Across Europe, a significant share of young people struggle to enter or remain in employment, education or training. In 2024, the NEET rate for the EU-27 (age 15–29) stood at 12.8%, but with striking disparities between countries: Germany at 8.2%, and Italy with the highest rate at 23.7%

The main challenge is to engage and empower young people in post-war recovery efforts, ensuring they are prepared to face future challenges and become leaders of change in their communities. The war context in Ukraine has left many young individuals without clear pathways for education, employment and civic engagement. By holding educational events, we aim to provide young people with the skills, knowledge and inspiration needed to actively participate in rebuilding their communities.

The forest fires of August 2022 in Castellón province presented a significant environmental and humanitarian challenge. The fire ravaged 19,159 hectares of land, including 17,352 hectares of forest, affecting various municipalities and forcing the evacuation of 1,500 residents. The severity of the fire led to the confinement of multiple municipalities of the Alto Palancia area, underscoring the immediate threat to human safety and community stability. Ecologically, the devastation was profound, with an estimated 4,000 hectares deemed

The challenge aims to address the critical intersection between mental health and crisis contexts, recognising the profound and long-lasting impact that adverse events have on individuals’ psychological well-being.