The project in a few words

Treeconnect was a two-mobilities Youth Exchange organised by Madrid Outdoor Education from Spain, and Dreaming OPEnly from Germany.
The project aimed to establish a long-term learning process that will transform ourselves, our organisations and our communities. It was intended to be a clear example of how young people can transform their reality and the importance of fostering optimism to dream of a better future. In addition, this project aimed to become an example of how to make that future a reality by sharing and shaping the tools to transform our lives and communities.

Different Steps of the Project

Treeconnect was a long-term process that aimed to have a tangible and consistent impact on the people, communities, and organisations involved. To achieve this goal we designed a specific educational path composed of different steps.

Advanced preparatory visit

In March 2024 two of our team members took part in the APV in Madrid. During this visit the program of the two Youth Exchange has been planned.

First Youth Exchange Mobility in Spain

In May 2024 the first Youth Exchange took place in mountains close to Madrid. During the exchange participants spent their days exploring the beautiful nature around them, getting to know each other and learning about their boundaries. The program was dedicated to exploring mental health in young people. Topics treated in the workshops treated topics such as addictions, self-esteem, self-care, stress, anxiety and complicated relationships.

Second Youth Exchange mobility in Germany

The second Youth Exchange was all about putting the reflections of the first mobility into action and bringing a healthy lifestyle to the city. During a Fermentation workshop, the participants learned about the benefits of macrobiotic products. One day we brought outdoor education into the city and spent the whole day kayaking through the canals of Leipzig.

Finally, the participants had the chance to spread their knowledge among the population of Leipzig. During the dissemination event at the Youth Club of GeyserHaus e.V. the participants raised awareness around the project’s topic. They cooked a healthy meal for our visitors, implemented a Permablitz (planting seasonal vegetables in the empty plant beds of the Youth Club) and proposed different sportive activities to engage with the local youngsters.

Doube Mobility Youth Exchange

Madrid, Spain – 12.05-20.05.2024

Leipzig, Germany – 24.06-02.07.2024

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Partner Organisations

Dreaming OPEnly e.V. (Germany)
Dreaming OPEnly e.V. is a youth-organization based in Leipzig, Germany, focused on offering developmental experiences based on non-formal learning approaches and mobility opportunities to young people in Germany and abroad. Our mission is to facilitate transformative change through non-formal education, critical thinking and artistic expression.
Madrid Outdoor Education (Spain)
MOE is a non-profit association, born out of a passion for making accessible the learning that adventure and nature awaken in people. They believe in experiential education in nature as an educational philosophy, capable of promoting pedagogical innovation and eco-social transformation.
Be Visible Be You (Greece)
Be Visible Be You is a Greek Non-Profit Organisation aiming on breaking the stereotypes of our world via experiential education & exploring the unknown. Social Inclusion is the main goal of every action in the organisation. Accepting & hugging their own diversity so that they can hug others.
Associazione Kora (Italy)
Associazione Kora was founded in August 2015 to promote social and cultural awareness for its members (mainly youth) through outdoor life, socialisation opportunities, nutrition and sustainability. Kora is situated in Passignano sul Trasimeno in the educational farm “La Buona Terra”.