Projects
United Chefs
Our first initiative was "United Chefs," a youth exchange funded by the European Commission. This project used food culture as a powerful tool to foster harmony in multicultural societies. With migration increasing across Europe, smooth integration can face barriers. Recognizing food as a vital part of cultural identity, we used culinary arts to promote effective and meaningful multicultural inclusion.
From March 11-17, 2023, in Caen, France, 36 young people from France, Hungary, Greece, North Macedonia, Portugal, and Germany came together. They cooked side-by-side, displayed their unique cultures through food, learned about each other's traditions, and built a foundation of mutual appreciation.
As an NGO deeply committed to French youth, we actively support young individuals from diverse backgrounds to participate in international programs. To date, we have enabled more than 400 young French people to travel to countries like Hungary, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, Lithuania, Azerbaijan, and Portugal for educational programs on various topics.
Brief information about the projects we have sent French young people to.
Training Course on Sustainable Environmental Protection 14.02.2024 - 22.02.2024 Arnhem, Netherlands
We have sent a group of French youth workers to the Erasmus+ training course in the Netherlands named Creating Leaders Environmentally Adapted to Needs. In the project they were equipped with the skills to address the critical challenge of waste management, a significant loss of resources across the EU. The project was initiated from shared local research that identified a common need for effective methods to intervene in unsustainable waste behaviours among youth. To meet this need, the course enhanced the competencies of participating youth workers, focusing on facilitating the 5RE's of waste transformation and raising awareness of zero-waste principles. Ultimately, the project empowered these professionals to build safer, more inclusive, and environmentally conscious environments for the young people in their communities.
Biodiversity Protection 05.03.2024 - 12.03.2024 Priego de Córdoba, Spain
This Erasmus+ project was implemented in Spain and established to combat the alarming global decline in biodiversity, a crisis driven by human activities like pollution, land use changes, and climate change. Responding to urgent scientific warnings about species extinction, the project equipped young participants with the knowledge and awareness to protect our planet's vital ecosystems. Through collaborative activities, the initiative fostered environmental stewardship, promoted sustainable practices, and highlighted the direct impact of threats like overexploitation. The project successfully empowered a new generation to value and actively defend the natural world, strengthening European values of unity and ecological responsibility.
For A Greener World 10.05.2024 - 19.05.2024 Ovar, Portugal
TThe GROW project was launched to address the urgent global crisis of environmental degradation and pollution. Inspired by a previous youth exchange, the project equipped young participants with a comprehensive understanding of pollution's causes and effects, from its impact on ecosystems to its staggering human and economic costs. Through engaging, non-formal learning methods, GROW successfully cultivated deep ecological awareness and practical skills among the youth. The project empowered a new generation of environmental stewards, inspiring them to integrate sustainable practices into their daily lives and become active agents for a healthier planet.
Youth Participation in Change 09.05.2024 - 17.05.2024 Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus
Voices of Change addressed the critical need to empower young people to become
advocates for social change in the digital age. Recognizing that youth often feel unheard
despite facing serious global issues, the project equipped participants with the essential
skills of digital storytelling and media literacy. It created a supportive environment where
young people could develop their voices, learn to craft powerful narratives, and use digital
tools to raise awareness on pressing social and environmental challenges. The project
successfully fostered creativity and active citizenship, empowering a new generation to
become effective agents of change in their communities.
Media Literacy and Fight Against Misinformation 17 October - 24 October 2024 Rome, Italy
The recently concluded Erasmus+ project was developed to address the critical need for
media literacy in an era of overwhelming digital information. The project equipped young
participants with the essential skills to critically analyze media messages, recognize
misinformation, and protect their data privacy. Through collaborative workshops and
cross-cultural dialogue, it empowered attendees to become not just consumers, but also
creators of responsible media content. The initiative successfully fostered a generation of
more secure, ethical, and active digital citizens, prepared to use media as a tool for positive
social change.
Socializing For All 29 October - 6 November 2024 Milan, Italy
This Erasmus+ project was initiated to address a critical decline in youth socialization skills,
a problem identified as widespread across several countries. The project was directly
shaped by the needs of young people, who expressed a desire to connect but lacked the
understanding and tools to do so effectively. Through a series of targeted activities, the
project educated participants on the benefits of socializing, developed their essential soft
skills, and introduced habits to counteract individualization. It successfully raised awareness
of the "Slow Movement" philosophy and empowered a generation of young people to build a
healthier, more connected social environment for themselves and their communities.
Mindfulness and Meditation 2-10 December 2024 Baku, Azerbaijan / 4 - 11 March Vilnius, Lithuania
This two staged Erasmus+ project was developed to address the rising mental health crisis
among European youth. The initiative directly tackled prevalent issues of anxiety, loneliness,
and stigma by providing participants with practical mindfulness tools such as yoga and
meditation. Through the project, young people learned to understand the factors impacting
their well-being, established healthy coping strategies, and created daily habits for self-care.
The project successfully worked to break down taboos and empower a generation with the
skills to manage stress and significantly improve their quality of life.
Cultural Heritage Protection 3 - 10 February 2025
The "Rooted Unity" project addressed the critical threat that climate change poses to our
shared cultural heritage, using Rome as a poignant case study. The initiative empowered
young participants to become proactive guardians of this heritage, instilling a deep sense of
responsibility for its sustainable preservation. Through the project, youth were equipped with
the knowledge and skills to protect cultural assets from environmental impacts like rising sea
levels and extreme weather. The project successfully fostered intercultural dialogue and
unity, creating a network of young advocates dedicated to safeguarding our collective legacy
for future generations.
Digital Tools for Social Entrepreneurship 25.02.2025 - 03.03.2025 Budapest, Hungary
The project tackled critical global youth challenges, including unemployment and the
economic aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative empowered young
participants by uniquely combining the principles of social entrepreneurship with foundational
coding skills, fostering both critical thinking and digital literacy. Through the project, youth
developed essential leadership capabilities and a strong sense of social responsibility,
equipping them to generate innovative, sustainable solutions for their communities. The
project successfully inspired a new generation of active citizens, prepared to shape a more
equitable and prosperous future.
Against Water Pollution 06.03.2025 - 12.03.2025 Porto, Portugal
The recently concluded Erasmus+ project directly addressed the critical global issue of water
pollution, focusing on its roots in industrial practices and daily human attitudes. The initiative
educated young participants on the severe health and environmental hazards of
contaminated water, instilling a proactive mentality for environmental protection. Through
awareness campaigns and practical activities, the project empowered youth to adopt
eco-friendly lifestyles, reducing the use of harmful chemicals and plastics. The project
successfully cultivated a new generation of environmentally conscious leaders, equipping
them with the skills and knowledge to champion the protection of our most vital resource.