About the project

Our motivation, our partners, our journey

DIY for Parents was born from a simple observation: many families and young adults today have very limited DIY and repair skills, and shared creative activities with children rarely happen. Who still shows kids how to fix their own bike? Who sparks their curiosity to mend clothes, upcycle old things, grow and process fruit and vegetables together, turn stories into handmade books, or create objects from wood, clay and paper? Tablets and smartphones often dominate leisure time instead - reducing valuable family moments and hindering the development of creative skills.

The project aims to close this gap. Parents are invited to repair things side by side with their children, get creative together, and use digital tools in a purposeful, meaningful way in everyday family life. At the same time, educators in kindergartens, after-school and leisure programs, adult educators, family support workers, and other professionals receive guidance to inspire families to take part in joint projects and to accompany them in these learning processes.

DIY for Parents brings together traditional hands-on know-how and modern digital skills, promotes mindful media use, encourages sustainable thinking and supports a fairer sharing of practical tasks between parents. The result is not only tangible outcomes – repaired toys, small woodwork or craft projects, homemade gifts – but also quality time as a family that nurtures creativity, conscious use of resources and a deeper sense of connection.

Centrum Medyczno-Terapeutyczne Magdalena Kotowicz-Kilian (Polen)

For over 20 years, we have been supporting the mental health of children, adolescents, and adults by combining clinical experience with a modern, holistic approach to therapy. We create a safe space where mindfulness, genuine relationships, and real change matter.
In our practice, we go beyond traditional methods. We integrate psychotherapy with art therapy, bodywork, nature-based activities, and creative projects that help individuals express their emotions and build inner balance. Within the DIY Parents project, we emphasize how creating things together can strengthen family bonds and support the personal development of both children and parents. We promote the „do-it-yourself” approach as an effective tool for fostering connection, stimulating creativity, and using resources mindfully.
As a partner in this Erasmus+ initiative, we combine psychological expertise with educational innovation to develop practical tools that support families in their daily lives. Because strong relationships begin with mindfulness, shared time, and collaborative activities.

APS Polygonal (Italien)

Polygonal is a non-profit organisation whose motto is “education for social change.” Based in the small rural town of Cori, just one hour south of Rome, Polygonal was founded to explore alternative forms of local engagement and to promote innovation in education, activism, and cultural events.
In cooperation with the Municipality of Cori, Polygonal manages the local public library and historical archive, supporting a wide range of learning activities and cultural initiatives. Together with local stakeholders, the organisation also runs weekly Italian language learning activities for the community.

Neo Sapiens S.L.U. (Spanien)

We are a social enterprise dedicated to training and European mobility. Our goal is to design, manage and implement education, learning and transnational mobility projects, as well as providing support services for these types of activities and developing teaching materials.
Innovation: We combine and develop non-formal and formal methodologies to offer courses, conferences and workshops.
Mobility: Through these experiences, we promote the exchange of knowledge and good practices between European organisations in areas such as adult education and sustainability. We also support participation in training activities, co-creation spaces and collaborations with different groups.
Networking: We actively collaborate with social, educational and community organisations at local and international level. Our aim is to create alliances that enable the development of innovative products, the sharing of methodologies and the generation of joint educational resources. We promote initiatives that encourage environmental education, intergenerational learning and the development of practical skills in families.

Centre for Competence Development Cyprus (Zypern)

COMCY is a non-profit Training, Research and Development organisation in Cyprus, active in EU-funded projects, education, and social inclusion. It supports youth, vulnerable groups, adults, and seniors through high-quality training and educational initiatives in Cyprus and abroad. Combining strong expertise in project management, quality assurance, and dissemination with community-based action, COMCY strengthens grassroots participation while contributing to policy dialogue, advocacy, and awareness at European level.

Federation of Parents Association of Public Primary Schools of Nicosia (Zypern)

The Federation of Parents Associations of Public Primary Schools of Nicosia (FPAPPSN) is a non-profit organisation representing parents of public primary school students in the Nicosia district. The Federation actively advocates for improvements in the public education system and promotes meaningful parental involvement in children’s learning and school life.
Through workshops, training sessions, and community engagement activities, the organisation supports parents in developing the skills and knowledge needed to effectively support their children’s education. With a strong network of volunteers and active participation in educational committees and policy discussions, the Federation contributes to strengthening collaboration between families, schools, and educational stakeholders.
Within the DIY for Parents project, the Federation supports dissemination activities and engages parents and school communities in creative DIY practices that promote sustainability, environmental awareness, and learning through everyday family activities.

Wisamar Bildungsgesellschaft gGmbH (Deutschland)

Wisamar is a non-profit educational institution based in Germany, active in vocational training and adult education. Our work focuses on three main areas:

Education and training – vocational education, adult learning and professional development for educators
Integration courses – language and integration programmes for people with a migrant background
European educational projects – development of innovative learning approaches in international partnerships

For DIY for Parents, Wisamar brings its hands-on experience in creative learning and digital tools directly into the project. By doing so, we help parents and educators discover practical ways to embed sustainability into everyday life, turning small DIY mo+C24ments with children into opportunities for learning, connection, and responsible living.