Black Connected Solidarities at Mycelium Project in Brandenburg, Germany

August 2025

In August 2025, EYFA hosted a network meeting at the Myzelium Projekt near Berlin, bringing together youth from Brussels, Berlin, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, London, and beyond. The weekend was centered around empowering young activists to connect, share, and learn from each other’s struggles. Around 21 young persons attended the network gathering.

Participants took part in activities like a reading circle, informal learning, and discussions focused on envisioning and building stronger Black futures. Groups like a book club Rotterdam and the campaign against police violence shared their work, while others, such as the garden/farming group and representatives from Black History Month Belgium, contributed to conversations on food sovereignty, community building, and the importance of recognizing Black histories in Europe.

Throughout the weekend, the group came together in a calm environment, with time for nature, food, and informal conversations. These moments of connection helped build a stronger sense of solidarity and peer youth empowerment.