Nature can become a real learning space when young people are invited to take part in it directly. This was the idea behind Protected Areas: A Playground for the Inclusion of Young People, a Youth Exchange held in Roseto degli…
In October 2024, youth workers, educators, and activists from nine countries gathered in Abruzzo, Italy, for a Study Visit exploring how natural protected areas can support inclusion, education, and youth participation. The initiative, part of a larger Erasmus+ project, focused…
By the Adriatic coastline of Abruzzo (Italy), young people from seven countries gathered in Roseto degli Abruzzi to discover how a small coastal reserve can become a space for learning, participation and shared responsibility. This Youth Exchange was part of…
In the remote mountain setting of Borrello, Abruzzo, surrounded by one of Europe’s highest waterfalls, youth workers, educators and environmental activists gathered for a Training Course aimed at bridging two worlds: youth inclusion and protected natural areas. Hosted by ARCI…
How can nature reserves and national parks become spaces for youth inclusion and development? This international long term Erasmus+ Youth project aimed to explore precisely that. In its first year, a Seminar in Italy and a Study Visit in Bulgaria…
In a region defined by its springs, mountain landscapes and cascading waterfalls, young people from across Europe came together to reconnect with natural heritage and reflect on the value of water as a shared resource. This publication, developed during the…
Combining sustainability with youth empowerment, this Erasmus+ multi-activity project promoted environmental education through non-formal methodologies to foster inclusion and civic engagement among young people, particularly those from rural or geographically disadvantaged backgrounds. Coordinated by ARCI Chieti, Urban Organic, and the…
Linking sustainability with inclusion, this Erasmus+ project addressed how non-formal education methods can strengthen environmental education while promoting the active involvement of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Developed by the ORA Network, the initiative engaged 85 participants from nine countries…
In response to rising youth marginalization and exclusion across Europe, this project aimed to use sustainability and environmental education as tools for inclusion, engagement and personal development. Organized by the ORA Network, it involved youth workers, NGOs, and young participants,…
This 10-month project involved youth workers, young people, and partner organizations from nine European countries in a multi-phase process combining training, international youth exchanges, and local community actions. The initiative aimed to use sustainable development and environmental protection as tools…
