Project Youth NGOs

🎯 Mission Statement:

“ProtectECO is dedicated to the protection and conservation of natural ecosystems through education, awareness and direct action. The association promotes reforestation initiatives, beach and park cleanups, and environmental education programs in schools. Our goal is to involve local communities in the protection of biodiversity and the fight against climate change, creating a sustainable future for generations to come.”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area:  Environment – Tackling pollution, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable practices

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group: Local communities, especially urban and peri-urban residents including families, youth, students, seniors, and vulnerable groups

📍Country: Italy - Local communities

🎯 Mission Statement: “To protect the Black Sea and coastal communities by combating marine plastic pollution. BlueHorizon Watch addresses several urgent environmental issues specifically affecting the Black Sea and Danube Delta, two of Europe’s most critical and vulnerable ecosystems"

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area:  Marine Conservation / Environment 

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group:  Coastal communities, schools, and local businesses

📍Country:  Dobrogea region, Romania and Bulgaria 

🎯 Mission Statement: It's a dynamic youth organization created to offer young people a space for engagement, expression, and personal development. It works to promote inclusion, civic participation, and equitable access to local and international opportunities”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area:  Youth Inclusion & Civic Engagement

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group:  Young people, particularly those in precarious situations, from immigrant backgrounds and in rural areas

📍Country:  Talence, France

📋 Activities: 

• Strengthen the empowerment of marginalised youth

• Promote European mobility and civic engagement

• Create bridges between young people and institutions

• Organise workshops, youth exchanges, seminars, and training activities

🎯 Mission Statement: Promoting physical activity through outdoor adventures, supporting mental health by facilitating access to nature, and building social connections through group activities. We want to decrease laziness and loneliness”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area:  Outdoor Well-being, Mental Health, Social Inclusion

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group: young people aged 18-35

📍Country: Ireland - national scope

📋 Activities: 

• INYGO App: A custom-designed mobile application featuring a color-coded level-of-difficulty map of outdoor adventures, activities, and social events

• Weekly Social Outdoor Events: Organised every Sunday, encouraging people to moveand socialise

• Monthly Outdoor Workshops: Thematic events combining nature with creative or physical expression

• Awareness Campaigns: Promoting the benefits of being active and outdoors, including social media outreach to counteract screen overuse

🎯 Mission Statement: “Bring awareness to environmental issues and the climate crisis … We want young people to incorporate more sustainable habits in their daily lives.”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area:  Environmental Education & Climate Action 

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group:  Multiple targets (children to elders), Young people (from high school to university)” 

📍Country:  Portugal - Focus on local schools, universities, and community centers

📋 Activities: 

• Round-tables, discussion or debate clubs to promote spreading knowledge and awareness on the topic

• Events to promote scientific knowledge (experts to talk about climate change)

• Campaigns &  Interview podcasts

• Campaigns on certain thematics (global warming, climate change, what is going on)

• Workshops with young people and children

• Online course on climate change 101

• Media training for younger + older people (to combat disinformation, fake news and AI)

🎯 Mission Statement: “To promote and facilitate sustainable, low-carbon transportation options within urban and suburban areas, thereby reducing air pollution, mitigating climate change, and improving community health and well-being.”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area:  Sustainable Transportation & Urban Air Quality

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group: Urban and suburban commuters (employees & students), Families with young children, Low-income communities/individuals

📍Country: Portugal - Urban and suburban areas

📋 Activities: 

• “Bike-to-Work/School” Initiatives: community rides & workshops, corporate/school partnerships, bike lending/donation programs

• Car-Free Challenge campaigns

• Walkable Communities Urban Planning: assessments of urban areas for pedestrian safety,  community design workshops, mapping & promotion of walkable routes

🎯 Mission Statement: “Make people aware of consumerism and capitalism, supporting local businesses and sustainable initiatives, build a stronger sense of community among society, and being a reference in sustainability”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area: Sustainable Consumption & Local Economy

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group: Children and young people at university

📍Country: LIsbon, Portugal

📋 Activities:

 • Lectures on food consumption, local shops and challenges associated with accessibility and prices

• Workshops – talk to eco-entrepreneur businesses (Too Good To Go, Banco Alimentar)

• Visits local area and farms 

• Partner with companies – supermarkets – and NGOs – create network – workshops, podcasts to raise awareness on topics from experts – incorporate daily habits

🎯 Mission Statement: Fostering resilience to climate change by equipping Romanian youth and marginalized communities with tools to lead sustainable development.” 

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area:  Climate Change Resilience & Environmental Sustainability in the region

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group: Youth, women, and climate-vulnerable communities

📍Country: Dobrogea Region, Romania. 

🎯 Mission Statement: “Ensemble pour Grandir is an initiative born from the commitment of two young women from community education, convinced that every child deserves tailored support to succeed. The association works to promote social inclusion and fight against inequalities in the school environment through local actions and compassionate approaches.”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area: Social Inclusion & Educational Support

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group: Children, adolescents, and families in vulnerable situations

📍Country: Toulouse, France

📋 Activities: 

• Tutoring and individualized support

• Create bridges between families, schools, and institutions for better mutual understanding

• Combat social isolation through parent–child workshops, educational outings, and open dialogue sessions

🎯 Mission Statement: “Development of the skills and qualities among young people to help them better understand themselves and each other in order to be more thoughtful and responsible members of the society.”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area:  Youth self-development, intercultural understanding, soft skills training, inclusion, mental health

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group:  Young people aged 14–30

📍Country:  Ireland - international scope

📋 Activities: 

• English-speaking clubs and meetings (online/offline)

• Outdoor events to teach teamwork and social interaction (e.g., football matches, game tournaments)

• Workshops on soft skills,  emotional intelligence, stress control and mental health awareness

• Cultural awareness programs: youth exchanges, virtual projects, and training courses on topics like immigration, hate speech, and gender discrimination

• Cultural events to celebrate diversity and foster inclusion

🎯 Mission Statement: “Empowering rural communities to restore and protect degraded ecosystems through education, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture.”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area: “Deforestation, soil degradation, loss of biodiversity.”

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group: “Rural farmers, indigenous communities, and local youth in deforested regions.”

📍Country: Romania, rural and forested areas facing land degradation

📋 Activities: 

• Community-led reforestation programs - creating jobs and fostering environmental stewardship.

• Agroforestry training and support for farmers

• Seed banks and native plant nurseries to preserve native species

🎯 Mission Statement: “Our purpose is to connect youth from all over the world in order to raise awareness about various pressing issues in society such as mental health, climate change, human rights, and more.”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area: Youth Empowerment, Global Awareness, Intercultural Exchange

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group: Young people aged 18 - 30

📍Country: International Reach 

📋 Activities: 

• Youth Exchanges & Intercultural Programs

• Workshops on Global Issues (mental health, human rights, climate change, civic education, and sustainable development)

• Testimonial Events: Invite speakers and youth affected by crises (e.g., refugees, conflict survivors) to share stories and build empathy

• Creative & Team-Based Activities: "Out-of-the-box" games and discussions to promote collaboration and tolerance among youth

• Trainings on Civic and Political Literacy

• Global Network Building: Create a worldwide platform for collaboration and idea-sharing among young changemakers

🎯 Mission Statement: “We are committed to building bridges between cultures and strengthening social bonds, especially for women and marginalized individuals. The association works toward empowerment through culture, solidarity, and the transmission of knowledge.”

🏷️ Theme/Issue Area:  Social Inclusion & Intercultural Exchange

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target Group: Women, adults, and youth with fewer opportunities

📍Country: Blagnac, France

📋 Activities: 

• Valuing cultures through creative workshops, world cuisine events, and life stories

• Supporting the empowerment of adults distant from employment through intercultural projects

• Creating a network of local and international solidarity