Infoxication.
ERASMUS +
YOUTH EXCHANGE
3-11
FEBRUARY
2026
ESTEPA
Sevilla Sierra Sur
Andalucia, Spain
About
Infoxication was born from a need to pause and to see clearly. A space to slow down, question, and rediscover how information can be produced and shared in an authentic way.
The project explores how digital media influences our beliefs, while promoting awareness of the mechanisms behind propaganda, fake news, and communication in mass media.
It encourages critical thinking and digital literacy on how information is manipulated, consumed and shared by investigating sources, verifying facts, and creating and crafting responsible online content through creative workshops, role-playing, intercultural exchange and hands-on challenges.
Project Objectives
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Be an active participant in creating
and consuming information -
Connect to politics and
global issues -
Develop your media literacy and
critical thinking -
Work together, learn from each
other, and feel more confident
This isn’t typical “sit in a classroom and listen”
experience. Here’s how we’ll learn:
Working Methods
01
Non-Formal Education
Workshops that are interactive,
fun, and engaging!
02
Experiential Learning
Dive into real-life simulations and hands-on activities
03
Collaborative & Peer
Learning
Learn from each other and
share what you know
04
Media Analysis & Fact-
Checking
Build your fact-checking
superpowers!
05
Creative Content
Production
Let your imagination run wild –
create responsible, cool digital
content
Key concepts
Media Literacy & Critical Thinking:
You’ll become a ninja at analysing
digital content.
Misinformation & Fake News
Learn how it spreads – and how
we can fight back!
Digital Skills for Active Citizenship:
Get the tools to responsibly engage with the world online.
Youth as Creators
& Consumers:
Not just consumers – become the creators of credible content!.
Participant profile
Your age is from 19 to 27
You are from Italy, Spain, Portugal, France or Romania
Passionate about media literacy and digital skills
Excited to be hands-on and contribute to discussions
A lover of new experiences and intercultural exchange
You enjoy critical thinking and questioning what you see online
You’re ready to be a changemaker for responsible media use
Are facing challenges in their life as described here
English isn’t a dealbreaker, but a basic knowledge helps
Group Leaders
Your age is from 22 to 40
Have some experience in international exchanges
Interest in media and community engagement
You’ll be the glue that holds the national group together, communicating with the organizers and helping your group get the most out of the exchange
English is needed for this role
DISCONNECTION
DISCONNECTION
For three days, you will step away from digital devices and immerse yourself in a journey of self-discovery and meaningful human connections.
Guided by experienced supervisors, this immersive experience encourages participants to engage fully with their surroundings, fostering creativity, empathy, and teamwork through real, face-to-face interactions.
Instead of being online, we will focus on dynamic activities designed to inspire new ideas and strengthen personal and collective creativity. This practice is a core part of our projects, and we ensure a supportive environment where participants feel confident with the idea that disconnecting from technology will lead to positive and enriching experiences.
Project timeline
Online meet-up with everyone
Get ready for some group activities and workshops. Create your interactive cultural presentations!
January 2026
Infoxication
The Youth Exchange happens in beautiful Estepa! You’ll learn, laugh, and make lifelong memories..
Arrival: February 3, 2026
Departure: February 11, 2026
February 12 - March 12, 2026
Follow-Up
Follow-up: evaluation, spreading the
knowledge, and running workshops in
your community.
Program overview
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Arrive and settle in!
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Welcome session, and team-building activities to get to know each other.
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Enhancing media literacy and critical thinking, focusing on understanding misinformation, analyzing news, and reflecting on how media shape perception.
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Exploring disinformation and media power, focusing on types of fake news, influence of power structures, conspiracy thinking, and press freedom worldwide
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Focusing on propaganda, digital impact, and media power through creative analysis, and a simulation on media and society. Preparation of the Mission Groups
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Hands on creating content! exploring the local area, engaging with communities, and creating original media content that reflects truth, collaboration, and critical awareness
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Plan for the future, evaluate and say goodbye
Facilitation Team
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Trainer with over 10 years of experience in the Erasmus+ programme and more than 80 international projects managed across 12 countries.
Founder and board member of several non-profit organizations, he is an expert in facilitation, coaching, project management, social impact, and systemic change. Selected as a Young Ambassador for Horizon Europe (Food line) and recognized as a ChangeMaker by Ashoka and the Italian National Agency, he brings a strong commitment to youth empowerment and transformative education.
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Sofia believes that stories shape the world. They have the power to inform, challenge, and drive change, a conviction that has guided her career in international project management, financial coordination, and human rights advocacy.
With over three years of experience, she has managed EU-funded programmes, ensured regulatory compliance, overseen budgets, and administered grants across different contexts.
Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and Arabic, Sofia thrives in multicultural environments, coordinating complex projects across Europe and beyond. She is passionate about sustainable development, media freedom, and the promotion of human rights.
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Ana is currently studying English Philology, driven by her passion for languages and her ability to connect with people who have enriched her life. Her professional goal is to work in education, combining formal and non-formal methodologies to create more engaging and transformative learning experiences.
Since 2016, she has been actively involved in Erasmus programmes, and in 2023 she took a major step by completing the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme in Italy, where she strengthened her skills in project management and group facilitation.
Passionate about non-formal education, personal growth, and reconnection with nature, Ana promotes educational approaches that integrate human development, collaboration, and social transformation.Ana is currently studying English Philology, driven by her passion for languages and her ability to connect with people who have enriched her life. Her professional goal is to work in education, combining formal and non-formal methodologies to create more engaging and transformative learning experiences.
Since 2016, she has been actively involved in Erasmus programmes, and in 2023 she took a major step by completing the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme in Italy, where she strengthened her skills in project management and group facilitation.
Passionate about non-formal education, personal growth, and reconnection with nature, Ana promotes educational approaches that integrate human development, collaboration, and social transformation.
As part of this journey, we’ll all:
Respect each other – everyone’s voice matters.
Join in all activities (no missing out!).
Stay alcohol and drug-free. Let’s keep it clean, fun,
and real.
Create a positive, inclusive space for everyone!
⚠️ We will be living in a remote countryside area, surrounded by the endless sea of olive trees of Andalusia. Life here follows a slower rhythm, close to nature, quiet, and far from the rush of the city. It’s a place to reconnect with simplicity, share moments outdoors, and appreciate the beauty of rural life.
Our Approach
Owning the Experience
As part of the experience, you’ll help
with small responsibilities like cleaning
and supporting the kitchen team, etc.
This makes us all feel a part of the
experience and helps create a real
sense of community
Inclusion
We welcome all young people, especially those facing social, economic, cultural or other challenges. Tell us how we can support you in participating – we’re here to make sure everyone feels included
Food
3 meals per day + 2 coffee breaks will be offered to
participants. We focus on making healthy and inclusive
menus in line with the diets and allergies of the participants.
The food during project will be mostly vegetarian.
Travel Reimbursement
Travel costs are covered up to the Erasmus+ limit. Amounts in
the table are the MAXIMUM that can be reimbursed to each
participant
Participants should arrive to Estepa Bus Station or to Puente Genil-Herrera Train Station - from there we will pick up participants with the bus to the venue. The cost of it (30 EUR) is already deducted from travel budget
Country
SPAIN 28€ / 56€ (Green Travel)
PORTUGAL 181€ / 255€ (Green Travel)
FRANCE 279€
ITALY 279€
ROMANIA 365€
Partners
MONKEY BLUE
Sierra Sur de Sevilla
The project will take place in the Sierra Sur de Sevilla, a rural region in southern Andalusia known for its rolling hills covered with olive trees, white villages, and warm hospitality. It’s a peaceful area where nature, tradition, and community life come together — the perfect setting to slow down, connect, and focus on shared learning.
Accomodation
The project will take place at Cortijo La Cañada, an isolated nearly 200-year-old estate steeped in history. Since the 19th century, it has been surrounded by the legendary tales of bandits who once sought refuge in the Sierra Sur, a crossroads between the provinces of Seville, Málaga, Córdoba, and Granada.
shared rooms for 2–5 people with individual beds,
bathrooms shared by up to 5 guests,
a large communal dining area and kitchen
cozy living rooms
terrace with stunning views
large outdoor spaces
Asociación Elísea is a young and diverse collective from the Sierra Sur de Sevilla dedicated to transforming its environment through culture, art, and collective action. Formed by five young creators, it works where tradition meets innovation, exploring new ways of learning, expression, and connection.
The association promotes the region’s cultural heritage through residencies, exhibitions, and artistic projects while empowering young people through non-formal education and international exchange. From its base in Andalusia, Elísea creates spaces where ideas, movement, and roots dialogue with the future.
Believing in culture as a force for transformation, it weaves local and global networks, fostering inclusive, creative, and sustainable projects that blend the artistic, educational, and community spheres.