From 1 to 5 September 2025, young changemakers and partner representatives from Spain (Consulta Europa), Germany (YouthX), and Turkey (ECO-IN) gathered in Berlin for the YoungSDG Bootcamp. Organised within the Global Youth for SDGs: Empowering Future Leaders project, the Bootcamp combined workshops, study visits, and intercultural experiences designed to inspire youth-led action for sustainability.
Over three days of immersive learning, participants explored how to bring the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to life in their own communities. Through storytelling workshops, gamified SDG challenges, and collaborative discussions, they examined local examples of sustainable practices and reflected on how to transfer these insights into concrete initiatives back home. The sessions strengthened their understanding of the interconnected nature of the SDGsand encouraged them to design local activities aligned with the 2030 Agenda.
Beyond the workshop space, the group discovered Berlin through a sustainability lens—visiting community gardens, local initiatives, and historical sites that offer practical examples of small-scale actions contributing to global impact. These experiences reinforced the message that meaningful change often begins at community level.
A particularly memorable moment was the intercultural evening, where participants shared traditional food and personal stories from their home countries. The session transformed into a celebration of diversity, dialogue, and connection—values at the heart of the project.
As the Bootcamp concluded, participants began planning local events for 2026 aimed at raising SDG awareness and promoting youth-led sustainability actions in their regions. Together, they outlined how to make the SDGs more tangible in everyday life, bridging global challenges with local realities.
To acknowledge their learning journey, commitment, and active participation, all participants received the Youthpass certificate, recognising the competences they developed during the Bootcamp and their contribution to advancing the SDGs.