Budapest Association for International Sports

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS - ERASMUS+ YOUTH EXCHANGE IN ROMANIA

Do you love being outdoors, and want to explore sustainability while meeting young people from across Europe? Then this Erasmus+ Youth Exchange is for you! 🌿🥾

📅 When: 10-18 October 2026
📍 Where: Predeal, Romania
💸 Costs: Travel costs, accommodation and meals fully covered

🌱 What is Green Steps about?
Through non-formal education, outdoor learning and nature-based experiences, participants will explore environmental challenges, sustainable lifestyles, biodiversity and responsible consumption. Expect interactive workshops, discussions, guided hikes and activities designed to reconnect with nature while supporting physical and mental well-being. 🏔️🌲

Participants should:
✨ Be interested in nature, hiking, sustainability and intercultural learning
✨ Be comfortable spending time outdoors in changing weather conditions
✨ Have a basic level of physical fitness and sufficient physical endurance for the medium-difficulty hikes on hilly or uneven terrain

Come learn, hike and connect with nature! 🌍

🔗 Check out the infopack if you are interested: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mhz06O5TSBSHbuau8uNI11WfScNelL8e/view?usp=drive_link

‼️ APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/TtWuwFRDQzaUAkHV7

🌍 What can sport do for sustainability? A lot more than you might think! 🏐

The Sustainable Goals through Sport (SGS) project brings together organisations and young people from Europe and Africa 🤝🌍 to explore how sport can be used as a tool for sustainability education, youth participation, inclusion and community action. 🌱 Through international activities, learning opportunities and local events, SGS turns the Sustainable Development Goals into something people can experience, discuss and act on - not just read about. 💡

On 22 August, we took this idea to the volleyball court in Budapest to celebrate UN International Youth Day with an amateur 4x4 mixed beach volleyball tournament at Margaret Island. ☀️🏐

But this tournament came with a twist! 👀 Alongside the volleyball matches, teams took part in interactive challenges connected to the Sustainable Development Goals, sustainability, teamwork and inclusion. 🌱🙋‍♀️🤝 Their challenge points were added to their match results, meaning success wasn’t just about what happened on the court! 🏆

This event was organised as part of the Sustainable Goals through Sport (SGS) project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union 🇪🇺.

✨ Throwback to our Study Visit in Łódź, Poland! 🇵🇱

Earlier this year, BAIS volunteers had the opportunity to join an inspiring Study Visit in Łódź, Poland, hosted by LEVEL UP Association. ✨🤸‍♀️

During the 7-day programme, participants visited different youth-focused organisations, explored various approaches to youth work and engagement, exchanged experiences with other professionals and gathered practical ideas to bring back to their own communities. 🤝

From learning and reflection to networking and new connections, the Study Visit was a great opportunity to discover new perspectives and get inspired by the work of organisations supporting young people. 🌍

Thank you to LEVEL UP Association for hosting us and making this learning experience possible! 🙌

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS - ERASMUS+ TRAINING COURSE IN PORTUGAL

Are you interested in non-formal education, social inclusion and working with young people with fewer opportunities? Then this Erasmus+ opportunity in Portugal might be for you! 🌍🤝

📅 When: 27 September - 3 October 2026
📍 Where: Albufeira, Portugal
💸 Costs: Travel costs, accommodation and meals fully covered

During the training, you will explore topics including:
✨ Non-formal education & learning
🤝 Social inclusion and working with young people with fewer opportunities
🏃 Activities related to sports and education
💡 Educational methods, tools and strategies you can use in youth work
🧠 Key competences for lifelong learning
📖 Active citizenship and solidarity
🌱 Turning ideas into action through youth work

If you're passionate about sports, intercultural learning, and creating more inclusive communities, this opportunity is for you!

🔗 Check out the infopack if you are interested: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Xntv_snC4M3CaFN_n6qAY1UBT4M7jf0/view?usp=drive_link

‼️ APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/9mHsQPia266RvKRL6

Last Sunday, BAIS joined forces with Parasolka 🇺🇦 to organise a fun afternoon on Margaret Island for a group of Ukrainian children fleeing from the war! 🤝🌳

From volleyball and football to team-building challenges and playful activities, the afternoon was all about moving, cooperating, learning and, most importantly, having fun together! 🤝 Through non-formal education and learning through play, the children had the opportunity to develop teamwork, communication and cooperation skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. 🌱✨ It was amazing to see them getting involved, supporting each other and creating new connections through sport and play! 🏃‍♀️🏐⚽

Beyond the games themselves, the afternoon was about creating a welcoming space where the children could connect, be active, make new friends and simply enjoy spending time together. 💙💛 Sport has a wonderful way of bringing people together, breaking down barriers and creating shared experiences and this afternoon was a great example of that.

This activity was organised as part of SEMY, an Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union, which promotes the inclusion of disadvantaged groups through sport, informal learning and community activities. 🇪🇺🌍

🏐 Thanks everyone for joining our 2x2 Mixed Beach Volleyball Tournament on August 8th! ❤️

​We hope you had an amazing time and enjoyed the matches! 🙌

​🏆 Final Ranking:

🥇 1st – VolleyMe
🥈 2nd – Divas
🥉 3rd – M&M’s
🏅 4th – The Kings

​👏 Honorable Mention:

💪 DANZA – the only all-female team on the sand!

🤩 Congratulations to everyone!

​🔥 ​Ready for the next round? Our upcoming 4x4 Mixed Beach Volleyball Tournament on August 22nd at Margaret Island is already live! Head over to our page for full details and to reserve your spot!

🏐 ​See you on the sand!