ESC In Portugal- VESSEL - Volunteering as an Engine for Solidarity, Social Engagement and Learning Opportunities

Y.S.T. (Youth-Solidarity Travellers) was born in Bologna on the 9th June 2021 from the idea of some members of previous associations such as Associazione Antigòna and Clean Up Pescara, respectively in the city of Bologna and Pescara. Y.S.T. is based on values ​​such as solidarity, European citizenship, social inclusion and sustainability, aims to: promote youth mobility and create a conscious and active community of Young Solidarity Travellers, be an incubator space for ideas and projects to support young people to promote a positive change in the society. The main actions that association basically intends to implement are: - to organize activities to promote youth mobility and both local and European volunteering; - Organize initiatives to raise awareness of the different volunteer projects and make known the different experiences of each volunteer; - to Promote activities aimed at cultural interchange and the defense of differences, against all forms of racism and discrimination; - to Encourage and promote a conscious travel ethic, respectful of the environment and completely sustainable, especially among young people; - to Promote the protection of the environment and the territory; -to Promote Art, music and Youth culture. The organization's activities will be aimed at young people without any distinction, in order to achieve a more inclusive society.