[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)

[galilaia giannopoulou]

Hello Val and thank you for the invitation!The hives project would definitely fit is in your consortium and I would be happy to be part of the team!
Best regards,
Galilaia


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On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:13 AM, Valeria Bogani <valeria.bogani at gen-europe.org> wrote:

  
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:
    
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upskilling youth workers in nature-based practice, ecocentric literacy, and regenerative community approaches,
 
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co-developing practical resources (toolkit/guide + open educational resources),
 
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piloting local youth programmes in partner spaces/centres,
 
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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
 
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Youth centres with outdoor / experiential programming
 
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Youth NGOs working with rural youth and/or young people with fewer opportunities
 
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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)
 
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Co-ownership of open resources and methods usable in your regular work
 
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Structured peer learning and capacity building with practitioners across Europe
 
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Opportunity to scale your practice through an EU partnership and network.
 
 
Next step (Expression of Interest)
 
If you’re interested, please reply with:
    
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Organisation name + OID (if you have one).
 
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5–7 lines on your experience in nature-based / ecocentric youth work.
 
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What role you’d like (pilot host / training / toolkit / evaluation / dissemination).
 
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Target groups you work with (age range, fewer opportunities, rural/urban).
 
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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
 
 
 
 
+359 887 558 476 
 
teodor at gudevica.org
 
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