Erasmus+
At our association, we believe that educating young people is the key to shaping a sustainable future.
Our Erasmus Mission
At our association, we believe that educating young people is the key to shaping a sustainable future. Through Erasmus+, we create opportunities for youth to engage in environmental education, international collaboration, and active citizenship. Our programs focus on green activities and empowering young people to take part in building a better tomorrow.
Erasmus+ allows us to connect with like-minded organizations across Europe, fostering lifelong friendships and partnerships while promoting the values of sustainability and cultural exchange. Together, we inspire the next generation to become the change-makers our world needs.
Our Team
Mercédesz Németh
Mercédesz is a seasoned advocate for youth exchanges, particularly within the Erasmus+ framework. With her MSc degree in geography, her expertise in nature conservation and connecting youth to the environment is invaluable. Mercédesz’s dedication and experience make her a key asset in the youth exchange community, where she continues to inspire and educate young people about the importance of environmental stewardship and our
connection to nature.She participated in significant Erasmus+ training courses (and many more Erasmus Youth Exchanges).
E-mail: nemeth.mercedesz@kaptarko.hu
Bence Balla
He first came into contact with the association in 2022 on a hiking event organized by the association, then he participated in Erasmus+ youth exchanges in which the association took part as a partner. Since then, he has participated in nearly ten Erasmus+ projects (youth exchanges, training course and webinar). He is committed to passing on his acquired knowledge and experiences to the youth, his aim is to have greater future impact in the youth field. Thus, in 2023, he has started to deal with application writing, organization, project implementation, facilitation, he also acts as a group leader. In the future, he would like to expand his experience on training courses and other KA1 and KA2 projects. He is also a nature-loving athlete, actively performs outdoor sports and runs competitively.
E-mail: balla.bence@kaptarko.hu
András Verebélyi
He is an experienced, dedicated volunteer deeply committed to Erasmus projects. Over the years, he has excelled in project implementation and guiding applicants. His organizational skills, attention to detail, and leadership are crucial for event coordination, while his mentoring helps students navigate Erasmus applications. András’s own Erasmus experiences enhance his guidance, inspiring countless individuals to embrace international education. Awards acknowledge his contributions, but his true reward is witnessing students’ growth.
E-mail: verebelyi.andras@kaptarko.hu
Norbert Havasi
He founded the Association when he was 18 and has been an enthusiastic volunteer and organiser ever since. In previous years, he has participated in several Erasmus+ youth exchanges as a tour guide or programme leader. During these programmes, he shared with young people the Association’s nature and environmental activities, the knowledge and good practices accumulated during the Association’s existence, and demonstrated the importance of volunteering and active citizenship through her own example.
He participated in significant Erasmus+ training courses (and many more Erasmus Youth Exchanges).
E-mail: havasin@kaptarko.hu
