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    Weaving Together
    Sep 9, 2026
    Immersion in creativity can bring us closer to our inner selves by letting us observe them from the outside and cultivate greater self-awareness. Art has the power to open our minds, connect across cultural differences, and understand shared values (07-05-2021. “Art and empathy: Four thought leaders explain the connection.”). Art can be a powerful way for us to gain a better understanding of human emotions and stories. It gives us a unique lens into artists’ inner worlds.
    KA1 Partner Upcoming

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    From Power to Empowerment
    Sep 8, 2026
    The From Power to Empowerment project aims to give youth workers concrete tools to identify and deconstruct the often invisible power dynamics in their professional and social environments. When these dynamics are not recognized, they fuel inequalities, hinder emancipation, and limit the participation of the most marginalized young people. The objective is to contribute to fairer, more inclusive, and more equal environments within the field of youth work.
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    Voices of the Earth: 3C Skills for Youth Workers (Clay · Communication · Community)
    Jun 27, 2026
    We put a handful of clay in people’s hands, not just to make, but to speak and listen with their whole selves. Voices of the Earth strengthens everyday youth work by training practitioners to combine Clay · Communication · Community in one practical toolkit. We will: (a) equip youth workers with safe, low-cost clay/earth activities (no kiln, local materials) that double as tools for reflection, emotional literacy and group cohesion, (b) improve facilitation, listening, feedback and de-escalation so youth groups can speak, be heard and repair tensions…
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    Embodied Eco-Life
    Dec 19, 2025
    To enable youth workers to facilitate these kinds of projects, we realized a need for further training. To be able to facilitate authentic and embodied workshops and projects for youth in regenerative practices and lifestyles by engaging in a training that offers insights and learning from beyond the scope of one community.
    Completed Coordinator KA1

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    Hands to Earth
    Dec 15, 2025
    The Hands to Earth project aims to empower young people by reconnecting them with nature and fostering environmental stewardship through creative, sustainable practices. Our primary objective is to equip participants with the skills to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable lifestyles. The project uses non-formal education to engage youth in eco-building, creative expression, and intercultural collaboration, encouraging them to co-create solutions for environmental and personal well-being.
    Completed KA1 Partner

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    Sailing across the world!
    Dec 12, 2025
    We are an international community exploring new ways of living, sharing, and exchanging in a world of transition. What once began as a ship-based initiative (with the Valparaíso ship) has evolved into an ethereal ship: a living network of people, stories, knowledge, and practices that moves beyond physical borders while remaining deeply rooted in place. Since 2013, our foundation has grown from an artist hub that hosted over 1,000 international volunteers in Amsterdam's harbor to a platform for learning, co-creation, and cultural exchange.
    The Big dream

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    The Group Facilitation Path: Creating Safe and Brave Spaces for Transformative Learning Experiences
    Nov 25, 2025
    The Group Facilitation Path: Co-creating Safe and Brave Spaces for Transformative Learning Experiences is a project designed to enhance the facilitation skills of the youth workers participating in the training courses, enabling them to create inclusive, participatory, and transformative learning environments. By equipping them with practical tools and methodologies, the project strengthens their ability to navigate group dynamics, foster safe spaces, and empower young people to engage actively in society.
    Completed KA1 Partner

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    HUMANKIND - Stories of belonging, participation and transformation
    Jun 26, 2025
    Text by: Momoakademiet We understand that a root cause of the global crisis is living out the dream of separation in an interconnected world. BEING HUMAN, we always participate with our very beingness, whether we are conscious of it or not. Which means that awareness and conscious participation matter! With this training, we invite youth workers to co-write new empowering stories: HUMANKIND.
    Completed KA1 Partner

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    I AM NATURE
    Sep 28, 2024
    In France, over 14 days, we support and guide 36 young adults as they reconnect with the planet and themselves. Our approach focuses on non-formal education, informal learning, and building knowledge and skills in regeneration, intercultural exchange, and community living. These serve as tools for learning, exchanging ideas, and fostering cooperation, creativity, and innovation at all levels of the project. Young people created this youth exchange for young people.
    Completed Coordinator KA1

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    I CREATE
    May 31, 2024
    By implementing this project, we wanted to create an experience for young people where they could express themselves through art, get to know themselves better, and connect with each other as a group. The project aimed to inspire youth to reconnect with their inner selves through creativity, cultivate greater self-awareness, and develop empathy for others and the world around them. Our initiative addressed pressing issues such as discrimination, hate crimes, and harassment, which remain significant challenges in European society.
    Completed Coordinator KA1

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    I REVIVE
    May 9, 2024
    Many young people living in urban areas today live a life disconnected from nature and are therefore unaware of the extent of environmental crises and how they threaten their mental health. The disconnection from nature can cause young people to face emotional struggles such as stress, anxiety, and hopelessness. Through this project, we wanted young people to strengthen their connection with nature and build environmental awareness. We aimed to help them build a healthy connection with both the planet and their inner world.
    Completed KA1 Partner

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    DOUGHNUT: what Development OUGHt to meaN to yoUTh
    Jan 4, 2024
    Climate change is a complex, multidimensional challenge that affects social, economic, and environmental systems, leading to a deterioration in quality of life. As stated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2021), “We are facing an unprecedented crisis, and it will take huge efforts to reverse the changes that the planet is undergoing.” The Doughnut Economy offers a new economic vision that recognizes society’s dependence on the environment for survival.
    Completed KA2 Partner

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