Ecologies of Care explores care as a socio-ecological practice and a form of resistance.
In a context marked by individualism, exhaustion and social fragmentation, the project invites young people to rethink care not as a private act, but as a collective and transformative practice. Through artistic mediation and non-formal education, the project investigates how we relate to ourselves, to others, to our communities and to the natural environment, opening new spaces for awareness, resilience and meaningful connection
The aim
The aim of Ecologies of Care is to promote a culture of care that moves beyond consumption, isolation and burnout.
The project supports young people and youth workers in developing emotional awareness, relational skills, community belonging and ecological consciousness through creative and participatory learning experiences.
By reconnecting self-care, relationships, community life and environmental responsibility, the project encourages healthier and more sustainable ways of living together
Objectives
Encourage self-awareness and emotional well-being through practices of self-care and mental health reflection.
Strengthen interpersonal relationships by developing empathy, communication and relational skills.
Reimagine community as a supportive network based on solidarity, participation and mutual care.
Promote ecological awareness by rediscovering human interdependence with the natural environment.
Develop creative educational tools for youth workers, educators and young people through arts-based methodologies.
Methods
The project uses an arts-based, participatory and non-formal educational approach.
Artistic mediation creates a space where sensitive themes can be explored indirectly, through creativity, imagination and personal reflection. Workshops, training activities, visual tools, podcasts and educational resources invite participants to engage actively, share experiences and build new forms of understanding together.
This methodology combines art, emotional learning, intercultural dialogue and ecological reflection, offering practical tools for both personal and collective transformation.
Activities and results
- The project develops workshops, toolkits, educational cards, podcasts, videos and training materials designed for young people and youth workers.
- Expected outcomes include:
- improved emotional and relational skills
- stronger community participation and solidarity
- increased awareness of ecological interdependence
- creative tools for youth education and well-being
- new practices of care that connect people, communities and nature.
