Back To Roots Oct 3, 2023 This youth exchange was created by a group of youths from different partner countries who were mindful of the environment and greatly concerned about climate change. They gathered for this youth exchange to set the base for leading a future without fossil fuels and rich soils, a future where everyone lives in a sustainable world. The youth exchange gathered like-minded youths to explore topics that offer solutions to climate change, such as permaculture, natural building, and solar energy, and to connect and combine these three. Completed KA1 Partner Read more
Bridges for Plastic Aug 30, 2023 The Bridges for Plastic project brought together Catfarm residents, local neighbors, and visitors to reimagine plastic waste as a source of creativity, collaboration, and awareness. Throughout the project, we collected plastic waste around Catfarm and the surrounding area of Poussan using a cargo bike. We then recycled the materials with our Precious Plastic machines and transformed them into new, useful objects. What was once seen as waste became a symbol of community empowerment and environmental care. See the article from Precious Plastic here . Completed Coordinator KA1 Read more
With Nature Jul 3, 2023 The With Nature youth exchange aimed to promote a deeper connection among our youth to nature, themselves, and others. This youth exchange offered participants a way to navigate through the concrete jungle and make the right decision for their minds and bodies. Giving practical tools for youth and youth leaders to live a more conscious and fulfilling life. Completed KA1 Partner Read more
EcoLife - DIY Handyskills & Community Living May 9, 2023 This youth exchange was motivated by participants' curiosity from a 2020 youth exchange hosted at Catfarm. They were deeply fascinated by the solar panels that powered the community, and how they sustained themselves entirely from the Sun's energy. The participants were also intrigued by the organization and management of the community, as well as the human relations practices that helped them resolve conflicts and communicate effectively. Completed Coordinator KA1 Read more
Go Grounding May 2, 2023 This youth exchange was a follow-up to the previous two “Go Green Go Gardening'' youth exchanges we hosted at Catfarm in 2019 and 2020. It was inspired by input from several participants who wanted to experience a deeper correlation between permaculture and being grounded and connected to the Earth, as a purpose for this gardening/agriculture practice. Hence, this project focused on combining gardening and mindfulness practices to inspire future generations to lead a healthy lifestyle and be more conscious of the environment. Completed Coordinator KA1 Read more
I AM Mar 7, 2023 This youth exchange aimed to improve participants' cultural awareness and self-expression competence. Throughout the project, we worked with various performance arts methods to help them share their personal stories and those from their communities. Throughout the learning journey, using non-formal education methods such as storytelling, creative writing, theatre, and mindfulness, participants developed an understanding of different cultures, an appreciation of their differences, and an acceptance of themselves… Completed KA1 Partner Read more
Trash Magic: Youth Exchange about Waste Management Sep 5, 2022 The “Overshootday” is a notion that defines “when humanity has simply exceeded what Earth's resources can provide in 12 months. In 1970, it was recorded in December. In October 1990. Last year, we passed it in August! This year on July 29th… That means, today, we need about 1.6 planets to support humanity’s demand on Earth’s ecosystems. The major consequences of this capture lead to the exhaustion of our planet. Completed Coordinator KA1 Read more
Tomorrow Today Nov 2, 2021 The world needs renewable energy, as fossil fuels are non-renewable and require finite resources that are dwindling due to high costs and environmentally damaging extraction methods. This youth exchange has been created by a group of youth who are mindful of the environment and are greatly concerned about climate change. We like to gather for this youth exchange to set a base for leading the future without fossil fuels, a future where we all live in a sustainable world. Completed Coordinator KA1 Read more
Dancify! Sharing Stories through Dance and Movement Jul 21, 2021 The main aim of this project is to raise awareness of the shared value of diversity, thereby contributing to the creation of an inclusive society in participating countries. Youth from various countries will come together during the project activities to connect over stories. With this youth exchange, we would like to continue the practices we have started with organising our first youth exchange in June 2018. Completed Coordinator KA1 Read more
Mindful Storytelling Tools for Youth Work May 11, 2021 Mindful Storytelling Tools for Youth Work, a 7-day Training that brought together youth workers, youth leaders, and youth trainers from the Netherlands, France, Italy, Bulgaria, and Spain. With this project, we introduced new tools to amplify the power of the stories we tell. This project arises from over 5 years of experience of partner organisations working side by side to organise activities using various creative storytelling methods (dance, music, theatre, etc.) to create a more inclusive society where we celebrate diversity. Completed Coordinator KA1 Read more
Go Green Go Gardening 2 Sep 8, 2020 This youth exchange has been inspired but he participants of the Share your story! Youth exchange we hosted at Catfarm in June 2018. The participants often asked questions about the garden at Catfarm, how we grow our food, and how we get the food from locals that we cook for meals. We realised that many things are unknown to youth, that their connection to nature is missing, and that they are curious about how food is produced and what journey it takes to end up on the table. Completed Coordinator KA1 Read more
Youth for Non-Violent Communication Mar 31, 2020 With this Youth Exchange, we would like to continue the practices we have started with organising our first Youth Exchange in June 2018. Share your story! was an engaging experience for youth interested in storytelling and the sharing of cultures! With the Non-violent Communication (NVC) Youth Exchange, we would like to take our ideas for sharing cultural diversity through storytelling and artistic methods to the next level. Completed Coordinator KA1 Read more