Join the DIG Mobility in Porto!

For Who?

Are you a young person aged 15–19 interested in personal development, discovering new cultures, and learning how to make better decisions for your future? Join our international youth mobility in Porto, Portugal, organised as part of the Erasmus+ project DIG – Delay Instant Gratification for a Better Life.

What are the activities?

This international mobility brings together young people from different European countries to explore how delaying instant gratification can positively influence their everyday lives, relationships, personal goals, and future opportunities.

Through interactive workshops, non-formal education, group challenges, and intercultural learning, participants will explore three key areas:

  • Self-control and delayed gratification – understanding how immediate rewards influence our behaviour and learning practical strategies to make more conscious choices.

  • Patience, perseverance, and goal-setting – developing the motivation and resilience needed to pursue long-term goals and overcome everyday challenges.

  • Decision-making and personal development – strengthening critical thinking, emotional awareness, and the ability to balance short-term desires with long-term benefits.

Participants will:

  • Take part in interactive educational workshops and practical activities focused on delayed gratification;

  • Discover techniques for improving self-control, motivation, and decision-making;

  • Explore how digital distractions, social media, and everyday habits influence their choices;

  • Develop communication, cooperation, creativity, and problem-solving skills;

  • Exchange experiences and perspectives with young people from other European countries;

  • Practise applying delayed gratification strategies in real-life situations;

  • Discover Portuguese culture and experience an international learning environment;

  • Reflect on their personal development and identify practical changes they can introduce into their daily lives.

Who can apply?

Participation in the mobility in Porto is intended for young people aged 15–19 who are interested in personal development, non-formal education, and international cooperation.

Previous experience in Erasmus+ projects is not required. Participants should be motivated to learn, open to intercultural exchange, and willing to engage actively throughout the programme.

The selection process follows the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of gender, nationality, socio-economic background, disability, or previous international experience.

Priority will be given to young people who:

  • Demonstrate a genuine interest in developing self-control, patience, and personal responsibility;

  • Are motivated to improve their decision-making skills and pursue long-term goals;

  • Are willing to participate actively in workshops, group discussions, and reflection activities;

  • Are open to meeting people from different cultural backgrounds and working in international teams;

  • Have fewer opportunities to participate in international educational activities;

  • Are willing to share their learning experiences with peers or local communities after the mobility.

Who can apply?

The youth mobility will take place in Porto, Portugal, from 28 August to 1 September 2026, bringing together young participants for an international learning experience focused on delayed gratification and personal development.

The working language of the mobility will be English. Participants do not need advanced English proficiency but should be willing to communicate and participate in international group activities.

Accommodation, meals, and educational materials are covered by the Erasmus+ programme. Travel expenses are supported up to the applicable reimbursement limits, depending on the sending organisation and travel arrangements.

Participants are responsible for arranging valid health and travel insurance in accordance with the instructions provided by their sending organisation.

Selected participants will receive detailed information about accommodation, travel arrangements, the educational programme, and preparation requirements before departure.

Participants must attend the full programme and take part in follow-up dissemination activities. Applicants under 18 will need the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Travel tickets should only be purchased after receiving written confirmation from the organisers.