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New brochure: culture and well-being in rural communities
This short publication by ELARD examines culture, well-being, and youth mental health in rural areas, highlighting the unique challenges rural communities face. The brochure explores the potential of telehealth to bridge gaps, offering a way to reach youth and promote equitable mental health care.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

New Interreg initiative strengthens Polish-Ukrainian cross-border cooperation and local communities
The initiative, under the Poland – Ukraine 2021-2027 Interreg programme, will support small-scale, non-investment projects that foster collaboration, cultural exchange, and community development between the two countries. The new Small Project Fund will allocate grants ranging from EUR 20 000 to EUR 90 000.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Online space for exchange on rural culture and creativity – join our new Community Group
Are you working on initiatives related to culture and creativity in rural areas? We offer you an online space for pan-European exchange on the topic – sign up to join our new Community Group!
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice

Rural Radicals: connecting urban creativity and rural regeneration
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Strengthening local democracy and participation in rural Netherlands through a youth village council
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform

Starlight project: opening new careers for rural youth through learnings about astronomy-based tourism
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform