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Academy For Active Youth/Академия за Активни Младежи Erasmus+ ambassadors 🇪🇺 youth workers, volunteers and civic engaged youngsters 📍Bulgaria 🇧🇬

08/09/2026

🎥 Проектът през погледа на участниците

Какво им даде тази мобилност? Какво научиха и как се промени отношението им към изкуствения интелект, дигиталните умения и безопасността онлайн?

В това кратко видео участниците в „Cyber Rhythm: From Youth to Future with Digital Skills“ споделят своите впечатления от програмата, дейностите и знанията, които ще отнесат със себе си.

За нас техните думи са най-ценният начин да покажем реалното въздействие на проекта: чрез нови знания, практически умения, увереност и нови гледни точки. 💡🌍

🇪🇺 Проектът е финансиран от Европейския съюз по програма „Еразъм+“.

🌍 От Сливен до Сан Франциско: гласът на младите хора има значениеПонякога една международна среща продължава само няколк...
07/09/2026

🌍 От Сливен до Сан Франциско: гласът на младите хора има значение

Понякога една международна среща продължава само няколко часа, но разговорите, които започват по време на нея, могат да стигнат много по-далеч.

Това лято Academy for Active Youth посрещна в Сливен млади хора от Arete Youth Academy: международна лидерска програма, която събира участници от различни държави и насърчава междукултурния диалог, глобалното гражданство и лидерството.

Като част от последващото разпространение на резултатите, Academy for Active Youth сподели с представители и млади участници от Arete Youth Academy, USA опита и знанията, натрупани по време на „Cyber Rhythm“. Международната среща в Сливен се превърна в пространство за разговор за изкуствения интелект, дигиталното бъдеще, етичното използване на AI и ролята на младите хора в променящия се технологичен свят.

Така темите, върху които работихме в рамките на Erasmus+ Cyber Rhythm проекта, достигнаха до нова международна аудитория и поставиха началото на още по-широк диалог.

Още преди посещението екипът на Arete сподели, че вижда силна връзка между мисията на двете организации, убеждението, че младите хора не трябва да бъдат само участници в образованието, а хората, които впоследствие предават наученото нататък и създават възможности за други.

Срещата ни беше изградена именно около това: истински разговор между млади хора от различни култури, за ценности, различия, общи предизвикателства, бъдещето и ролята на младото поколение в него.

Особено важна част от дискусията беше посветена на изкуствения интелект и неговото бъдеще.

А няколко седмици по-късно получихме послание, което ни показа, че разговорът не е приключил в Сливен.

След завръщането си от своето 65-дневно пътуване през Европа и Близкия изток, представителите на Arete определиха посещението си в Сливен и срещата с нашите млади хора като един от истинските акценти на цялото им пътуване.

Още по-ценно за нас е, че идеите и гледните точки, които нашите участници споделиха относно бъдещето на изкуствения интелект, са били записани и ще бъдат пренесени в разговорите по време на предстоящи Compassion and AI конференции в Сан Франциско.

За нас това показва как резултатите от един Erasmus+ проект могат да продължат да живеят и след края на мобилността,чрез споделяне на знания, международен диалог и създаване на нови връзки между млади хора и организации. За нас това е смисълът на международното младежко сътрудничество.

Не просто да организираме срещи, а да създаваме пространства, в които млад човек от Сливен може да изрази идея, която след това да продължи своя път на хиляди километри от България.

Защото гласът на младите хора има значение, когато им дадем пространство да бъде чут.

Благодарим на Arete Youth Academy за доверието, за искрения диалог и за желанието това партньорство да продължи. 🤝🌍

А ние вече гледаме към следващите възможности да свързваме младите хора от България със света.

🎓 DAY 7 | FROM LEARNING TO ACTIONSeven days of learning, experimenting, discussing and creating and finally, it was time...
04/09/2026

🎓 DAY 7 | FROM LEARNING TO ACTION

Seven days of learning, experimenting, discussing and creating and finally, it was time to bring everything together. 💻✨

The final day of “Cyber Rhythm: From Youth to Future with Digital Skills” was dedicated to consolidating what we learned and turning new knowledge into practical action.

Participants reviewed the digital tools and methods explored throughout the week and finalised the products they had developed, including presentations, infographics, digital stories, a shared prompt collection and the Safe Internet Guide.

The groups then presented their work and took part in a peer-review process, reflecting on usefulness, accessibility, ethical standards and how these resources could be applied in adult education.

But the end of a mobility should also be the beginning of something new. 🌱

During the Action Planning and Transfer into Practice session, participants developed ideas for applying and sharing their new competences in AAYA’s activities and organisational work.

We closed the week with final evaluation and reflection, comparing participants’ skills with their starting point and celebrating their learning journey with the certificate ceremony. 🎓🇪🇺

Cyber Rhythm may have reached its final training day, but the knowledge, tools and ideas developed in Edirne now travel home with us.

LearningMobility AAYA Edirne FundedByTheEU

04/09/2026

🌍 DAY 6 | DIGITAL ETHICS, INCLUSION & STORYTELLING

How can we use digital technologies without leaving anyone behind?

This question shaped Day 6 of Cyber Rhythm, dedicated to digital ethics, responsible online behaviour and digital inclusion.

Through case studies and discussions, participants explored issues such as misinformation, copyright, consent, algorithmic bias, cyberbullying and the responsible use of AI-generated content.

We then looked at digitalisation from another perspective: accessibility and inclusion. Participants identified barriers that adult learners with fewer opportunities may encounter online and explored practical approaches such as accessible communication, inclusive language, readable design, subtitles and alternative formats.

In the afternoon, Edirne became our learning environment during the Digital Storytelling Walk. 📱📸 Participants collected photographs, videos and observations while applying principles of consent, respectful representation and responsible content creation.

Back in the workshop, these materials were transformed into inclusive digital content using tools such as Canva.

Technology becomes truly meaningful when it is not only innovative, but also ethical, accessible and inclusive. 💙

DigitalStorytelling DigitalSkills AAYA FundedByTheEU

DAY 5 | FROM WEB 1.0 TO WEB 3.0 & DISCOVERING EDIRNEDay 5 of Cyber Rhythm combined digital learning with time to experie...
04/09/2026

DAY 5 | FROM WEB 1.0 TO WEB 3.0 & DISCOVERING EDIRNE

Day 5 of Cyber Rhythm combined digital learning with time to experience the city hosting our mobility. 🇹🇷✨

We started with an interactive Digital Timeline, tracing the evolution of the internet and exploring how we moved from the static pages of Web 1.0, through the interactive world of Web 2.0, towards Web 3.0 and blockchain technologies.

The second session focused on SEO, keywords and digital visibility. Participants explored how search intent, keywords, headings, metadata and accessible content can help organisations communicate more effectively and become more visible online. 🔎💻

After an intensive week of learning, the afternoon had a different rhythm: Discover Edirne Yourself. Participants had the opportunity to explore Edirne more independently, experience the city and spend time together outside the training environment. 🕌🌿

Mobility is not only what happens inside the training room. It is also about discovering new places, sharing experiences and creating connections that continue beyond the project.

DigitalSkills Edirne LearningMobility AAYA FundedByTheEU

🔐 DAY 4 | CYBERSECURITY & DATA PROTECTIONDay 4 of “Cyber Rhythm: From Youth to Future with Digital Skills” focused on so...
04/09/2026

🔐 DAY 4 | CYBERSECURITY & DATA PROTECTION

Day 4 of “Cyber Rhythm: From Youth to Future with Digital Skills” focused on something that affects all of us in an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity and the protection of our personal data. 🔐💻

Participants explored common cybersecurity threats and social engineering techniques through real-life examples, discussing phishing, malicious links, online scams and account security.

The Phishing Detection Challenge put this knowledge into practice: working in small groups, participants analysed suspicious emails, messages and websites, identified warning signs and developed recommendations for safer online behaviour.

During the afternoon, the focus shifted to data protection, privacy and responsible communication with adult learners. Participants worked together on a practical Safe Internet Guide, transforming the day’s learning into a resource that can be used beyond the mobility.

Because digital competence is not only about knowing how to use technology, it is also about knowing how to use it safely, critically and responsibly. 🌐

Cyber Rhythm: From Youth to Future with Digital Skills

DigitalSafety AAYA FundedByTheEU

🇪🇺 DAY 3 | Learning Beyond the Classroom - Study Visit in Edirne 🇹🇷💻 Digital learning doesn’t happen only in front of a ...
29/08/2026

🇪🇺 DAY 3 | Learning Beyond the Classroom - Study Visit in Edirne 🇹🇷

💻 Digital learning doesn’t happen only in front of a screen. Sometimes the best way to understand innovation is to see it in practice.

Day 3 of Cyber Rhythm: From Youth to Future with Digital Skills took our participants beyond the traditional training environment for a study visit in Edirne. 🇹🇷

The visit gave us an opportunity to connect the topics explored during the training with the real world and to observe how digitalisation, technology and new ways of communication are becoming part of everyday professional and community life.

🤝 Participants had the chance to exchange ideas, ask questions and reflect on how digital tools can support organisations, improve communication and create new opportunities for learning and participation.

The day was also an important reminder that developing digital competences is not simply about learning how to use new tools. It is about understanding where, why and how technology can create meaningful change.

After the study visit, we continued our learning journey with reflection and discussion, connecting what we had observed with the skills and ideas developed throughout Cyber Rhythm.

✨ See it. Experience it. Discuss it. Turn it into knowledge.

Another inspiring day of learning, exchange and discovery in Edirne! 💙

📅 27 August 2026

Funded by the European Union.

DigitalEducation LearningByDoing ErasmusMobility AAYA EIG Edirne Türkiye EuropeanUnion

🤖 DAY 2 | Exploring AI & ChatGPTWhat can Artificial Intelligence actually do for us and how can we use it effectively, c...
26/08/2026

🤖 DAY 2 | Exploring AI & ChatGPT

What can Artificial Intelligence actually do for us and how can we use it effectively, critically and responsibly?

This was at the heart of Day 2 of Cyber Rhythm in Edirne. 🇹🇷🇪🇺

Today, our participants moved from simply talking about AI to working with it in practice.

Together with our trainer Onur Ünlü, we explored Artificial Intelligence, generative AI and ChatGPT, with a particular focus on effective prompting and practical applications.

💡 Participants experimented with different ways of communicating with AI and discovered how adding context, clear instructions, purpose and expected format can completely change the quality of an AI-generated result.

But learning how to use AI also means learning when not to trust it blindly.

We discussed the importance of critical thinking, checking information and understanding the limitations and risks behind AI-generated content.

Through practical exercises, participants had the opportunity to create, test, improve and compare their own prompts – turning theory into a skill they can actually take home and use.

Because digital competence today is not simply knowing that AI exists.

✨ It is knowing how to use it with purpose, confidence and responsibility.

📍 Edirne, Türkiye
📅 26 August 2026

Funded by the European Union.

DigitalSkills DigitalLiteracy DigitalEducation ErasmusMobility AAYA EIG Edirne Türkiye EuropeanUnion

🇪🇺 DAY 1 | Cyber Rhythm 🇹🇷🚀 Cyber Rhythm: From Youth to Future with Digital Skills has officially started!Our first trai...
26/08/2026

🇪🇺 DAY 1 | Cyber Rhythm 🇹🇷

🚀 Cyber Rhythm: From Youth to Future with Digital Skills has officially started!

Our first training day in Edirne was all about getting to know each other, discovering the programme ahead and taking our first steps into the world of digital transformation.

Together with our trainer Onur Ünlü, participants explored their expectations, reflected on their current digital competences and discussed how rapidly evolving technologies are changing the way we learn, communicate and work.

🤝 Beyond the learning, Day 1 was also about creating a comfortable and inclusive group environment where everyone can exchange experiences, ask questions and learn from one another.

Over the coming days, we will dive deeper into Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Canva AI, cybersecurity, data protection, SEO, Web 3.0, blockchain, digital ethics and digital inclusion, always with a strong focus on practical application.

And this is only the beginning! 💻✨

📍 Edirne, Türkiye
📅 25 August 2026

Funded by the European Union.

DigitalEducation ErasmusMobility AAYA EIG Edirne Türkiye EuropeanUnion

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