International youth project: PRESET

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There are not too many project examples that merge the three pillars of the concept of Inclusion is Fusion.  Here is another project that is also aiming at young entrepreneurship, sustainability and social inclusion:

PRESET

The project “Preset“ strives for long-term future prospects of youth: It is about discovering and reinforcing the potential that especially lies in the field of ecology and development of sustainable projects. Young people shall be empowered and promoted so they are able to build up an independent economical future.




The project “Preset“ strives for long-term future prospects of youth: It is about discovering and reinforcing the potential that especially lies in the field of ecology and development of sustainable projects. Young people shall be empowered and promoted so they are able to build up an independent economical future.


Side benefits of this initiative are the improvement of transnational relations between participating youth organizations and transfer of knowledge in ecological disciplines.



For more information visit:

https://presetplatform.wixsite.com

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