From dream to action, from sensitivity to commitment: the Youth Festival, supported by the Drôme-Ardèche MFR Federation, is shaking up traditional formats and giving impetus to young people in search of meaning.
The Youth Festival isn't just another event. It's a vibrant space, co-designed by young people themselves, to allow them to reconnect with their emotions, their power to act, and the transitions underway in their communities. Led by the Fédération des MFR Drôme-Ardèche, it creates the conditions for a joyful encounter between personal aspirations, collective challenges, and local initiatives. In a world that moves fast, sometimes too fast, this festival takes the time to stop, feel, reflect, create, and above all... get involved.
After a first edition in 2024 on the theme "Building Hope," which brought together 160 young people and 13 local organizations , the adventure continues in 2025 with a fresh perspective: "The Marvel of Everyday Life." This theme invites us to shift our outlook, to value what already exists, to identify the seeds of change already sown—and to dream together, without waiting for permission. Because yes, the marvelous exists, here and now, in the forests we walk through, the ideas we share, the actions we undertake together. The Youth Festival is also a blend of sensory and collective experiences, built around three essential pillars:
- My emotions towards the world
- My connection to the living
- And then… we take action!
On the program: forest bathing, philosophy workshops, improv theatre, debates, nature film screenings, cooking workshops , meetings with local initiative leaders, and even a radio show hosted by the young people themselves. All this in an atmosphere that blends curiosity, kindness, and creativity.
A close-knit local ecosystem
The festival would be nothing without the commitment of a network of passionate and complementary stakeholders. It is co-sponsored by:
- MFR Drôme-Ardèche Federation
- Transition Laboratory
- Biovalley
- Let's dare Here and Now
- The Archipelago
With the support of the Erasmus+ program, these organizations are working together to offer young people a framework for exploration, dialogue, and action around the major ecological and social issues of our time.
Here, young people aren't just spectators; they're driving forces. They participate in the steering committee, are festival ambassadors, co-facilitators of workshops, and, above all, content creators. Radio segments produced by Magali Grez and broadcast on RadioLà already document the behind-the-scenes aspects of the project. It's another sensitive and committed way to amplify the voices of these active young people.
🎧 Listen without moderation: The DNA of the Youth Festival – RadioLà
More than an event, the Youth Festival is a declaration of intent: the belief that young people, when listened to, equipped, and supported, become the best architects of a fairer, kinder, and more vibrant world. So yes, the wonder is there, and it's contagious.
