[GEN Europe Projects] Fwd: Call for partners – KA220-YOU “Youth NEST 2.0”: Nature-based & Ecocentric Youth Work in Centres, Spaces and Eco-communities (EU)

[Valeria Bogani]

Hello dears,

Teodor from NC Future now, whom has my contact from the partnership for 
the project creation training that GEN just applyed for, wrote this email.

I thought about involving RIVE, but RIVE is already in 5 ka2 
applications and ther isn't human capacity for more. So I share it with 
you, in case you don't have enough yet (joking eheh).

Warmly,
Valeria

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Oggetto: 	Call for partners – KA220-YOU “Youth NEST 2.0”: Nature-based & 
Ecocentric Youth Work in Centres, Spaces and Eco-communities (EU)
Data: 	Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:51:55 +0200
Mittente: 	Teodor Vasilev <teodor at gudevica.org>
A: 	Valeria Bogani <valeria.bogani at gen-europe.org>
CC: 	Antonino Imbesi <imbesi.anto at gmail.com>



Dear Valeria and Antonino,

We are building a European consortium for a*KA220-YOU (Cooperation 
Partnership in Youth)*project focused on*nature-based, ecocentric youth 
work*delivered in*youth centres, outdoor learning spaces, 
eco-communities and community hubs*across the EU.


      Working concept

*Youth NEST 2.0 – fostering nature-based, ecocentric local youth work*
We aim to strengthen the quality and recognition of youth work by:

  *

    upskilling youth workers in*nature-based practice*,*ecocentric
    literacy*, and*regenerative community approaches*,

  *

    co-developing practical resources (toolkit/guide + open educational
    resources),

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    piloting*local youth programmes*in partner spaces/centres,

  *

    building an EU network for replication and policy relevance.

This concept builds on an existing KA220-YOU proposal structure (work 
packages, training, local pilots, dissemination), while improving the 
areas evaluators typically look for:*stronger needs analysis, clearer 
expert capacity, tighter integration of outputs, 
inclusion/accessibility, and realistic sustainability pathways*.


      Who we’re looking for (associated or full partners)

We welcome organisations such as:

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    *Eco-communities / ecovillages*(e.g., GEN Europe members),
    land-based learning sites, permaculture hubs

  *

    *Youth centres*with outdoor / experiential programming

  *

    *Youth NGOs*working with rural youth and/or young people with fewer
    opportunities

  *

    *Training providers*for youth workers (ToT experience is a plus)

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    *Research/impact partners*(evaluation, learning design, digital OER
    platforms)


      Expected partner contribution (flexible)

Depending on your capacity, you could:

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    host a*pilot youth programme*(and document outcomes),

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    co-create or review the*toolkit / learning modules*,

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    provide trainers/mentors for youth workers,

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    contribute a strong*methodology*(eco-therapy, deep nature
    connection, regenerative practices, inclusion, digital learning tools),

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    support dissemination through your network.


      What partners gain

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    EU-level cooperation and visibility in a high-priority field (green
    + youth work quality)

  *

    Co-ownership of open resources and methods usable in your regular work

  *

    Structured peer learning and capacity building with practitioners
    across Europe

  *

    Opportunity to scale your practice through an EU partnership and
    network.


      Next step (Expression of Interest)

If you’re interested, please reply with:

 1.

    Organisation name + OID (if you have one).

 2.

    5–7 lines on your experience in nature-based / ecocentric youth work.

 3.

    What role you’d like (pilot host / training / toolkit / evaluation /
    dissemination).

 4.

    Target groups you work with (age range, fewer opportunities,
    rural/urban).

 5.

    1–2 relevant projects or references (links are fine).

*EOI deadline: 23.01.2026, after you send us a confirmation email we 
will answer with the link for the meeting. *
Short online partner meeting:24.01.2026

Warm regards,




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*Teo Vasilev*

CEO

NC Future now


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