Are you passionate about sustainability?
Do you want to collaborate to solve local sustainability challenges?
Each year, our NGO works with local partners to organise an ideathon challenge focussing on sustainability and climate action (“Climathon”).
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Climathon, orchestrated by EIT Climate-KIC, is a global movement of self-organised events in cities aimed at laying the groundwork for transformational change.
A Climathon:
Learn from inspiring talks from knowledgeable professionals and experts in the climate industry.
Our Climathon will provide a choice of interesting and thought-provoking challenges relating to climate change for you and your team to solve.
We will provide mentors to offer guidance and advice to you and your team.
Meet new faces and make new friends over two days of engagement with like-minded people.
Gain valuable skills and knowledge from our training sessions and workshops.
Participants will have the opportunity to compete for team prizes. The nature of the prizes vary from event to event, as it depends on the sponsors.
All participants will receive a digital Certificate of Participation for successfully completing the programme.
Participating teams will have an opportunity to take professional photos together.
Our youth exchanges can cover a variety of topics:
Anyone aged 13–30 at the time of the exchange can take part. If you’re under 18, you’ll need to be accompanied by a group leader.
Simply register your interest on our website and we’ll notify you as soon as our next Youth Exchange is open for applications. You can also follow our social media and newsletter for announcements.
We’re looking for young people who are open-minded, curious about other cultures, willing to try new things, and ready to take part in group activities. You don’t need prior experience—just a positive attitude and a desire to contribute.
No—accommodation, meals, and activities are fully covered, and travel costs are reimbursed according to Erasmus+ rules.
Reimbursing travel costs after the exchange helps us confirm your commitment to attend. This way, participants are less likely to withdraw last-minute, ensuring no one loses the opportunity due to someone else cancelling.
Between 5 and 21 days, excluding travel days.
Expect interactive workshops, cultural evenings, ice-breakers, team challenges, and creative learning sessions—always hands-on and designed to be fun and engaging.
Yes—there is usually some free time for rest, exploring the local area, or informal socialising. The amount of free time varies by project.
Yes—all participants receive a Youthpass certificate recognising the skills and learning you gain during the exchange.
Previous Climathon Challenges with Zuglo Municipality:
How can we turn Rákos Creek into a thriving, nature-rich community space? This challenge focuses on balancing ecological restoration and urban needs through placemaking. Participants will develop innovative solutions to:
Your ideas could help transform Rákos Creek into a model of sustainable urban design that supports both people and nature.
How can we transform mobility in the Rákos Creek area to prioritise sustainability and inclusivity? This challenge focuses on creating greener, smarter transport systems that serve the community while reducing car dependency. Participants will tackle key questions such as:
This is your chance to re-imagine how mobility can shape a more connected, sustainable, and community-focused urban environment.
3 Nov 2023
The GiLE Foundation hosted the previous Climathon on the 3rd of Nov 2023.
Our last event covered the following:
Encouraging Green Mobility Adoption: The challenge focused on finding effective ways to motivate people to switch from traditional car usage to sustainable transportation options, such as public transport and electric vehicles.
Scaling Sustainable Transportation: Participants were tasked with developing strategies to implement green mobility solutions on a large scale, ensuring widespread adoption and long-term sustainability.
Overcoming Barriers to Change: The challenge addressed the gap between people’s willingness to adopt green mobility and the actual low usage rates, aiming to identify solutions to overcome these barriers and promote environmental benefits.
[1] Find your track. [2] Join our online info session. [3] Apply!
This track provides aspiring diplomats and those interested in international public servants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills essential for a successful career in international relations. Participants will engage in workshops on diplomatic protocol, cultural diplomacy, and science diplomacy, alongside visits to embassies and relevant international organisations. These activities offer hands-on experience and insights into diplomatic practices and international development, helping participants develop the necessary skills and network to excel within international organisations.
Aspiring diplomats – International relations enthusiasts interested in careers in diplomacy, international development, and global cooperation.
International public servants – Students and young professionals interested in pursuing a career at an international organisation like the United Nations, UNESCO, UNHCR, or UNICEF, for example, without necessarily wanting to be a diplomat (i.e. remaining independent of any single nation’s government). Interests may include advancing global peace, international development, and human rights.
[1] Find your track. [2] Join our online info session. [3] Apply!
This track equips aspiring public servants and NGO leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary for impactful community work. Participants will attend workshops on introduction to nonprofit management and civic engagement, effective altruism, social innovation, design thinking, community engagement, and fundraising. Additionally, visits to local NGOs and municipalities will provide practical insights into the functioning and challenges of civic organizations. This track aims to foster effective leadership and innovative thinking in addressing social issues.
(Aspiring) public servants – Students and young professionals who work, or aspire to work, in government departments or local municipalities in their country, and who seek to enhance their skills, network, effectiveness in public administration and ability to improve their communities.
(Aspiring) non-profit founders – Passionate individuals interested in creating and leading non-profit organisations focused on addressing social and environmental issues.
Young changemakers and community organisers – Young leaders dedicated to mobilising communities and fostering grassroots movements to drive social change. This includes environmental advocates committed to promoting sustainable practices and policies to combat environmental issues.
The following roles are currently available:
The role consists of:
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements:
The role consists of:
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements:
The role consists of:
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements:
The role consists of:
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements:
The following roles are currently available:
The role consists of:
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements:
The role consists of:
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements:
The following roles are currently available:
The role consists of:
Produce written or verbal content that is clear and persuasive for our target audience for various platforms in a way that is consistent with our brand strategy and voice (articles, blogs, podcasts, newsletter texts, etc.).
Assist with the development of creative ideas and concepts for advertising, social
media, or crowdfunding campaigns.
Help drive brand consistency across all communication platforms
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements:
The role consists of:
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements:
The role consists of:
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications required, however, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements:
The role consists of:
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements:
The role consists of:
Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.
Skills and requirements: