Discover ten inspiring Good Practices on sustainability, rural heritage, mobility, youth empowerment, and more!

• Empowering rural youth to participate in local-decision making processes in Romania; 

• Supporting youth leaving institutional care in transitioning to independent living in Nechanice, Czechia; 

• Transforming a schoolyard into a regenerative space for play and learning in Kolarec, Croatia; 

• Promoting learning, sustainability and personal growth through an innovative eco-community in Argolida, Greece; 

Gender equality and women’s empowerment 

• Fostering gender equality and work-life balance through research, capacity building and intergenerational mentoring in Slovenia; 

• Advancing women’s participation in local politics through a place-based, participatory action programme in Germany. 

• Supporting local social, cultural and economic activities through a family-run heritage venue in Fenagh, Ireland; 

• Strengthening local crisis preparedness and resilience through LEADER networks in Småland, Sweden; 

• Enhancing rural mobility through local capacity and innovation in Italy, Spain, Romania and Germany; 

• Revitalising local economies by acquiring and renovating vacant venues for community-led businesses and essential services in France;