Through FLAME, “Framing Leadership: Artivism Meets Ecovillages”, we aim to enhance the capacity of youth workers and youth organisations to respond to current social and ecological challenges with more creative, participatory, and value-based approaches. The project seeks to strengthen cooperation between practitioners, organisations, and community initiatives working in sustainability, ecovillages, and non-formal education, creating a solid foundation for long-term collaboration and future joint projects. A central ambition is to support youth workers in integrating artivism – artistic expression used for social and environmental engagement – into their daily practice. In a context where many young people experience uncertainty, eco-anxiety, and disengagement, youth workers need methods that go beyond information-based education. The project aims to equip them with creative, embodied, and experiential tools that help young people express emotions, develop critical thinking, and take an active role in shaping their communities. From a youth work perspective, this means expanding the range of non-formal methodologies available, strengthening facilitation competences, and encouraging learning processes that combine creativity, reflection, and action. The activity is situated within the context of ecovillages and sustainable communities, which offer concrete examples of alternative ways of living, organising, and collaborating. By learning in and with such environments, youth workers can better understand how sustainability can be experienced as a lived practice rather than an abstract concept. The project therefore aims to help participants translate community-based sustainability principles – such as cooperation, shared responsibility, and ecological awareness – into youth work settings in urban and rural contexts. Another key objective is to reinforce professional exchange and peer learning among youth workers. The project creates structured and informal spaces where participants can share experiences, discuss challenges, and reflect on their roles as educators and facilitators. This contributes to improving the quality of youth work practice by encouraging critical reflection, mutual support, and the development of common reference points. From a practical standpoint, the project aims to support youth workers in designing and implementing new local activities that combine creativity, sustainability, and youth participation. It also seeks to stimulate the emergence of new international partnerships and project ideas, strengthening the organisational capacity of the participating organisations and the Yes To Sustainability network as a whole. The main objectives of this project are: To strengthen the network by involving more youth workers and developing a shared strategy for youth work across countries. To raise awareness about the link between artistic expression, creativity, and social change. To introduce artivism as a tool for youth work and sustainability. To provide performative and creative methodologies for self-expression and activism. To strengthen cooperation, teamwork, and initiative skills. To highlight youth work at local level through engagement with the hosting community. To increase knowledge about climate change and ecological transition through artistic activism. To encourage active participation in society and responsible citizenship. To create space for reflection on past collaborations and future projects.