Our exchange:)

Welcome to the blog for the youth exchange "4U2C'' held in Riga, Latvia, from 31st July – 9th August!

Here is how our activities agenda went check it out and enjoy it, don't forget to spread our blog !!!

Sunday : The Tunisian group arrived among the rest and there were some ice-breaking games and we discussed some rules and even fears one may encounter during this exchange, that was before the intercultural night. Where each group exchanged national souvenirs, coins and showed costumes and food.

Monday: Monday was the most sporting day, groups were divided and played some outdoor games. The Story of Stuff was a video showed to us on how we lose or consume stuff and how governments should watch out for this issue.

Tuesday: Recycling workshops were tackled that day, we played a cardboard game of brainstorming some ideas for photos of recycled stuff and another game of getting blindfolded and try to find your own way while listening to certain signs. Another workshop was called the 'Siesta Workshop', it was held by the Spanish group, a game on the means of taking a nap in Spain.

Wednesday: Water, the most important source of life was discussed. Every group explained the water situation in its country. Besides, playing some water games to show how much water each individual uses daily. In the evening we checked the Bunker and we had another game ; the Banana game, on means of the transportation and production of bananas or any other goods worldwide.

Thursday:preparation for final products first the paintings about problems in our countries common problems and then division for groups and working in groups already Preparing for the final products and paintings for our problems in each country was just held, a video was also created before the talent show. Members of the Spanish and Egyptian team won this workshop.

Friday: Visiting one of the oldest paper factories on the way from the countryside to Riga was a totally new experience for everyone. We all encountered the steps of making paper.

Saturday : The City Game; fun and knowledge at the same time. Roaming around Riga to discover new places without any help , but only by asking pedestrians in the streets.

Sunday: Participants were grouped into 3 groups; The Social Ad Group, The video Edit and The Street Campaign group. Then all participants went out in the streets to advertise for the main slogan ( Saving Water= A Better Life). Face painted participants with slogans about water distributed bottled water with the sign of 4U2C. Maintaining a conversation with everybody in the streets and telling them about the cause.

We finally achieved it !!!

Save our Environment. Save it for your Children

Written by: Noha Hisham