About the Project

  • Project name:  Make It Alive
  • Agreement number: 2025-3-CY01-KA152-YOU-000371963
  • Location: Pissouri, Cyprus (Hylatio Tourist Village)
  • Activity dates: 10–18 October 2026
  • Project duration:  February 2026 – December 2026
  • Participants: 48 young people + 16 leaders from Cyprus, Portugal, Austria, Lithuania, Serbia, Poland, Romania, and Greece.
  • Topics: Environmental Recovery, Climate Action, Youth Empowerment, Sustainable Living, Community Engagement, Intercultural Dialogue, and Erasmus+ 
  • Applicant Organization:  SIMVOULIO KOINONIKIS EVIMERIAS PISSOURIOU (Cyprus) 
  • Project Coordinators:  Gita Vaskelyte – gita.vaskelyte@gmail.com , Nikolas Nikolaou: nicckolas44@gmail.com;

Make It Alive is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange that brings together young people from across Europe to support ecological restoration and community recovery in Cyprus after the devastating wildfires of 2025.

During the exchange, participants will work in international teams, sharing their cultures, ideas, and experiences while taking part in hands-on environmental and educational activities. Together, they will contribute to restoring natural spaces and learn more about climate action, cooperation, and sustainable living.

Through practical environmental work, intercultural learning, and educational workshops, participants will actively help restore damaged ecosystems while developing important skills such as sustainability, teamwork, and leadership. The project combines environmental action with youth empowerment, encouraging young people to become more aware of their role in protecting the planet and promoting sustainable lifestyles.

The exchange will take place in Pissouri, Cyprus, creating a space where young people can collaborate, learn from each other's cultures, and work together for a shared environmental goal. By reconnecting people with nature and the local community, the project aims to bring life, hope, and solidarity back to the areas affected by the wildfires.

Project Aim

The main aim of the project is to empower young people to take action in environmental restoration and climate resilience while fostering intercultural cooperation and active citizenship.

The project aims to:

  • Support the recovery of natural areas affected by wildfires

  • Raise awareness about climate change and environmental responsibility

  • Encourage youth participation and active citizenship

  • Promote sustainable living and ecological habits

  • Strengthen intercultural dialogue and cooperation among European youth

  • Inspire young people to become environmental ambassadors in their communities

Expected Impact

The project will create positive impacts both for young people and the local community.

For participants:

  • Increased environmental awareness

  • Practical experience in ecological restoration

  • Development of teamwork and leadership skills

  • Cross-cultural friendships and cooperation

  • Motivation to engage in climate action and volunteering

For the local community:

  • Support in restoring natural areas affected by wildfires

  • Increased international visibility and solidarity

  • Renewed connection between people and nature

  • Inspiration for future community environmental initiatives

"Make It Alive" is not only about restoring nature, but about empowering young people to care for it.