A Drop Brings Change

A Drop Brings Change is an international contact-making seminar bringing together representatives of European civil society organisations who work in youth work and non-formal education and are interested in water protection, environmental responsibility and active citizenship.

The activity will provide a space for NGO staff members, project managers, grant writers, decision-makers and active volunteers to exchange experiences, share practical methods and identify common priorities. Through non-formal learning, peer exchange and collaborative project development, participants will build new partnerships and develop concrete ideas for future European cooperation.

The seminar is intended for organisations with a serious interest in developing and submitting international project proposals, particularly under Erasmus+, CERV, LIFE or Horizon Europe. The cooperation initiated in Madeira should continue after the activity and contribute to joint applications in 2027.

The project aims to:

• Strengthen participants’ understanding of water-related environmental challenges and their links to everyday choices, community life and active citizenship

• Explore how water awareness can be addressed through youth work and non-formal education

• Exchange organisational experiences, good practices and educational methods

• Establish sustainable cooperation between European youth and environmental organisations

• Develop concrete international project ideas for future European funding calls

Main activities:

1. International contact-making seminar in Madeira: representatives of youth and environmental organisations will take part in team-building, thematic discussions, peer exchange and project-based group work.

2. Development of future cooperation: participants will identify shared priorities, form project teams and further develop the international project ideas initiated during the seminar.

3. Follow-up and dissemination: participants will share their experiences within their organisations and wider networks and provide updates on the development and submission of the project proposals.