Beyond Borders

11/02/2026

Still thinking about those Jonsok vibes... 🔥✨ Activity with Fosnavåg EMA Mottak

From the height of the bonfire to the record-breaking amount of hot dogs & other delicious food that went through, it was the perfect way to kick off the summer. 🌭🙌

The sun barely set, and the energy never dipped. Check out the highlights! 📸

Jonsok 2025: Done right. ✅🔥

05/02/2026

🌍 Voices of Youth – Turning Ideas into Impact 🇳🇴

On the 1st of February, we held our first collaborative meeting with young participants as part of our upcoming youth exchange in Norway.
The aim of the session was simple but powerful: to present the project idea and truly listen.

Young people shared their thoughts, expectations, and visions, actively contributing to the shaping of the project from the very beginning. This meeting marked the start of a collaborative writing process, where youth are not just participants but co-creators, decision-makers, and leaders.

Together, we are building a space where ideas rooted in lived experiences, community needs, and shared European values can grow into meaningful, sustainable projects. This is just the first step, but an important one, towards turning youth voices into real impact.

✨ The journey has begun.

Special thanks to our partner organizations:
LAG Vallis Colapis from Croatia
Spazio Aperto from Italy
Erasmus+ Office Falken Hagen from Germany
Raices y rutas from Spain

24/10/2025

🌿✨ Roots of Self – Finding Balance Through Nature ✨🌿

As part of our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange “Think Globally, Act Locally”, our amazing Portuguese team brought their local dissemination activity to life through an inspiring initiative called Roots of Self.

Set in the peaceful mountains of northern Portugal, this outdoor experience invited participants from ESN Minho to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect, both with themselves and with nature. 🌲💚

Through reflection, gentle outdoor activities, and meaningful conversations, the team explored how self-care and environmental care are beautifully intertwined. By nurturing our inner balance, we also nurture the world around us. 🌍

While the activity left no physical traces, it made a lasting emotional impact, reminding everyone that thinking globally and acting locally begins with caring for ourselves and the spaces we inhabit. 🌞

12/10/2025

Looking back at the summer of 2025, we are really thankful to all the people that traveled all the way to Høydal to spend time with us in the mountains⛰️⛺️🏕️

Sleeping in a tent for ten days and spending most of your time outdoors can be a challenge! 😅

Hopefully you’ve learned something new - about yourself, about nature, about companionship, inclusion, or maybe something completely different.. 💚 We hope all of you made a lot of new friends!

Nowadays, Beyond Borders and our partners are writing and planning new projects. 👩🏽‍💻👨🏽‍💻📝🗓️⌨️✍🏽We really hope that we can welcome new groups next summer, as we have done for the past six years!🤞🏽

We are also focusing a lot on arranging our local activities for refugee camps here in Sunnmøre, Norway.

Tag your friends if you see anyone you know, or if you want to join! ☺️ Hope to see you all again, or for the very first time.

09/10/2025

Throughout the year, we arrange a lot of different local activities✨

Today we went to Atlanterhavsparken in Ålesund. With 35 persons from the age 2-39, the group consisted of minor refugees from Fosnavåg EMA refugee camp, immigrant and local families. 🐠🐟🐡

27/08/2025

As part of our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange “Think Globally, Act Locally”, each national team is committed to organizing local dissemination activities in their home countries. These activities aim to share the knowledge, skills, and methods gained during the exchange, while bringing a positive impact to local communities. 🤸🏽‍♀️
Here is the follow-up post and videos from Laia Peña, who came from Spain to participate in our project. ❤️

Link to the post: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WIHf9cZJDsdphLCMssRoYjkcNdoSUQjQ/view?usp=sharing

25/08/2025

As part of our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange “Think Globally, Act Locally”, each national team is committed to organizing local dissemination activities in their home countries. These activities aim to share the knowledge, skills, and methods gained during the exchange, while bringing a positive impact to local communities. 🤸🏽‍♀️

Here are the follow-up activities and photos from the Ukrainian team.❤️

🔗 Link to the article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y3ZbvJnkcpZRc6gh5M2_T8X_Kj8HAU2E/view?usp=sharing
🔗 Link to the online workshops:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mW3Vd6cWfVdho4_VbmUXhXGkUvnT1UbJ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nNRSAvd9gSl2qMi6dtJ6HfDjAUYaRJg1/view?usp=sharing

24/08/2025

As part of our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange “Think Globally, Act Locally”, each national team is committed to organizing local dissemination activities in their home countries. These activities aim to share the knowledge, skills, and methods gained during the exchange, while bringing a positive impact to local communities. 🤸🏽‍♀️

Here are the follow-up activities and photos from the Armenian team.❤️

"Our first dissemination was held at our sending organization, Armavir Development Center. During this meeting, we presented the project to local participants and highlighted the main topics we had explored during the exchange. We spoke about recycling practices in Norway, the advanced level they are currently at, and compared it with the situation in Armenia. Together, we discussed how Armenia could gradually reach a similar level of progress. In addition, we talked about sustainability and the importance of its global goals. The participants were highly engaged, asked many questions, and we were happy to provide answers and share our experiences.

The second part of our dissemination took place in Vanadzor, the third biggest city in Armenia. After the exchange, one of our participants, Ani, became a team leader in a youth camp that was held in nature. She was very enthusiastic to pass on the knowledge she gained during the project, especially about recycling and its importance. The participants of the camp not only listened to her presentation but also put the knowledge into practice. During their hikes, they cleaned the areas of garbage, and Ani also organized interactive games that taught them how to sort waste correctly in a fun and engaging way.

Overall, these dissemination activities helped us reach a broader audience and raise awareness about recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. We are glad that through these initiatives, the outcomes of the project continue to have an impact, inspiring more young people in Armenia to think globally and act locally".

Link to the article: https://armavirdc.am/en/think-globally-act-locally-norway-experience-28-july-06-august/

23/08/2025

🪷🪴🍂🌿🍃PATH OF NATURE🪷🪴🍂🌿🍃

16-24 august 2025
Youth exchange in Annevoie, Belgium 🇧🇪

22/08/2025

As part of our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange “Think Globally, Act Locally”, each national team is committed to organizing local dissemination activities in their home countries. These activities aim to share the knowledge, skills, and methods gained during the exchange, while bringing a positive impact to local communities. 🤸🏽‍♀️

Here is the follow-up posts and videos from Adrián González García, who came from Spain to participate in our project. ❤️

Link to the post: https://www.facebook.com/1029819154/posts/pfbid02EKJ1qzQBwWkdmky1EaqoKMvMfcjehNnimCPzArPrgJuwi5fE5sQQJvhw5uuZ1MErl/?app=fbl

Link to a TikTok video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdCnea7e/

Echa un vistazo al video de 🦔Adrián.