Main aim: promote the social inclusion, personal development, and emotional well-being of young people with disabilities or SEN through the combination of innovative art therapy and green skills.

Objectives:

1. Increase participation of youth with disabilities in social activities by at least 30% over the project duration.

2. Improve the emotional resilience of at least 70% of participants, measured through pre- and post-intervention surveys.

3. Train 15+ youth workers per country in green skills, art therapy, and psychological support.

4. Facilitate at least 5 cross-cultural knowledge exchanges through project events.

5. Develop and distribute the "Inclusive Growth Toolkit" with at least 500 downloads and 100 direct implementations in educational settings.

6. Reach at least 5,000 people through dissemination efforts (newsletters, events, social media).

Activities:

1. A 3-day international training in Greece will teach 3 youth workers per country green skills such as gardening, upcycling, and eco-crafts. A local 2-day follow-up activity will engage 10–20 young people with disabilities using the green skills learned.

2. A 3-day training in Portugal will introduce art therapy methods including music, painting, and performance arts to 3 youth workers per country. A local 2-day follow-up activity will involve 10–20 young people with disabilities in art-based inclusion activities.

3. A 3-day training in Italy will equip 3 youth workers per country with psychological support strategies for youth with disabilities. A local 2-day follow-up activity will engage 10–20 youth with disabilities in mental health and well-being workshops.

4. The Inclusive Growth Toolkit will be developed. It will include modules on art therapy, green skills, and psychological support; detailed training reports with methods and feedback; adapted activities for youth with disabilities or SEN; analysis of social and emotional impact; and a digital portfolio of participant artwork and stories.

5. A 7-day inclusive winter camp will be held in Romania with 5 youth and 2 youth workers from each partner country, featuring team-building games, collaborative art sessions, green workshops, cultural exchange activities, and concluding with an exhibition and reflection session. "Inclusive Growth Toolkit" will be applied during this Winter Camp.

6. A Dissemination and Sustainability Plan will be developed at the project's start, followed by quarterly newsletters by ACPA, local events in each country to share results and the Toolkit, a social media campaign with updates and success stories, and presentations of outcomes at international conferences and to policymakers.

Results:

1. 75+ youth workers will be trained in green skills, art therapy, and psychological support for inclusion.

2. 150+ youth with disabilities will be engaged in creative, therapeutic, and educational local activities.

3. 500+ downloads of the Inclusive Growth Toolkit, ensuring broad accessibility for educators and NGOs.

4. 10,000+ social media engagements, spreading awareness of inclusion, mental health, and sustainability.

5. 5+ international conferences and events where project outcomes and tools will be presented to stakeholders.

6. 5 local dissemination events will be held across partner countries, reaching 500+ professionals and community members.

7. 35+ young participants will take part in the Inclusive Winter Camp, promoting cross-cultural exchange and confidence.

8. Artworks and success stories from youth will be exhibited and shared through public events and online platforms.