Earthbound aims to address the growing disconnection between young people and nature, as reflected in our survey where participants rated their lifestyle as only moderately in balance with the natural world (3.08/5) and reported limited control over their phone use (2.93/5). Scientific perspectives such as Edward Wilson’s biophilia hypothesis and Richard Louv’s nature deficit disorder highlight the urgency of restoring this connection for mental health, resilience, and social well-being, making it a clear priority for youth work. The objectives of Earthbound are firmly rooted in non-formal education: to strengthen young people’s self-awareness and emotional well-being through nature-based practices and reflection; to build key youth competences such as leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and conflict resolution through experiential challenges; to foster intercultural dialogue and inclusion by creating safe spaces for exchange among young people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds; to develop critical thinking and active citizenship by equipping participants with the ability to recognize greenwashing, adopt sustainable habits, and engage with local communities; and to empower youth to take ownership of their learning journeys by leading peer-to-peer workshops and documenting their experiences. These objectives are realised through a progressive nine-day programme including trust-building activities like the Blind Hike and Buddy System, resilience-building through Shelter Building and the three-day mountain expedition, intercultural evenings and dialogue workshops, sustainability practices such as the Second-Hand Market and organic garden visits, and agency-building through personal workshops and local collaborations. Dissemination is embedded as part of the learning, with participants producing a project documentary, sharing reflections and creative content on social media, and contributing to local follow-up events led by partner organizations. By combining outdoor education, intercultural learning, and sustainable action with clear youth work objectives, Earthbound enables participants not only to reconnect with nature but also to grow as confident, skilled, and socially responsible young people who can multiply these practices in their communities.