E4E
Europe
4 Europe
6 / 24 July 2024
What is e4E?
develop yourself, explore Europe
Are you between 18 and 23 years old? Get ready to pack your bags!
E4E is the coolest European youth program! During a three-week program you get to explore the cultural wonderland of Luxembourg, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy. There’s a spot for one person of each EU member state (including UK), meaning you’ll join a group of 28 nationalities!
This program takes place every two years, and the eighth edition sets sail in the summer of 2024!
Where do we go?
Here are some highlights,
more details later.
July 6
Luxembourg 🇱🇺
📍 Luxembourg City Youth Hostel
On the program:
🏰 Fort Thungen in Kirchberg
🚶🏻♀️ A walking tour through the history and institutions of the European Union
🚀 The Luxembourg Space Agency
🍴 Free time to enjoy the city and its food
July 9
France 🇫🇷
📍 Hosted by local Rotary members
On the program:
🌆 City of Thionville
🖼️ The Old Iron Mine museum in Neufchef
🏰 The renovated castle form Lord Marlborough
⛪ City of Metz (famous for its Cathedral)
⚔️ An excursion to Verdun and its historic battlefields
🥖 Enjoying France and its cuisine
July 12
Belgium 🇧🇪
📍 Youth hostel in Maaseik
On the program:
⛵ A boat trip on the river Meuse
🏖️ Being active by playing beach games
💬 Debate on Social Europe led by the president of the Young Liberal Party in Belgium
🛍️ Maasmechelen Shopping Village
🍟 Enjoying the city and Belgian food
July 15
The Netherlands 🇳🇱
📍 Hosted by local Rotary members
On the program:
🧗🏻♂️ Outdoor adventure park of Snowworld
🎨 Painting of 4m2 square painting together, led by a Dutch visual artist
🌉 City of Maastricht including the Treaty on the European Union
🌭 Free time and a BBQ
July 18
Germany 🇩🇪
📍 Kinder- und jugenddorf Klinge Seckach
On the program:
🚀 DLR Aerospace Lampoldshausen
🌆 City of Heidelberg with a city tour and free time
🏹 Canoeing and archery
🥗 Free time and a BBQ
July 21
Italy 🇮🇹
📍 B&B Como City Center Hotel
On the program:
🏡 Village of Fino Mornasco
🌆 Cities of Milan and Como
🍕 Free time and enjoying the Italian cuisine
Italy 🇮🇹
E4E purpose
Why join?
Experience new cultures
There’s something so special about staying in a foreign country, learning about local ways of living, a new culture and understanding different points of view.
Develop yourself
They say that all magic happens outside of your comfort zone. You will try new things, go on adventures and get to know new people and cultures. This is how you grow into the best version of yourself.
Lifelong memories
Three weeks full of cultural excursions, city trips, outdoor activities: a lot of fun. Travelling with a group of young people is a guarantee to make friends for life.
Unified Europe
At E4E we believe in the power of a unified European Union, where youth are the driving force behind positive change. We think unity knows no borders. By joining, you can become an active participant in this vision, promoting unity, understanding, and cooperation.
Who is this for?
You...
have a European nationality
are 18- 23 years old
speak English
recognize yourself in the profile
The profile
We are looking for adventurous, open-minded, enthusiastic individuals who are tolerant of other cultures, want to make new friendships and get to know the EU better.
E4E for you!
At E4E, we're all about celebrating uniqueness and promoting inclusivity. We warmly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Our aim is to provide opportunities to passionate individuals who might not have the means to explore the world on their own.
How do I join?
Click the
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Fill out
the form
A member of Rotary will schedule an interview
We will let
you know whether you
got selected!
Why not right now?
Before April 30
Between May 1 and 30
By May 31
E4E
Youngsters from these countries have already joined our program!!
Youngsters from these countries have already joined our program!!
Reviews
“Europe 4 Europe is a wonderful and unique opportunity. And it’s crazy: we all had things in common, despite coming from such different places”
Zoë
France
Thinking about E4E just brings many fond memories back to me. It has been a few years since I´ve participated in the program, but till this day, it has taught me how to work and interact in an international context. It opened my eyes to the many benefits of living in the European Union; one of them being the accessibility of cross-border travelling in Europe and how it can bring like-minded individuals in contact with each other.
Today, across the European Union, I have many friends that I´m still in contact with and from time to time visit. The memories and amazing moments that we experienced will always stay with me.
Sarah
The Netherlands
Program (6-24 July)
We are still working on the program. Once it’s finalised, you can read about it here.
Important
Cost
The organizing Rotary clubs will cover the accommodation costs during the exchange. We ask you to make a personal contribution of €300 and pay your own travel costs to arrive in Luxembourg on July 6 and travel home from Italy on July 24.
Rules & Obligations
It’s important for us that participants follow our rules. If you get selected, we will ask you to sign them.
The origins of E4E
In 1951, six countries (Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) founded the European Coal and Steel Community. In 1958 it became known as the European Economic Community (EEC). In 1993 the name was changed to European Union. In 2006, six Rotary clubs from the founding countries of the EU came up with the idea to offer young people from the EU member states the opportunity to get to know the six founding countries better by experiencing the culture and cities together.
These Rotary clubs from six countries organize the 2024 edition, create the program and guide you during the three weeks:
Rotary Club Landgraaf (Netherlands)
Rotaract Parkstad (Netherlands)
Rotary Club Maaseik (Belgium)
Rotary Club Maasland-Lanklaar (Belgium)
Rotary Club Meda e delle Brughiere (Italy)
Rotary Club Appiano Gentile e delle Colline Comasche (Italy)
Rotary Club Thionville Porte de France (France)
Rotary Club Mosbach-Buchen (Germany)
Rotary Club Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis (Germany)
Rotary Club Luxembourg Hearts (Luxembourg)
The exchange fits perfectly with the objectives of Rotary International:
promoting peace in the world through better mutual understanding.
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
