Disconnect to Reconnect

THE PROJECT

The main goal is to promote social inclusion and support young people’s well-being by reducing negative effects of smartphones and social media – including decreasing the use of them by two hours per day during the exchange – through informative workshops, artistic practices, contact with nature, self-reflection, and dialogue.

PROJECT GOALS

• Promote responsible digital habits by encouraging participants to reflect on their technology use and develop healthier, more balanced behaviors.

• Create opportunities for authentic offline interaction, fostering meaningful connections and personal growth beyond digital spaces.

• Strengthen empathy and social bonds by building trust-based relationships that extend into participants’ local communities.

• Foster creativity and self-expression through non-formal educational methods, including artistic, nature-based, and mindfulness activities.
  
  

• Encourage intercultural dialogue and understanding, promoting European values and cooperation among young people from different cultural backgrounds.

• Develop key transversal competences, such as critical thinking, resilience, communication, teamwork, and stress management, through experiential learning.