YOUDEX Toolkit
This toolkit explores the potential of digital storytelling to engage young people in democratic participation and civic engagement. Developed under the Erasmus+ project YOUDEX – Youth Digital Storytelling for Democracy, it places youth personal narratives at the centre, demonstrating how lived experiences can illuminate democratic values in families, schools, and communities across Europe. The toolkit […]
Growing Beyond Gender: Practices for Outdoor Educators
This practical guide is designed to help educators construct, deconstruct, reflect, create, innovate, and unlearn. Readers are encouraged to use the material that resonates with their context, adapt what does not, and share their experiences with others. Gender inclusion is not about erasing differences. It is about ensuring that all children, regardless of their gender […]
July & August 2025
Hello hello This is Rachna, and I’m still the new kid on the block! I will walk you through what I have done so far in July and August! After what felt like an epic saga of visa wrangling, I finally joined QUEST Team in-person by mid-June! My first two weeks were a whirlwind, starting […]
June 2025
Hello hello This is Malena. I joined Quest on 19 May, so June was my official first month. During this time, I familiarised myself with how Quest works, its current projects, and EU policy. The team has always been extremely supportive. I finished writing an article about negotiated curriculums and started working on a project, […]
You Care Conference
17th OCTOBER
Krysia’s Story
What happens when a new student enters a democratic school? In this animation, Krysia shows us that while everything may seem wide open at first, it can also feel strangely limited. Without pressure or push, curiosity awakens, and the idea of learning transforms, becoming broader, more personal, and far more exciting than expected. This quiet, […]
Brophy’s story
The Day I Stopped Fearing Teenagers” I used to be scared of teenage boys…until I ended up working with a particularly troublesome group of them. This story’s about a surprisingly wholesome trip to the supermarket that completely changed how I view youth work and value democratic education. It’s funny, chaotic, a bit heartwarming, and involves […]
Pierre’s story
More than media, this project is a movement—challenging stereotypes, preserving memory, and forging solidarity. From oral histories to youth activism, each episode sparks dialogue and imagines a future of empathy and equity. Created as a resource for educators, researchers, and youth groups, Roma Voices centers on young Roma leaders in shaping inclusive public life across […]
Bo and Rada’s story
In this podcast episode, Boyan and Rada, students at a democratic school in Bulgaria, share how being trusted with real choices, from changing the lunch menu to shaping school life, helped them grow. They contrast this with painful experiences in conventional schools, where support was lacking, and reflect on how democratic education helped them rebuild […]
Denis Anahis and Frida’s story
In this podcast episode, Denis, Frida, and Anahí, three students from democratic schools, share their personal experiences of living and learning in democratic environments. Through their reflections, they highlight the striking contrasts between conventional and democratic education, particularly when it comes to conflict resolution and students’ ability to participate in shaping their learning spaces. Their […]