Seeds of Change: Sustainable Development through Volunteering (SDV)
The SDV is a collaborative initiative designed to enhance sustainability and resilience through cross-cultural exchange and collaboration. This website serves as a central hub for information, updates, resources, and ways to engage for all stakeholders, including volunteers, local communities, and partners.
Sustainable
Development
through Volunteering
Connecting Communities,
Sharing Knowledge,
and
Building a Sustainable Future
Welcome to the Seeds of Change:
Seeds of Change: Sustainable Development through Volunteering (SDV)
The SDV is a collaborative initiative designed to enhance sustainability and resilience through cross-cultural exchange and collaboration. This website serves as a central hub for information, updates, resources, and ways to engage for all stakeholders, including volunteers, local communities, and partners.
Project Overview Project Name: Seeds of Change – Sustainable Development through Volunteering Project Duration: 2024–2026 Countries: Uruguay & Ecuador Lead Organisation: System and G (Greece) Host Organisations: El Abrojo – Montevideo, Uruguay Fundación VASE – Quito, Ecuador
Strategic Objectives: • Promote environmental education and sustainability • Foster inclusion and community resilience • Support youth and families in vulnerable situations • Encourage intercultural learning and solidarity
The Seeds of Change: Sustainable Development through Volunteering (SDV) project is a transformative 24-month initiative designed to address the pressing environmental and disaster-related challenges faced by vulnerable communities in Uruguay and Ecuador.
This cross-cultural project, in collaboration with Greece and Turkey, aims to enhance environmental sustainability and disaster risk reduction through volunteer-led efforts that empower local communities to take charge of their futures.
With a strong emphasis on capacity building, cultural exchange, and sustainable practices, SDV is more than just a project; it's a movement towards long-term resilience and environmental stewardship.
Our volunteers love us
Maria K., Greece
"System and G made Erasmus+ unforgettable—practical skills, great people, and real impact."
Hector R., Italy
"A professional yet friendly experience. I left with tools, ideas, and a European network."
Derya M., Türkiye
"My first time abroad felt safe and inspiring thanks to System and G’s inclusive approach."
Petros A., Cyprus
"They truly understood accessibility. I felt seen and empowered throughout the project."
Nina L., Slovenia
"Creative, well-organized, and purposeful—System and G raised the bar for Erasmus+."