Voices of the Earth: 3C Skills for Youth Workers (Clay · Communication · Community) Jun 27, 2026 Projects 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… Completed Coordinator KA1 Read more
Embodied Eco-Life Dec 19, 2025 Projects 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 Read more
I AM NATURE Sep 28, 2024 Projects 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 Read more
I CREATE May 31, 2024 Projects 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 Read more
Bridges for Plastic Aug 30, 2023 Projects 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
EcoLife - DIY Handyskills & Community Living May 9, 2023 Projects 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 Projects 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
Trash Magic: Youth Exchange about Waste Management Sep 5, 2022 Projects 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 Projects 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 Projects 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 Projects 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 Projects 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