Noemie’s Story
In this interview, Noémie engages with young people from Belgium and the Netherlands, both students and alumni of democratic schools. Through their personal testimonies, they reflect on how democratic values have shaped their learning journeys, influenced their everyday social interactions, and impacted their lives as a whole. https://quest-eu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/lv_0_20250726211313.mp4
For a More Holistic Focus on Education – Enhancing the “Union of Equality” Strategy 2021-2030
Sampo Kolu, our youngest advisory board member, has formally submitted his response to the European Commission’s consultation on “Enhancing the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
UN Call: Inputs on Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment
At QUEST we mobilized our network of schools, composed of both alternative and
traditional schools across Europe, to answer the suggested questionnaire. In the
first part of the document we provide you with summaries of their answers
based on the educational model.
New Anti-Racism Strategy – QUEST’s Education and Right-Based Position
QUEST acknowledges the European Commission’s efforts to integrate anti-racism education and implement intersectional approaches. However, the strategy largely prioritises vague notions of diversity and inclusion over structural transformation, failing to confront the embedded systems of racism within policies, curricula, and institutions.
SWELL
December 2025 – November 2028
QUEST Activities Report 2025
The Activities Report 2025 was produced by QUEST team in December 2025 as key deliverable for the reporting of the Operating Grant “Civil Society Cooperation in the Education”, in the framework of the Single Grant Agreement 2025. View pdf
Nonviolent Communication Guidelines for Teachers
Nonviolent Communication (NVC), developed by Marshall B. Rosenberg, is a communication approach grounded in empathy, clarity, and mutual respect. Its purpose is to help individuals connect with themselves and others in ways that reduce conflict, increase cooperation, and foster emotional safety.
October 2025
Hi everyone! October has been a month shaped by powerful conversations, meaningful experiences, and international collaborations. After almost two years in the project, YOUCARE (Youth Creating Action Research on Eco-Anxiety) has come to an end, closing with a Final Conference which gathered 29 young people from Bulgaria, Ireland, Italy, and Lithuania to present their findings […]
September 2025
Helloo The month of September has been a busy month for QUEST, full of energy, deadlines, and team-building moments! The month has started with welcoming new roles within the team! After months of dedication as interns, Sara Acevedo and Elena López have now taken on the roles of Project Officer and Communication Officer, respectively, while […]
Ola’s Interview
What happens when you switch from a traditional school to a democratic one in your final years? In this episode, Ola (19) from Warsaw shares how joining a free democratic school transformed her outlook and confidence. She opens up about the powerful difference of being treated with genuine respect by adults, the challenges of accessibility […]