Istra · Slovenia · Since 2014
We support local communities, preserve Istrian heritage, and create meaningful opportunities for volunteers from around the world.
"We believe that local communities, preserved heritage, and nature are the true wealth of Istria — and we work every day to protect them."
Every year we welcome volunteers from across Europe to live, work, and learn together in the heart of Istria. This summer's programme runs July–September. Find out what awaits you.
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Istria's dry-stone walls are more than landscape — they are living history. Our teams spent the spring month restoring kilometres of terraced farmland with local craftspeople.
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Our education programme brought 60 students from Slovenia and Croatia into the fields and forests of Istra for a week of hands-on environmental learning this spring.
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Istrian ecosystems are among the most diverse in Slovenia. We stopped and reversed the destruction of nature — working with local farmers and scientists.
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Repair cafés and community swap events are a powerful tool for addressing the challenges of global supply chains. Think local, act global.
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We fight for the human and environmental rights of the Istrian region. Working together with local communities is not just our method — it is our mission.
Read more"This experience has made me better and I feel I've learned much more than in years and years of school."— Christiana, Italy
"I will carry with me some of the best times of my life from this place. It changed the way I see the world."— Lyly, Quebec
"Thank you for some of the best experiences of my life. You brought out the hero in me."— Megan, United Kingdom
"Thank you for this amazing life experience. You gave me hope for the future and motivation for the present."— Laurane, France
"The project is an inspiration for me. My time here was a true blessing — I came as a stranger and left as family."— Ivano, South Africa
"It was the most amazing time of my life. I felt challenged, I grew, and I truly made a difference."— Philip, Germany
Every donation or hour of volunteering counts. Together we are building a sustainable future for the people and nature of Istrian Slovenia.
