Addressing the growing needs of European youth, particular those in vulnerable situations, by building a collaborative network of youth organisations
Fostering inclusive spaces and empowering youth and youth workers
The IN.PACT project, within the Erasmus+ KA220-YOU program, aims to foster youth participation by training facilitators and reducing the marginalization of at-risk young people.
It is led by Gaia Education Europe (Belgium) in collaboration with partners from Spain, Italy and France.
IN.PACT objectives
Building a Collaborative Network
Connecting youth organizations across Europe to overcome isolation, share best practices, and enhance collective action.
Upskilling youth and youth workers
Providing specialized training in participatory methodologies, leadership, and facilitation through a hybrid program combining online and in-person modules.
Reducing Youth Marginalization
Empowering marginalized youth, including NEETs and young migrants, to become active community leaders.
Mapping of Participatory Practices
Identifying, analyzing, and connecting youth participation experiences across Europe.
Establishing a Community of Practice (CoP)
Bringing together stakeholders who have successfully implemented these participatory practices.
Hybrid Training Program
Combining online and in-person modules for training youth facilitators.
Smart Labs Implementation
Establishing local community spaces for hands-on participatory training practices and youth-led initiatives.
IN.PACT activities
These activities will lead to the development of the following
Key Resources
An Interactive Best Practices Map
for youth organizations, workers, and facilitators to foster a network for knowledge sharing and enable the replication of successful initiatives.
A Flexible Training Package
on youth participation, accessible online and adaptable to different contexts.
A Smart Lab Implementation Handbook
for replicating these practices across other communities.
IN.PACT empowers young individuals to become change agents while building a sustainable network of participatory organizations and practices. This initiative aims to decrease youth marginalization and promote active, meaningful community involvement across Europe.
Say hello to the IN.PACT partnership
Gaia Education - Belgium
Gaia Education is a leading provider of holistic education in sustainability, regenerative practices, and community development.
Mundus - Spain
Mundus promotes international mobility, vocational education, and intercultural learning through Erasmus+ and other programs. Managing internships and training for 4,000 VET students annually, we also coordinate global cooperation projects to enhance youth skills and employability. With expertise in capacity-building and education initiatives, we strive to be a leading organization in international networks.
GRAIN&SENS - France
GRAIN&SENS is a project that aims to create a place of life and sharing whose common desire is to find a fairer way to live, cultivate the land, educate, achieve within a collective project and share know-how and know-how. Combining modernity and sobriety, living with awareness and kindness, GRAIN&SENS takes care of nature, nourishes the body and heart of men and women; from children to the elderly, thus cultivating the balance of each and every one.
Inesto - Italy
Inesto is a network of creative changemakers redefining travel, living, and work through immersive, community-driven experiences. By fostering independence, meaningful connections, and a balanced approach to growth and life, we empower individuals and communities to shape a more impactful and fulfilling future.
