The Open Door project explored how nature-based activities can support inclusion, confidence, well-being and meaningful connection for young people with disabilities and fewer opportunities. Across the partner countries, each organization tested outdoor and therapeutic activities adapted to the needs of its participants, creating safe spaces where young people could learn, cooperate, move, reflect and build trust.
The videos created by the project partners offer a visual insight into this shared journey. They show different local realities, diverse groups of participants and varied approaches to nature-based inclusion, while also reflecting the common values of the project: accessibility, participation, support, and the belief that nature can become a powerful space for personal and social development.
Fundacja Imago – Poland
During the Open Door project in Poland, nature became a meeting point for growth, connection and shared experiences among neurodivergent young people, mainly on the autism spectrum. The first video offers a glimpse into this journey, where outdoor challenges and simple daily moments helped build trust, cooperation and a sense of belonging.
The second video brings us closer to the voices of participants and the facilitator, who share their personal reflections, challenges and achievements. Together, the videos show how nature, combined with support and companionship, can open paths towards confidence, autonomy and meaningful human connections.
Video 1: https://youtube.com/shorts/8ehe13_hbRc?si=Z_fWianvdfOlCrKr
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKUj8ZSt8zQ
Experientia – Spain
Open Door Spain came to life through the people who participated and grew within the project. Each activity became an opportunity for connection, learning and support. In the first video, you will find a visual summary of the activities carried out during the local testing phase.
In the second video, participants share real stories about how the experience shaped their journey. Together, these videos reflect the heart of a project built on trust, inclusion and shared growth.
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyDbQqOEI3E
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbxkuEuitO8
Association for Wilderness and Adventure Therapy – Czechia
In Czechia, the Open Door project created opportunities for young people to discover nature as a space for reflection, cooperation and personal courage. Through outdoor and adventure-based activities, participants were encouraged to step outside their usual routines, work together, face small challenges and recognize their own strengths in a supportive environment.
The video prepared by the Czech partner captures moments of movement, dialogue, teamwork and quiet connection with the natural surroundings. It shows how wilderness and adventure therapy can support young people in developing confidence, emotional awareness and a deeper sense of belonging, while also demonstrating the importance of carefully guided outdoor experiences in inclusive youth work.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t46JKp7SdCY
Asociația Babilon Travel – Romania
During the local testing phase of the Open Door project in Romania, nature became a space for learning, connection and courage. This video offers a glimpse into the experiences of young people with visual and hearing impairments as they took part in inclusive outdoor activities, explored movement and adapted sports, and discovered new ways of connecting with each other and with the natural environment.
The short video captures moments from our journey of building trust, stepping outside comfort zones and discovering how nature can support connection, movement and well-being.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IJ4IPSzu84
Together, these videos present the diversity and richness of the Open Door project. They show that inclusive outdoor activities are not only about being in nature, but also about creating conditions where every young person can participate, contribute, feel supported and experience progress at their own pace.