Training offer : Solar Futures - Permaculture in Spain

Date: 18 – 27 August 2026

Location: Casa Algaia, Zaragoza, Spain

Organizer: Boodaville (Youth NGO)

Goal: The “Solar Futures” Training Course is an immersive Erasmus+ learning experience designed for youth workers, educators, and changemakers interested in sustainability, regenerative living, and community resilience. Through experiential learning and hands-on practice, participants will explore how ecological design, natural building, emotional resilience, and storytelling can support the creation of sustainable futures and inspire positive social change.

The training invites participants to imagine and co-create alternative futures grounded in environmental responsibility, community care, and regenerative practices, while developing practical tools that can be transferred into youth work and community projects.

Who can participate: Youth workers, educators, facilitators, community leaders, activists, sustainability practitioners, and individuals interested in permaculture, regenerative design, environmental education, and social transformation.

Participants from: Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries

Funding: Accommodation, meals, programme activities, and travel reimbursement are covered according to Erasmus+ regulations and the financial conditions established by the organisers. Participants should consult the official call for detailed information regarding travel support and eligibility.

Additional details:

• 8-day immersive training experience in rural Spain

• Hosted at Casa Algaia, an ecological learning and community space near Zaragoza

• Focus on sustainability, regenerative practices, and ecological transition

• Introduction to permaculture design principles and their application in community projects

• Hands-on workshops on natural building techniques and sustainable living practices

• Exploration of emotional resilience and well-being as essential elements of social and environmental change

• Storytelling methodologies to communicate visions of sustainable futures and inspire collective action

• Experiential learning approach combining practical activities, reflection, and peer exchange

• International intercultural learning environment with participants from across Europe

Key themes:

• Permaculture and regenerative design

• Natural building and ecological living

• Community resilience and sustainability

• Emotional resilience and inner transition

• Storytelling for social and environmental transformation

• Youth engagement in climate action and sustainable development

Learning outcomes:

• Increased knowledge of permaculture principles and regenerative practices

• Enhanced ability to facilitate sustainability-related learning activities

• Practical experience with natural building and ecological design tools

• Improved resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness

• Stronger storytelling and communication skills for social impact projects

• Expanded international network of sustainability-focused youth workers and educators

Working language: English

Application deadline (24h CET): 4 July 2026

More information:https://trainings.salto-youth.net/14962/