Hosted in the inspiring Bendruomenių namai, a space that truly reflects what strong, community-led work can look like in practice, the meeting focused on final preparations for the upcoming international conference and on a deeper reflection on the project’s impact.

Over the past 18 months, this partnership has worked with young people, particularly in rural communities, to build confidence, strengthen digital and creative skills, and create space for them to express their voices and identities through storytelling. The impact is visible not just in the outputs, but in the skills, perspectives and connections developed along the way.

Alongside the meeting, we visited Balsių mitologinis parkas, a beautiful site connected to the Lithuanian project activities. We visited beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, a reminder of the local cultures and environments at the heart of this work.

It was also a special moment to see the Digital Story Guide for Youth in print across multiple languages: a shared output shaped by all partners and designed to support young people in exploring storytelling in their own contexts.

We’re also pleased to share that the Methodology & Activity Guide for Youth Workers is now available online, offering practical tools and approaches for those working directly with young people:

Digital Story Guide for Youth: https://digitalstory.eduprojects.eu/digital-story-guide/

Guide for Youth Workers: https://digitalstory.eduprojects.eu/guide-for-youth-workers/

A full day of reflection, progress, and shared work, and an important step as the project moves towards its final stage.