughout the day, groups worked on shaping their business concepts, developing logos, designing posters and preparing pitches aimed at attracting potential investors. This process encouraged creativity, critical thinking and teamwork, while also strengthening participants’ understanding of how entrepreneurial ideas can be structured and communicated effectively.

Before concluding the educational activities, participants took part in a reflection session where they discussed the challenges and successes of working on business plans. They reflected on teamwork, decision-making and how their ideas evolved through collaboration. The session helped participants recognise their progress and the practical value of the skills they were developing.

After the reflection session, the group leaders and organizing team met to review the progress of the working groups. They discussed participants’ engagement, the development of the business ideas and planned support for the final stages of the project to ensure that learning objectives were being met.

The day also included a special moment, as participants celebrated the birthday of one of their colleagues, adding a personal and joyful note to the experience. This moment further strengthened group cohesion and the sense of community within the project.

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Day 6 – Learning From Local Entrepreneurs

The day began with a visit to a small local fish farm, where participants were warmly welcomed by a local entrepreneur. During the visit, the entrepreneur presented the daily operations of the business and shared insights into the practical aspects of managing a rural enterprise. This firsthand experience offered participants a realistic perspective on both the challenges and opportunities involved in running a business in a rural area, connecting theoretical discussions with real-life practice.

In the afternoon, participants explored the town of Vatra Dornei, walking through its streets and enjoying the surrounding natural landscape. This informal activity provided space for relaxation, observation and deeper connection among participants, while also offering insight into the local environment and community.

Before concluding the program of the day, participants gathered for a reflection session. They discussed what they had learned from the visit to the fish farm, reflected on the importance of local entrepreneurship and considered how similar initiatives could be adapted to their own rural contexts.

Following the reflection session, the group leaders and organizing team met to evaluate the day’s activities. They exchanged feedback on participants’ engagement, discussed learning outcomes from the field visit and coordinated the next steps of the program to ensure continuity and balance.

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