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

Wed Feb 18 06:50:48 CET 2026

Dear Teodor,

Dear Valeria,

Thank you for sharing this inspiring initiative!

We would be very happy to join the consortium with COB – Social Cooperative for Sustainable Development (Greece). The concept really fits our ongoing work of 20+ years in nature-based, ecocentric and regenerative youth practice.

I attach our Partner Identification Form (PIF) for your reference.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16xFbU3f1-8xGxqZFUadDnYeziifbkDzX8PwJqJwiYPw/edit?usp=sharing
COB_PIF_2026
docs.google.com
Briefly about us:

COB is an intentional eco community and operates as a rural living permaculture lab and environmental education centre in Nessonas, Greece. We implement hands-on youth work in regenerative agriculture, permaculture, natural building, food sovereignty and community-based ecological transition. We host ESC volunteers, run Erasmus+ mobilities under our Youth Accreditation and develop practice-based methodologies aligned with GreenComp and experiential learning.

We would be happy to contribute as:

- Pilot host for a local youth programme

- Trainers (nature-based and regenerative methodologies)

- Co-creator of toolkit/OER resources

- Dissemination partner through our eco-community and Erasmus+ networks

Our target groups include rural youth, young people with fewer opportunities, ESC volunteers and youth workers transitioning into ecological practice.

We are available for the partner meeting and look forward to exploring synergies :) 

Warm regards,

Efstathia Sideris
Erasmus+ & ESC coordinator
COB Social Cooperative
Nessonas, Larissa, 40006, Greece
www.cob.gr <http://www.cob.gr/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/buildingwithearth> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/cob_gr/>
Whatsapp: +306946346258

> On 17 Feb 2026, at 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
> 
> -------- 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> <mailto:teodor at gudevica.org>
> A:	Valeria Bogani <valeria.bogani at gen-europe.org> <mailto:valeria.bogani at gen-europe.org>
> CC:	Antonino Imbesi <imbesi.anto at gmail.com> <mailto: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:
> 
> Organisation name + OID (if you have one).
> 
> 5–7 lines on your experience in nature-based / ecocentric youth work.
> 
> What role you’d like (pilot host / training / toolkit / evaluation / dissemination).
> 
> Target groups you work with (age range, fewer opportunities, rural/urban).
> 
> 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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