About the Project
RurALL (Rural Active Citizenship LABS) is a project that's all about the idea that 'citizen participation is citizen power'. The 2-year project is funded by the European Union under the CERV-2023-CITIZENS-CIV call coordinated by KÉK aims to empower rural people in local and EU-level environmental action and policy-making on global climate change. We want to get more rural people involved in climate and environment-related discussions, actions and policymaking. We're looking to reach and engage those who aren't currently active in or disappointed by existing local or EU-level policymaking. We're here to help rural citizens get involved in different ways, from raising awareness and sharing information to taking action in their communities and engaging with policymakers.
News & Events
Building a Shared Vision for Sárisáp – The Second RurALL Workshop
On 21 June, we held the second workshop in Sárisáp as part of the RurALL co-creation process. The atmosphere was full of energy and openness, and we were delighted to welcome several new participants to the group.
Together, we created a local value map, exploring what matters most to the people of Sárisáp and how these values can guide a climate-resilient rural future. We also continued developing the previously prioritised local needs and ideas. Focusing on the most supported proposals, we began identifying the necessary resources, implementation steps, activities and sub-tasks that would move them toward realisation.
Ecology in Practice: Empowering Youth for Sustainable Change
Participants from across Slovakia gathered for an inspiring workshop that bridged education, environmental awareness, and civic participation. Organized with the support of ADEL Slovakia, this unique event aimed to equip young people with the tools and knowledge needed to actively engage in sustainable development, both locally and globally.
Climate and Youth: Empowering Rural Voices for Environmental Justice
On May 15th, 2025, the rural village of Barcus in the French Pyrenees became a hub for environmental learning and empowerment as part of the RurALL Active Citizenship Labs project. The event brought together 27 participants mainly from France, but also from Germany and Spain for a full-day in-situ training on climate change, sustainability, and the power of grassroots action.
About Us
The project consortium is made up of 6 partners from 5 different countries - Hungary, Spain, Slovakia, Portugal (2 partners), and France. Partners were selected to support both the geographical (rural areas) and the professional focus (boosting citizen participation in environmental actions) of the project based on their previous experience in nonformal climate and sustainability education, participatory methods, and active citizenship.
The consortium links different types of organizations each with special expertise relevant to the project objectives.
