[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)

Wed Feb 18 01:49:50 CET 2026

Hi Valeria!!

I'm Maria Luisa, from Spain

Just to let you know, I was working in RIE some years ago, but now I only
work with my own entity, Creando Floresta
I attach my PIF.

I want to be part of your project, of course!! But I don't know if it's
still possible. I have a lot of experience in Erasmus + projects, here the
link of my last KA210, that is almost finish
https://florestaentrebosqu.wixstudio.com/bodymindfoodwellness

I have never been involved in a KA220, but I want to. Also, I want to learn
and help as mush as possible.

Please, let me know if I can be partner, or associated partner, and I will
answer all your questions

Thank you for contacting me, I recognize your effort creating this big
project!

Hugs from the forest of Spain
Maria Luisa

El mar, 17 feb 2026 a las 10:13, Valeria Bogani (<
valeria.bogani at gen-europe.org>) escribió:

> 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
>
> -------- Messaggio Inoltrato --------
> 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> <teodor at gudevica.org>
> A: Valeria Bogani <valeria.bogani at gen-europe.org>
> <valeria.bogani at gen-europe.org>
> CC: Antonino Imbesi <imbesi.anto at gmail.com> <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),
>    -
>
>    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:
>
>    -
>
>    *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)
>    -
>
>    *Research/impact partners* (evaluation, learning design, digital OER
>    platforms)
>
> Expected partner contribution (flexible)
>
> Depending on your capacity, you could:
>
>    -
>
>    host a *pilot youth programme* (and document outcomes),
>    -
>
>    co-create or review the *toolkit / learning modules*,
>    -
>
>    provide trainers/mentors for youth workers,
>    -
>
>    contribute a strong *methodology* (eco-therapy, deep nature
>    connection, regenerative practices, inclusion, digital learning tools),
>    -
>
>    support dissemination through your network.
>
> What partners gain
>
>    -
>
>    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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>
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>
> *Teo Vasilev*
>
> CEO
>
> NC Future now
>
>
>
> +359 887 558 476
>
> teodor at gudevica.org
>
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