our mission, philosophy and goals

Adastra provides a supportive environment that enables young people, youth leaders and others to develop their talents, knowledge and skills. It provides them with support in finding suitable education and/or employment in the desired field, as well as in the development of ideas and projects. An important goal is to encourage actions and activities that will encourage young people to lead a better life for themselves and their peers, and enable them to acquire skills through informal work methods.

We raise awareness of important youth issues, develop partnerships between youth organizations around the world and continuously involve young people with fewer opportunities in international mobility and other projects.

In accordance with our philosophy, we always place people at the center of all our activities: with the young people we meet, to make them aware, “successful”, satisfied and happy citizens; in the case of our colleagues, to be successful and motivated in their work and the development of their ideas. We believe that it is important to listen to people, to understand their needs and to find solutions together in an open and innovative approach. Therefore, our work has always been based on many approaches and activities: sports, music, theater, dance, art, performances, outdoor experiences (in nature and with a focus on sustainability), digital skills, IT literacy and personal support and a personal approach. In doing so, we often cooperate with local, national and also international organizations.

Goals of the institute:

– accepting diversity and preventing hate speech;

– promote the values of diversity and inclusion of young people;

– fight against stereotypes and xenophobia;

– to strengthen the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary for the full acceptance, support and promotion of differences in society;

– involving people with fewer opportunities in international projects;

– support and encourage local initiatives and projects;

– transition to green energy;

– sustainable self-sufficiency and sustainable construction;

– to support and encourage the involvement of young people in voluntary work for the benefit of the community;

– cooperate and fight against racism, discrimination and corruption;

– education of youth workers and other interested parties;

– development of ideas for a better future for young people and others;

– intergenerational cooperation;

– connecting with other organizations and institutions.