Empowerment. Creativity. Participation.

How can young people take an active stance against discrimination, intolerance and violence? The Erasmus+ youth project ECAPT provides answers – using art, dance and theater as tools for change.

From February 10 to 18, 2026, 25 young people and 5 group leaders from Austria, Cyprus, Lithuania, Poland and Portugal will meet in Vienna. Together, they will explore the social impact of exclusion – and discover their own creative voice.

Project overview

Project name: ECAPT

📍 Place: Vienna, Appartements Ferchergasse

🗓️ Youth exchange: February 10 – 18, 2026

📅 Project duration: 01.08.2025 – 31.05.2026

👥 Participants: 25 young people (16-22 years), 5 group leaders, 2 facilitators

🌍 Partner countries: Austria, Cyprus, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal

🧩 Methods: art, dance, theater, non-formal education

🎯 Goals: Empowerment, inclusion, European identity, active participation

💰 Costs: Travel, accommodation and meals are funded by the Erasmus+ program

Applicant organization: Tredu Club

Coordinating organization: NGO ACPELIA

Project website of the coordinating organization: www.ecapt.webnode.page

Age group: 16 – 22 years

Project language: English

Aims of the project

ECAPT aims to give young people the tools they need to tackle social challenges in a creative and reflective way. The focus is on:

  • Strengthening personality and participation

  • Promoting tolerance and solidarity

  • Artistic expression as a bridge between cultures

  • Anchoring the project content in the local communities

The project is part of the Erasmus+ program and is in line with its goal of strengthening young people in their development and giving them space for active, democratic action.

Methods & activities

The participants work in international groups and take part in workshops based on non-formal education:

  • Artistic workshops (painting, posters, creative forms of expression)

  • Dance and movement work to promote self-expression and empowerment

  • Theater of the Oppressed and Forum Theater against Discrimination

  • Cultural evenings and exchange formats that celebrate diversity

The aim is to develop a strong sense of community, experience European identity and create their own projects such as performances and exhibitions – as a voice against exclusion and for an inclusive society.

Who can take part?

🎯 young people between 16 and 22 years
👥 Tredu Club has 5 participants and 1 group leader.
📌 all costs are funded by the Erasmus+ program

Our partner organizations

🌍 International cooperation
The project is coordinated by Acpelia (Cyprus) and implemented in cooperation with organizations from Austria (Tredu Club), Lithuania, Poland and Portugal.