Upcoming Youth Exchange in Portugal

Project: “♫ (it pronouces myoo-zic)”.

Summary:

The economic crisis of nowadays, precipitated by the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, has been a tough test for Europe. This has proven that to overcome it, Europe has to be more united than ever, recalling the pillars on which it was founded: liberty, democracy, equality and respect for human rights.

Therefore, it is necessary that the young people feel like a part of this common identity that integrate, in order to be active citizens in their community. This is the goal of this Youth Exchange, titled ♫ (it pronounces myoo-zik), using music as a main tool through non-formal education.

Music has been a tool of social and policy intervention over the decades, and has accompanied the growth and history of Europe European. Moreover, it is a form of creative expression, that parents and children love. It is through music that ♫ (it pronounces myoo-zik) aims to achieve its objectives by bringing together in Setubal, Portugal, 25 young people from five EU countries (Portugal, France, Estonia, Lithuania and Grecia) to a common program of activities using methods of non-formal education.

Dates:

19 – 27 April

Venue:

Setubal (4th biggest city in Portugal, 35km from the capital Lisbon – which is the closest airport; it has beach, mountain and an old historical urban center)