Research Act Impact (RAI) – Youth Exchange
The Research, Act, Impact (RAI) Youth Exchange equips young people aged 16-26 from Romania, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Italy, with the methodological tools of Youth-led Participatory Action Research (YPAR)
Decolonizing Approaches through Reflexivity and Exchange – Training
The Decolonizing Approaches through Reflexivity and Exchange (DARE) training brings together youth workers from Belgium, Greece, Spain and Italy for a week of learning, reflection and collaboration.
Inclusive Education Across Our Community
This year’s Inclusion Member Forum theme focuses on inclusive pedagogies which have proved to better support students from non-dominant socioeconomic backgrounds, and aims to enrich our understanding of inclusive education practices and challenges across our community.
Olly’s Interview
Kosara:What’s your name? Olly:Full name? Kosara:You can go with just your first name. Olly:Okay. Olly. Kosara:How old are you? Olly:17 Kosara:Where do you come from? Olly:I was born in the Netherlands but raised for most of my life in the South of Spain. Kosara:How long have you been in a Democratic school? Olly:For 6 years, […]
Noemie’s Interview
What if school meant traveling, sleeping in forests, and learning through adventure? In this episode, Noëmie from Belgium shares her experience in a democratic school and later at the alternative traveling school Lycée Voyageurs, where classes happened on the road. She describes organizing trips, making decisions in circles, and discovering the balance between freedom and […]
Ceder’s Interview
What’s it like to step into a sociocratic school and immediately start shaping it yourself? In this episode, Ceder from the Netherlands shares how joining De Vrije Ruimte opened the door to real participation, from launching a student coffee machine project to debating phone policies and helping redesign shared spaces. He reflects on finding his […]
Sjef’s Interview
Can a change of school help you discover who you really are? In this episode, Sjef from the Netherlands looks back on three years in a democratic high school that gave him space to grow at his own pace. What began as a practical decision became a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and shared responsibility. He […]
Inclusive Voices Conference
The Inclusive Voices Conference is a youth-led summit bringing together 50 young representatives from rural Ireland, Spain, and Belgium to engage in direct face-to-face dialogue with EU policymakers. It is the moment where grassroots rural experiences meet high-level decision-making to advocate for a more inclusive and participatory Europe.
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
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 […]