Public calls

Project type: Multilateral youth exchange.
Project location: Berlin, Germany
Dates: 18.05.2026 – 25.05.2026 (4 schooldays)
Project language: English

Number of participants : 28
Number of participants Roter Baum: 7
Age: 17 – 25 years
Participating countries: Italy, Lithuania, Greece, Germany
Participation fee: 0 Euro

Description:
This youth exchange in Berlin brings together young people from Lithuania, Greece, Italy and Germany to discover food as more than just something we cook or eat. Food becomes a starting point for reflecting on culture, identity, memory, and the systems that shape our daily lives.

While cooking and eating together, and through practical activities, discussions and creative workshops, participants will explore the similarities and differences in their food cultures and habits. We will question how urban food systems work, who has access to which resources and how institutions influence our relationship with food, while celebrating the stories and connections that arise around the table.

Our goal is not only to exchange recipes, but also to create something new from this open conversation. This could be, for example, a small publication, a recipe book, creative documentation or something else collaboratively developed by the group. The process of this common creation is just as important as the result.

We invite people who enjoy cooking and experimenting with new flavours in the kitchen, as well as those who are curious about culture, reflection and creative craft activities. Whether you express yourself through food, conversation or creating with your hands, this exchange offers space to discover and be creative together.

In Berlin’s intercultural landscape, food becomes a common denominator, an opportunity to understand each other better, question perspectives and imagine new ways of living together in the city.

Here is the link to register for the project!

Project Type: Multilateral Youth Exchange
Project location: Mussomeli, Sicily, Italy
Dates: 04.09.2026 – 11.09.2026 (5 schooldays)
Project language: English
Number of participants Roter Baum: 5
Age: 16 – 19 years old
Participation fee: 0 Euro

Description:

The project empowers young people, especially those from rural, peripheral or marginalised regions, to become more active digital citizens and narrators of change. Through non-formal education and creative media practices, the project addresses three interrelated challenges of modern times:

• Digital divide
• Eco-anxiety
• Desinformation

The project bridges the gap between real-world problems and digital action, building a sustainable European network of eco-digital storytellers committed to sustainability and active citizenship.

Here is the link to apply!

Project Type: Multilateral Youth Exchange
Project location: Berlin, Germany
Dates: 19.10.2026. – 29.10.2026 (autumn holiday)
Project language: English
Number of participants: 35
Number of participants Roter Baum: 7
Age: 18 – 30 years old
Participation fee: 0 Euro
Countries involved: Germany, Serbia, Romania, Italy and Hungary

Description:

“Nature in Frame” is a project that brings together young people from five different locations around the globe and invites them to explore and express their views on nature and urban landscapes. While the term “nature” stands for purity and the absence of human intervention, the term “environment” reflects the relationship between people and their surroundings. How can these concepts be integrated into our project? Photography will serve as a tool to unite them.

35 participants from five different countries come together to share their thoughts, boost their motivation and inspire each other on various meaningful topics. This project combines creativity, cultural exchange and environmental awareness and takes place in the vibrant city of Berlin. The participating countries include Serbia, Germany, Romania, Italy and Hungary.

Would you like to explore these ideas and create an image that reflects your unique perspective? Are you ready to immerse yourself in the world of photography and nature? Come and join us!

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Here is the link to apply!

Project type: ESC Teams Volunteering
Project location: Mussomeli, Italy
Dates: 30.06.2026 – 11.08.2026 (43 days of activity)
Project language: English
Number of participants: 30
Age: 18 – 30 years old
Participation fee: 0 Euro

Project description:

Hope2Outshine (H2O) is a Volunteering Teams project aimed at addressing key environmental and
social challenges in Sicily, with a strong focus on the water crisis, waste management, and the
inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities. The project provides European volunteers with
learning experiences based on Non-Formal Education, immersing them in local communities to
promote sustainable practices, strengthen social cohesion, and co-create practical and long-lasting
solutions. Through hands-on activities, intercultural exchange, and community engagement, H2O
fosters local resilience and contributes to making Sicily a model of sustainability and inclusion.

Here is the link to apply!

Project type: ESC Teams Volunteering
Project location: Mussomeli, Italy
Dates: 22.06.2026 – 12.08.2026
Project language: English
Number of participants: 26
Age: 18 – 30 years old
Participation fee: 0 Euro

Project description:

HANDS – Harvesting, Analysing and Nourishing Development Strategies project takes the
form of Volunteering Teams of the European Solidarity Corps and aims to create learning
opportunities and experiences based on Non-Formal Education, targeting disadvantaged
children and youth from different areas of Sicily. Volunteers will be immersed in a dynamic
and complex reality, learning not only to identify and address the needs of disadvantaged
communities, but also to develop innovative and adaptive educational approaches.

5 KEY OBJECTIVES:
– INNOVATIVE LEARNING METHODS: Develop and apply new itinerant pedagogical
approaches to improve access to education and fight educational poverty.
– STRONGER EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY: equip Sicilian educators with innovative tools
to address local challenges and share solutions with nearby areas.
– YOUTH INVOLVEMENT: Actively engage disadvantaged youth in project activities,
fostering their skills and community participation.
– LOCAL NEEDS: Address educational and social exclusion through sustainable methods.
– INTERNATIONAL REPLICATION: Develop innovative solutions in Sicily that can be
adapted and applied in other countries through international partnerships

Here is the link to apply!