Erasmus+ Training course "If there are bees, there is a future!" in Ordu, Turkiye

Open call for 4 young people from Italy to join the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange"If there are bees, there is a future!" which will be hosted by "Ekosistem Platformu" in Ordu, Turkiye from 21-28th of May 2024. This project is co-funded by Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.

About the project

Bees are responsible for the hereditary continuity of 80% of flowering plants and 1 in 3 of our food sources. Considering that even a single colony of bees pollinates 300 million flowers in a single day and that these tiny beings contribute 200 billion dollars annually to global agriculture and the world economy, we can better understand the importance of bees. Environmental projects, studies and activities are being carried out all over the world. However, projects that deal with the destruction of the ecological balance in a way that the extinction of bees will reveal in the balance of nature are very limited. The subject is very important for the protection of the environment and the future of living things within the scope of the continuity of the ecological cycle.

Project Goals

-To develop individual and social awareness for the protection of the environment,

-To raise awareness of the target audience about the concepts of ecological cycle and balance,

-To raise awareness about the characteristics of bees, their role and importance in nature,

-To examine the reasons for the extinction of bees and the effect of this extinction on ecological balance,

-To increase the presence of voluntary activities based on the protection of the bee race in order to preserve the ecological balance,

-To raise awareness on combating gender and opportunity inequality.

About Ordu

Ordu, city and port, northern Turkey, on the Black Sea. It lies at the mouth of the Melet River on the eastern slopes of Boztepe, a high hill that protects it against storms from the northwest.

Ordu is now a centre for hazelnut processing and exporting, fishing, and timber exporting. The city is on the coastal road linking Samsun and Trabzon, about 100 miles (160 km) west of Trabzon. The area in which Ordu is situated is rugged, well-forested, and humid. The fertile coastal strip supports a variety of agricultural products, including corn (maize) and hazelnuts. Livestock is raised and grain is grown in the deep valleys of the interior.

 

 

Eligibility

 

- You are Italian or a legal resident in Italy.

 

- Aged between 18 - 30 years, There is No age limit for Team leader.

 

- Have a good Command of English Language.

 

- Able to work in a team, responsible, flexible and motivated by this project.

- Able to attend the full duration of the project.

 

 

Project Countries

 

Italy, Hungary, Romania, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkiye

The total number of participants will be 32 (4 participants from each country).

 

Finance and Benefits

 

- Travel Expenses will be reimbursed up to 360 EUR for participants from Italy.

 

- Host organization will reimburse the travel expenses by bank transfer to group leader accounts after the training.

- You will be accommodated at Hotel in shared rooms in 2/3 starts hotel with another participants (Same Gender).

- You will get 3 meals and 2 coffee break per day.

- Project Materials will be provided by host organization.

 

 

What to Bring?

 

- All the participants coming from the EU should bring their European Health Card. They can use the free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to allow cover private health care, non- emergency health costs, or being flown back to your home country. 

 

- Your Passport / National ID / Valid residence permit card

 

- National / traditional food, drinks, clothes, music or other things of your country you would like to present/ show for intercultural evenings

 

- Music, games, photos and other are also welcome

 

- Some sport / casual clothes as well, as You can

 

- Positive energy and open-minded attitude

 

 

Timeline

 

Arrival day: 21st of May 2024

 

Departure Day: 28th of May 2024

 

 

Extra Days

 

Participants can spend in in total 2 extra days on their own costs in the country before the project starts and/or after the project. If you stay over 2 days, then we cannot reimburse to you your tickets at all.

 

 

How to get to the ordu city center?

 

To travel to Ordu, Turkiye, from the airport, bus station, or train station, there are several convenient options available:

From the Airport:

Airport: The nearest airport to Ordu is Ordu- Giresun Airport (OGU), located approximately 20 kilometers from the city center.

From the Bus Station:

Bus Station: Ordu Bus Terminal (Ordu Otogar) is the main bus station serving the city, offering intercity bus services from various regions across Turkey

From the Train Station: 

Train Station: While Ordu does not have its own train station, travelers can reach the city by train via nearby stations such as Samsun Train Station or Trabzon Train Station, and then take a bus to Ordu.

We recommend you to use the following websites to arrange your travel:  

www.skyscanner.com

www.kiwi.com

www.ryanair.com

www.wizzair.com

Rules and procedures
 

- All the participants will be expected to be present and active in all the activities.

- Unauthorized absence from the activities and workshops won‘t be tolerated.

- Respect the common areas and leave them clean.

- Be on time every session.

- Respect the schedule.

- Don‘t disturb after midnight.

- Any lack of respect among participants and staff won't be tolerated.

- Stress, nerves and bad mood is prohibited everywhere. Bring your best mood and big smile with you and keep it through the Exchange! Prepare for fun!

 

 

How to Apply?

 

To apply, kindly fill out the following application form as soon as possible, we will contact the selected candidates in two days after receiving your application.

https://forms.gle/uTiPsBBFp2Jnrdkn7