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Unlocking minds, shaping future with the project "From Inside Out"
Unlocking minds, shaping future with the project "From Inside Out"
26.03.2024  Between 7th and 13th of March, we hosted a training seminar in Reykjavík for 20 youth workers, as part of the Erasmus+ KA2 project From Inside Out.   Our colleagues from YouinEurope Greece, Cj Aguedan , Ayuntamiento de Maracena, Psientífica and EPEKA Network also joined us.    The main. . .
Green Days with Gaia Iceland
Green Days with Gaia Iceland
23.03.2024 Our partners from Gaia Iceland hosted another successful Green Days event, and what a triumph it was! Your dedication to the environment is truly inspiring, and we are thrilled to share the same passion. We went for a trip to VAXA Technologies Iceland and Geothermal Exhibition / Jarðhitasýningin. . . .
The "From Inside Out" project is on track! 
The "From Inside Out" project is on track! 
08.02.2024  Coordinated by us and in collaboration with Epeka Slovenia, Centro de Juventude de Águeda , You in Europe, and Ayuntamiento de Maracena, we're working on a toolkit about mental health.   We had our first meeting at the Maracena Youth Center, and it was incredible!  We figured out how we w. . .
Screening of Documentary "Eating up Easter"
Screening of Documentary "Eating up Easter"
26.01.2024 Do you think that tourism has impacted the cultural identity of Icelandic people? Is it possible to make tourism sustainable and still benefit from economic opportunities? How do you promote and educate on sustainability?  All these questions and much more have been covered during our last week sc. . .
Introducing Coast Care Sunday!
Introducing Coast Care Sunday!
11.01.2024 New year, fresh vibes, same resolutions, but with a twist! We would like to introduce Coast Care Sundays, where we will be cleaning Icelandic shore with our lovely environmental heroes Ungir umhverfissinnar, Gaia Iceland, Landvernd umhverfisverndarsamtök    Emily shared some insights into th. . .
Documentary screening of "The Changing Face of Iceland"
Documentary screening of "The Changing Face of Iceland"
29.11.2023 Yesterday, we had the honor of organizing a documentary screening event in collaboration with ESB - Evrópusambandið á Íslandi / the European Union in Iceland.   We showcased Mark Terry’s documentary on Iceland’s changing nature due to the ongoing global climate crisis. The documentary origin. . .
New episode of Helpline Earth!
New episode of Helpline Earth!
20.11.2023 30 days ago, we sat down with volcanologist Giuseppe Marsala to learn more about the volcanoes in Iceland. Little did we know that just 20 days later, the geologically active area of Reykjanes would awaken for the fourth time in 3 years! Around midnight on November 10th, the coastal town of G. . .
SEEDS is 18!
SEEDS is 18!
07.11.2023 Happy 18th Birthday, SEEDS!  We became a grown-up.    Yes, “we”, because SEEDS is all of us. SEEDS is every volunteer who packed their bags and traveled all the way to Iceland, not fully knowing what to expect. SEEDS is each person who shared their time, energy, and passion with us over the. . .
Reflecting on a Year of Community work at Alviðra
Reflecting on a Year of Community work at Alviðra
23.10.2023  As winter blankets the landscape, we have concluded our final camp of the year at Alviðra. We want to take this opportunity to look back on our work at this community house, and the warmth and beautiful memories we received in return. Alviðra, nestled in the heart of an old farm, serves as an e. . .
Immerse yourself in an ocean of knowledge at the Whales of Iceland Museum
Immerse yourself in an ocean of knowledge at the Whales of Iceland Museum
18.10.2023 Today, let's bring attention to the Blue Whale! The Blue Whale, Earth's largest inhabitant, is a living testament to the beauty and fragility of our oceans. Despite their immense size and strength, they are vulnerable to various threats like ship strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, and habitat. . .
Joining forces for an incredible cleanup!
Joining forces for an incredible cleanup!
15.09.2023  Teaming up with Dive.is - PADI 5 Star Dive Center Iceland, we were part of a fantastic cleanup action last Saturday. Our collective efforts left us all feeling fulfilled with what we accomplished. In fact, we successfully removed 150 kg of trash from the Grandi area.   Dive.is chose to ce. . .
Coastal Cleanfun in Reykjavik!
Coastal Cleanfun in Reykjavik!
04.08.2023 Our amazing participants from the camp SEEDS 24. did a fantastic job cleaning the shoreline and having fun!  But that's not all – our environmental coordinator Boyana showed off her skills by turning trash into play! Watch her using old tube like a pro! 
Sólheimar Eco Village
Sólheimar Eco Village
26.07.2023 Our participants spend two days in Sólheimar eco village helping in the forestry project and in the greenhouses.  Just imagine picking ripe cherry tomatoes straight from the plant. For sure one is tempted to put one or two into the mouth instead of the bucket.
Coastal Clean-Up
Coastal Clean-Up
21.07.2023 Our participants from SEEDS 028 started the clean-up from a parking lot near Grótta lighthouse, a protected nesting area for birds, closed to visitors during the summer months. They began with a fantastic picnic, soaking up the precious vitamin D from the sun and tasting delicious food while obse. . .
Invited inside a volcano
Invited inside a volcano
19.07.2023 Hard work pays off, and sweet rewards await!  After days of dedicated hard work, a sweet and thrilling gift awaited participants at Bláfjöll. Can you guess what it was? They were invited inside a volcano!  As the paint dried on the lift houses, they embraced this once-in-a-lifetime. . .