Throughout the week, the Romanian participants collaborated with young people from the other countries to identify environmental challenges specific to each region and to design mini ecological campaigns. One day was dedicated to the theme of active citizenship, during which the teams developed action plans for their communities and carried out a large-scale cleanup activity in Mezőberény. The program also included a visit to Békéscsaba, where participants discovered local examples of good practices in sustainability.

In the evenings, the atmosphere turned into a celebration of cultural diversity. The ARAO youth presented authentic elements of Romanian and Székely culture—from traditional snacks to music and customs—contributing to the charm of the intercultural evenings and strengthening the bonds between participants.

The project had a visible impact both on the host community and on our young participants. The cleanup activities drew the attention of local residents to the importance of protecting the environment, and the action plans created during the exchange generated valuable ideas for future initiatives.

Upon returning home, the young people from Ciuc came back with a rich set of experiences, enhanced collaboration and leadership skills, and a strong motivation to continue promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle in their community. For ARAO, participating in Make the World Green Again represented yet another important step in supporting non-formal education and the active involvement of young people in European projects with real impact.

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