The main aim of “Mind in Motion” is to empower young people by promoting physical activity and outdoor education as tools for resilience, mental wellbeing and social inclusion. From a youth work perspective, the project seeks to provide hands-on, participatory experiences where young people develop competencies that extend beyond traditional learning environments. Specific objectives include: Promoting inclusion and accessibility in youth work: ensuring outdoor and urban physical activities are adapted to young people with fewer opportunities, including those from minority backgrounds, low-income neighbourhoods or with perceived disabilities. Activities will be designed to overcome barriers such as social isolation, lack of motivation or limited access to open public spaces or natural environment. Strengthening mental and physical wellbeing: supporting participants in adopting holistic practices that combine physical exercise, connection with nature, mindfulness, and social interaction. By demonstrating the benefits of accessible outdoor activity, the project encourages young people to incorporate wellbeing practices into daily life. Developing transferable skills for youth work: participants will gain leadership, facilitation, teamwork and problem-solving skills through experiential learning. They will be empowered to organise their own outdoor activities within their communities, fostering peer support, collaboration and creativity. Encouraging participatory and learner-centred approaches: activities will be co-designed and adapted in real time based on participants’ needs and input. This reinforces autonomy, responsibility, and ownership over learning processes, which are core principles of non-formal education in youth work. Fostering social cohesion and community engagement: through group-based activities and discussions on inclusion, diversity, and mental health, participants will learn to create spaces where everyone feels welcomed and valued. The project encourages a culture of shared responsibility and engagement, enabling young people to act as agents of change in their communities. Supporting sustainability and continuity of impact: participants will contribute to dissemination tools, such as an online diary, and lead local follow-up activities to ensure learning outcomes are shared widely. Partner organisations will integrate project methodologies into their ongoing youth programmes, extending the project’s impact beyond the exchange itself. Strengthening cross-border collaboration and European values: by engaging with peers from multiple countries (Armenia, Belgium, Croatia, France, Georgia and Ukraine – which, at the time of writing, remains in a particularly uncertain and vulnerable position), participants will enhance intercultural dialogue, challenge stereotypes, and promote European values of solidarity, equality, and inclusion in youth work. Expected achievements in youth work practice: - Young people will gain confidence, resilience, and practical skills to organise inclusive outdoor activities in both urban and natural environments; - Participants will develop a network of peers and professionals to exchange knowledge, experiences, and good practices in youth work; - Partner organisations will enhance their capacity to implement inclusive, wellbeing-oriented outdoor education programmes; - Local and regional communities will benefit from activities that foster inclusion, mental health awareness, and active lifestyles; - Evidence and resources produced by the project will support long-term improvements in youth work policies and practices at national and European levels. In essence, “Mind in Motion” aims to combine physical activities, outdoor education and other methodologies, associated with non-formal learning to create a sustainable, inclusive, and empowering approach to youth work – equipping both young people and youth organisations with tools to positively impact communities and society at large.