Bulgaria · Pazardzhik
Kübra Sude AKDOĞAN
"At the Digital Democracy Erasmus+ youth exchange, Kübra Sude Akdoğan discovered that the digital world is not only a space for communication but also a space for participation where our voices can be heard."
Programme
Digital Democracy: Youth Voices Online! — Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
October 28, 2026
An Erasmus+ Experience on the Road to Digital Democracy 🇧🇬
Sometimes a journey means much more than seeing a new country. The Digital Democracy: Youth Voices Online! Erasmus+ youth exchange I joined in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, from 28 October to 6 November 2026 was exactly that kind of experience for me.
The Digital World: A Space to Make Our Voices Heard
Coming together with young people from different countries, cultures and perspectives, I had the chance to explore the relationship between the digital world and democracy.
Through activities and group work on digital rights, online participation, access to information, disinformation and the role of young people in democratic processes, I realised something important: the digital world is not only a space for communication, but also an important space for participation where we can make our voices heard.
Listening, Sharing, Creating Together
Listening to different ideas, sharing my own thoughts and working together gave me a lot, both personally and socially.
Through intercultural interaction, I made new friendships and experienced how important it is to gain different perspectives.
What I Brought Back
When I returned from Bulgaria, I brought back not only beautiful memories and new friendships, but also a strong awareness of how important it is to be a more conscious, questioning and active citizen in the digital world.
Thank You
I thank KOZ-DER for making me part of this valuable experience and giving me this opportunity, and our host organisation Association FORUM.
Because sometimes an Erasmus+ journey can be a wonderful beginning that changes the way we see the world. 💙