Active and Mobile Youth

Through our programs we open opportunities for young people to learn, volunteer, and travel – both locally and internationally. The focus is on mobility, exchanges of experience, and creating space for non-formal learning and active youth participation in society.

Erasmus+ – Youth Exchanges

Amazonas is an accredited organization for the implementation of Erasmus+ youth exchanges.

A youth exchange gives you the chance to meet young people from different countries, to learn, socialize, and develop skills together through workshops, games, debates, and activities. More about youth exchanges can be found in this article: https://amazonas.hr/travel-abroad-for-free-and-get-to-know-the-european-union/.

Since 2022, Amazonas has been actively hosting exchanges in Croatia as well as sending young people to exchanges across Europe.

Participation in this type of program offers opportunities for personal and professional development, and most of the costs of participation and travel are covered by the program itself.

If you want to follow current projects and youth activities, sign up for our Youth Mailing List.

European Solidarity Corps

Amazonas is an accredited organization for the implementation of the European Solidarity Corps program.

The European Solidarity Corps gives you the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities through volunteering, either in your own country or abroad. The program is funded by the European Union, and in Croatia it is managed by the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes. Information about the application process can be found in this video: How to apply.

Since 2015, Amazonas has been running long-term volunteering projects. We are currently implementing the project “Building an Inclusive Society”, and every year three to four international volunteers participate in our organization. They run free language courses for young people in the local community and organize a variety of cultural and educational activities (intercultural evenings, skill workshops, etc.).

The main goals of the project are:

To promote tolerance towards diversity among children with fewer opportunities and in local communities with fewer opportunities
To encourage the development of language competences in young people and children, with an emphasis on those with fewer opportunities
To increase opportunities for social inclusion and create conditions for the development of specific competences in young people, with a focus on those with fewer opportunities
To motivate young people in the local community to volunteer and take part in mobility projects

Amazonas holds a Quality Label as both a hosting and sending organization.

If you want to take part in the language and creative workshops of our international volunteers, or if you want to participate yourself in a solidarity project abroad, sign up for our Youth Mailing List or contact us at: blaz@amazonas.hr.

Mobility Information

We provide young people with information on mobility opportunities through:

cooperation with secondary schools and partner organizations,
info days and workshops on Erasmus+ and ESC programs,
direct counseling – you can always contact us by email at info@amazonas.hr and get all the necessary information first-hand.