Our Experience in Hungary: “For the Better: Sustainability” Youth Exchange

Between 18 and 25 May 2025, Green Behavior Youth Organization took part in an inspiring Erasmus+ youth exchange titled “For the Better: Sustainability,” hosted in Budapest, Hungary. The project gathered 48 young participants and 6 organizations from Hungary, Turkey, Portugal, Romania, Latvia, and Iceland, all sharing one mission — to learn, share, and act for a greener and more sustainable world.

Why This Project Mattered

As an organization dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and green lifestyles among youth in Iceland, participating in this project perfectly aligned with our values.

The project aimed to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability, responsible consumption, and protection of natural resources. It also encouraged young people to take action against climate change and to adopt eco-friendly habits in their everyday lives.

Beyond its environmental focus, the project promoted intercultural understanding, collaboration, and inclusion, providing a unique opportunity for participants to connect and learn from each other’s cultures and perspectives.

The week in Budapest was filled with interactive workshops, creative sessions, and cultural exchanges.

Every participant left Budapest with new ideas, motivation, and awareness.

Our Icelandic team members shared that the experience made them more conscious of how individual actions contribute to global change. They also improved their leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, while gaining a stronger sense of European identity and solidarity.

As an organization, Green Behavior Youth Organization gained valuable experience in international collaboration and environmental education. The project helped us strengthen our network with European partners and inspired us to launch new local initiatives focused on youth-led sustainability projects in Iceland.