Exchange trip to Jordan
12 September 2024
September 30
The youngsters have already returned home but were able to relax and enjoy a number of activities such as a balloon ride and a camel trek during their last days in Jordan.
No doubt a fantastic end to this unique trip!
September 25
At Foyer, cycling is a must! The youngsters were able to relax on a guided cycling tour from the town of Tabouk.
Thus, in 3 years, the youngsters have cycled in Europe, Africa and now Asia! Previously, they cycled to London and Morocco.
September 24
The car ride from Amman towards the Dead Sea was along beautiful roads and views!
Arriving at the Dead Sea, there was time to take a dip and enjoy the day!
September 23
A visit to a recycling park was also scheduled. Here, people can sort their waste. By chance, a family was passing by so the youngsters were able to help them sort their waste. Then the youngsters went to visit the upcycling containers. People can leave their clothes here and then it will be reused by others. If the clothes are no longer in good condition, they are repaired and distributed for free to people in need.
September 21
A visit to the historic city of Petra could not be missed! Located in a valley, the city is best known for its tombs carved into the rocks. Although almost all the buildings there are now ruins, the city used to be a hub for several trade routes, giving it a long heyday.
The youngsters do not lose sight of their purpose and help clean up the dirt if they come across anything.
September 20
The next place the youngsters helped clean up is Wadi Aya. While cleaning up, they were able to enjoy the beautiful view, waterfalls and unique nature. Afterwards, there was also time for relaxation!
September 19
The theme of the exchange is recycling and upcycling. Today, the youngster helped clear rubbish in the mountains of Amman together with the Jordan Youth Innovation Forum!
September 18
The youngsters of Jongerenwerking and ‘Jordan Youth Innovation Forum’ had the chance to get te know each other and present their organisations. They had the opportunity to talk about the projects they already did and the purpose of those projects.
September 16
The youngsters arrived well in Jordan!
After a long 5h flight, they had a nice dinner together before returning to the hotel so that they can start the next few days well rested!
September 12
This Saturday, September 14, 10 youngsters from Jongerenwerking and Foyer des Jeunes will leave for Jordan for 2 weeks. For 10 days, they will exchange ideas with locals on the theme of upcycling, with the aim of giving new life to old things.
The exchange came about thanks to another exchange 10 years ago in Turkey. There, we were able to establish good links with some people from Jordan, giving us the opportunity to travel there now.
The young people have been preparing for a whole year including a visit to the sewage museum in Anderlecht and some mini workshops they have created for the other young people. The young people going are all +18 and themselves (have been) members of Jongerenwerking or Foyer des Jeunes. They volunteer for this exchange, so the trip will definitely be the culmination of their hard work.
