Luxembourg – CoconutWork

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Here you'll find the practical tools, materials and resources that were created as part of our initiatives

Coconuts Meet EU Policy at the EU4YourFuture Conference

The Coconuts have a taste of the Europa Experience! On 23rd May we took our participants from Eelectrickplus Erasmusplus Youth Exchange to attend the EU4YourFuture conference in Luxembourg, a place dedicated to shaping the future of the social and solidarity economy in Europe. It was an absolute blast! Our participants proudly shared the ideas and work they developed during the exchange. They had the chance to: ⭐️ Co-create a Vision Board with other young people and policymakers, using collages to imagine how to strengthen the EU’s social pillar and boost youth participation.⭐️ Engage in dialogue with Members of the European Parliament and EU representatives⭐️ Share their voice through inspiring testimonials Big thanks to Wecitizens Asbl and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Luxembourg for making it all happen! Special thanks to the Luxembourg National Agency Anefore, and the guest MEP speakers: Tilly Metz and Charles Goerens.

Youth Take the Lead at Electrick+ to Advocate for Democracy

During the last days of our Electick+ youth exchange we were excited to see our coconuts go from problems to solutions, creating campaigns and pitching them to address issues that hold young people from participating in democratic and electoral processes. We saw creative and funny reels, community space proposals, calls for digital advocacy, and youth-led info platforms – all designed to boost youth participation and awareness. Thus resulting in: 👉 Awareness-raising video campaigns 👉 Proposals for local youth spaces 👉 Informational platforms to support participation 👉Youth-to-youth advocacy strategies 👉 Community spaces & events Between campaign labs and final presentations, we also reflected on what it means to be an advocate and how even small steps can shift systems. Inspired by each other and the voices we met at the Europe4YourFuture conference, we’re now ready to do more and give more!

Connecting Advocacy and Youth Participation with Electick+

On the 16th of May, we turned up the voltage on youth participation and advocacy in Luxembourg with Electrick+ Youth Exchange ⚡️ in hopes of charging up the next generation of change-makers. We had just wrapped up a whirlwind of pitches, prototypes, and digital dreams, but it was high time to bring 40 young minds from across Europe to: 🔹Understand how advocacy works today, and what strategies and systems exist at both national and EU levels. 🔹Show how young people can make a difference in decisions made by their countries and the EU. 🔹Help young people build digital skills by learning about new ways to take part online. 🔹Support young people in creating and promoting their own advocacy efforts, using real-life examples as inspiration. 🔹Boost critical thinking by helping them learn how to assess and question information found online. Over the course of the program, the teams have diagnosed what’s holding young people back from taking part in elections and other democratic processes. Participants divided themselves into teams to develop real solutions to: 🔹 The lack of local youth communities. 🔹 The lack of motivation. 🔹 Inaccessibility of information. 🔹 Youth passivity and apathy. 🔹 The absence of unbiased information.

Wrapping Up a Week of Youth-Led Entrepreneurial Innovation with Powerful Pitches

We have concluded our ReMindYourBusiness youth exchange in Weicherdange Luxembourg ✅ where our participants brainstormed, prototyped, and pitch-presented their solutions for various challenges we explored throughout the week: 👉Lack of safety in public spaces for young women in Stockholm suburbs due to frequent harassment. 👉Lack of time and support for single mothers in Bratislava struggling to balance work, childcare, and personal well-being. 👉Social isolation and limited access to digital tools for young people in Lesvos 👉Limited job opportunities for NEET youth in Sofia 👉Gender inequality and exclusion in Luxembourg’s entrepreneurial ecosystem 👉Cultural barriers preventing young women in Bratislava from fully participating in the workforce. 👉Resource gaps and inadequate support systems for low-income families in Athens They pitched new solutions that included subscription platforms, support networks, AI assistance, and educational tools, to name a few. Design thinking has been a core framework of this project, helping us empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test to turn abstract ideas into tangible impact. New friendships were formed, skills were sharpened, and memories were made that will inspire us long after this week.

Exploring Youth Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking with Re-mindyourbusiness

Luxembourg called again and we answered! 🇱🇺✨ We are here on Re-Mind Your Business to flip the script on what creating a business looks like for young people in 2025. We have brought together 40 participants from 7 countries to Weicherdange, Luxembourg! After a packed start (check our Insta stories!) we’re currently deep into day 3, but let’s take a sec to catch up: The first two days were all about breaking the ice, getting to know each other, sharing our national realities, and laying the foundation for what we’re here to do: turn job seekers into job creators. Our mission during this project is to:👉 Equip participants with the digital tools to build scalable ideas.👉 Develop a resilient, resourceful mindset that sees opportunities, not obstacles.👉 Rethink entrepreneurship as a forward-thinking choice, not just a backup plan. Stay tuned for more insights, breakthroughs, and behind-the-scenes chaos as we dive deeper into design thinking, digital skills, and big ambitions!

Designing a Better Future with Design YOU(th) Thinking!

This week we met in Luxembourg with our partners from Portugal and Italy to kick off Design YOU(th) Thinking. This project is a new KA2 Erasmus+ initiative focused on leveling up youth work across Europe. Over the next few months, we’ll be working closely with our partners, developing trainings and leading workshops on how to use design thinking to tackle socio-economic challenges, giving youth and youth organizations the tools to take on real-world issues with creativity, problem-solving, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Our objectives:🔹 Help participants use design thinking to tackle socio-economic challenges and solve crises with creativity & critical thinking.🔹 Enable young people to prototype, test, and develop viable business ideas through design thinking.🔹 Equip youth with the skills to design & manage projects independently, while helping organizations innovate & address community needs. Stay tuned because we have a lot to share with you soon!

Stop Bullying Project Online Event

Back with more updates from Coconut Luxembourg! We just took part in hosting an online event for the Stop Bullying Project, bringing together participants from Greece, France, Luxembourg, and Germany. With our partners @microkosmosorg, @myartistgr, and @associationresopa we dived into some big questions: Here’s what went down:✅ We introduced the project’s objectives and vision.✅ Shared insights and practical solutions.✅ Engaged in thoughtful discussions on combating bullying. Want to learn more? Check out 🔗 stopbullyingproject.eu

Coconut Luxembourg Takes a Stand Against Bullying!

In collaboration with the Institute of Social Work in Clermont-Ferrand, we took part in presenting the Erasmus+ project Stop Bullying ✋🚫 to participants from Romania, France, Spain, and Latvia. The project aims to engage youth workers through non-formal education to empower them in their educational initiatives with young people. It focuses on understanding how bullying manifests, developing effective strategies to prevent it, and fostering a culture of tolerance. The presentation sparked interest and curiosity in the initiative, inspiring attendees to take action in combating bullying and amplifying the project’s mission. We’ll be publishing more updates soon, so stay tuned for that! Make sure you check out the project’s official website to learn more about this intiative.

Elec-trick+

Learn about digital tools, democratic processes, and advocacy techniques to help you participate in civic life and influence decisions that affect you.

Re-mind your business!

Young Voices Sparking Green Change in Fuerteventura

After a week filled with energisers, meaningful conversations, unforgettable adventures, and valuable lessons, our time in DemoGreen Youth Exchange as come to an end. During the final days, our participants divided into six teams, and created impactful digital sustainability campaigns designed to inspire real-world action: We’re incredibly proud of our DemoGreen participants for their creativity, dedication, and the positive impact their campaigns promise to have in their communities.

Exploring the Intersection of Democracy and Environmental Sustainability

We’ve officially kicked off DemoGreenYE, our Youth Exchange in the beautiful Canary Islands! This week, 42 motivated young people from Romania, Luxembourg, Spain, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Poland have come together to explore the powerful connection between democracy and sustainability. At its core, democracy ensures every voice counts in shaping our shared future. In an era marked by pressing environmental challenges, integrating ecological thinking into democratic practices isn’t just beneficial, it’s essential! Who better to drive this crucial integration forward than young people, whose futures depend directly on the decisions made today? The first days of our exchange have been dedicated to team building, defining key concepts, and sparking enthusiasm for the days ahead. Participants started by presenting “National Realities,” that highlight sustainability issues unique to their home countries, and discussing solutions, influential figures, and local contexts. We’ve also mapped out inspiring green activism initiatives across the represented countries. A special visit from Avanfuer, a local organization, gave participants practical insights into sustainability challenges and solutions right here in Fuerteventura to illustrate the tangible impact of activism. Of course, amidst the intense discussions, we’ve found moments to appreciate the stunning nature surrounding us, and we’ve enjoyed two vibrant intercultural

Meet the Elec-trick Campaign Teams

Ready to be inspired? Through our #ElectrickYE Erasmus+ Youth Exchange, participants from many different countries created high-quality campaigns to engage young people in EU elections, promote EU values, and advocate for issues that matter most to their communities. But it didn’t stop there! These campaigns started with Electrick and continued all the way to the European Elections! Seeing the quality of their work, we decided to highlight their results with everyone! Swipe through our post to learn more about their work! Shoutout to: @eu.reka24 🇵🇱 @eyouvote.bulgaria 🇧🇬 @nothoperdis_eu 🇪🇸 @civichub_ro 🇷🇴 @tvojaeu 🇸🇰 @eutmutato 🇭🇺 @rivoluzione.europea 🇮🇹

Concluding our Deep Exploration of Mental Health in the Desert

Sometimes, all you need to create magic is the right ingredients: young hearts filled with motivation, an ambitious project, a dedicated team, and stunning desert dunes. Mindful You(th) gave us the opportunity to share that magic together, stepping away from our everyday lives to explore what lies beyond. By the end of our Youth Exchange, we successfully reached our key objectives: As Loredana, one of our participants, beautifully summed it up:“After being used to office life for so long, this made me appreciate what’s outside. I now realise what the important things really are, and how a small effort of positivity can make my life go well.” The desert left a profound mark on each of us, providing space to reflect, prioritize our well-being, and return home with renewed commitment to these newfound insights. And for that experience, the Coconuts are deeply thankful.

Stop Bullying Kick-off Meeting

Important news from Coconut Luxembourg! We are super excited to get on board the Stop Bullying project with other project partners like Association Resopa (France), Microkosmos (Italy), and MYARTIST (Greece). Through this project, we will be introducing new tools, trainings, and campaigns that help us fight all sorts of bullying in our societies. If you are interested in helping to fight all forms of bullying, give the official Stop Bullying Page a follow on Facebook. Click here. More to come from this amazing project! Stay tuned.

Pursuing Inner Peace in the Desert – Mindful You(th)

The time has finally come for one of our most exciting projects ever! We’ve arrived in Merzouga, Morocco, surrounded by the awe-inspiring sand dunes and the profound silence of the Sahara Desert. We couldn’t ask for a more perfect setting to dive deep into the topic of mental health and mindfulness both in theory and practice! In a world buzzing with constant noise and daily pressures, Mindful You(th) youth exchange is a unique opportunity for young people to take a breath, reconnect with themselves, and explore the power of mindfulness and meditation in promoting mental well-being. After a long journey from Marrakech, we’ve settled into our charming Saharan hotel and begun getting to know our participants through fun icebreakers and energizers while slowly starting to tackle the main topic of the programme. During the following days, we’ve shattered mental health stigmas through a dynamic world café activity. Participants also showcased their creativity, revealing the prevalence of mental health issues and existing stigmas in their communities through creative mediums like theatre, poetry, and storytelling. And how can we forget the magical meditation sessions amidst the mystical vastness of the Moroccan Sahara? A truly unique opportunity for all of us to reconnect

Coconuts Meet EU Policy at the EU4YourFuture Conference

July 10, 2025

Youth Take the Lead at Electrick+ to Advocate for Democracy

July 10, 2025

Connecting Advocacy and Youth Participation with Electick+

July 10, 2025

Wrapping Up a Week of Youth-Led Entrepreneurial Innovation with Powerful Pitches

July 10, 2025

Exploring Youth Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking with Re-mindyourbusiness

May 12, 2025

Designing a Better Future with Design YOU(th) Thinking!

April 14, 2025

Stop Bullying Project Online Event

April 14, 2025

Coconut Luxembourg Takes a Stand Against Bullying!

April 14, 2025

Elec-trick+

Learn about digital tools, democratic processes, and advocacy techniques to help you participate in civic life and influence decisions that affect you.

April 9, 2025