Pages of Human Stories: Youth Living Books

Pages of Human Stories: Youth Living Books was an Erasmus+ youth exchange in Kaş (Antalya, Türkiye) from 10 to 18 December 2024, with young people from Serbia, Germany, Croatia, France, North Macedonia and Türkiye.

The European strategy for 2030 puts countering discrimination and promoting fairness at the centre, and Erasmus+ projects play their part. A fairer society needs young people in decision-making, and that starts with understanding how hate speech, unfair treatment and social exclusion affect people's lives.

A Human Library

At the heart of the exchange was a Human Library: instead of borrowing books, participants “borrowed” people and listened to their personal stories. These conversations challenged stereotypes, built empathy and opened new perspectives, together with cultural exchanges and creative activities.

Goals

• Exchange personal experiences, stories and views on discrimination and social exclusion.
• Raise awareness of hate speech, unfair treatment and discrimination.
• Practise effective communication, active listening, empathy, critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Encourage participants to become advocates for inclusion in their own communities.