Fully-funded exchanges across Europe for young people aged 18–30 living in Austria — whether you're a long-time Viennese or arrived last year. No CV needed. No prior Erasmus+ experience required. Just a motivation to go.
What KA1 is. Who's eligible. How funding flows. How applications work. Plain language, no acronym soup — written for young people in Vienna.
Read the guide →A two-year roadmap from foundation through Erasmus+ accreditation. Updated each quarter as milestones land.
We met in Vienna. We both came from somewhere else. We know what mobility means when you're twenty-two and don't have a plan.
Shehroz Ali is the founding chairperson of VJMS Wien. Originally from Pakistan, he built his adult life in Vienna and now leads the association's strategy, partnerships, and external representation. Moving across borders himself gave him a working understanding of what European mobility programs can mean — and where they too often fail to reach the young people who would benefit most.
Full bio →Ahmed Abdelati co-founded VJMS Wien in 2026. Originally from Egypt and now based in Vienna, he works alongside Shehroz on programs, finance, and operations. His path through European institutions and opportunity gaps gave him a clear view of what makes a youth mobility program actually useful — and what makes one merely exist on paper.
Full bio →From Vienna to Lisbon, Vilnius to Athens — VJMS Wien connects youth who exchange more than just passport stamps.
Erasmus+ was designed for everyone. In practice, it reaches some more easily than others. We're correcting that.
We don't select on academic record, prior Erasmus+ experience, or language certificates. Selection is based on motivation and group balance. If you've been told these programs aren't for you, they are.
Open to all residents of AustriaTravel, accommodation, food, and a daily allowance are all covered by the Erasmus+ grant. The application takes 20 minutes. The exchange takes 5–21 days. You contribute your time — not your savings.
€0 cost to participantsOur selection criteria are published. Our finances are reported. Our founders are reachable by email. We explain how the system works precisely because we've had to navigate it ourselves from the outside.
Open-book governanceOur statutes (§ 2) cover the full youth-mobility and solidarity remit. Here's what we actually do across it.
Short fully-funded exchanges (5–21 days) across Europe, for people aged 18–30. Our flagship — first cohort launching Q3 2026, scaling through 2027 toward Erasmus+ accreditation.
LAUNCHING Q3 2026Intercultural dialogue sessions, language exchange evenings, and active-citizenship workshops hosted in Vienna's 15th district. Open to anyone aged 18–30.
LAUNCHING Q4 2026Working with NGOs across Europe and locally in Vienna. Per our statutes (§ 2), we engage with active citizenship, social inclusion, and peace-building.
ACTIVEWhether you're a young person, a partner organisation, or a supporter — pick the one that fits.
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We work with small/medium NGOs, cultural organisations, language schools, and active-citizenship groups across Europe.
Get in touch →Registered non-profit (gemeinnütziger Verein). Donations may be tax-deductible. Reach out to talk about sponsoring exchanges or providing in-kind support.
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