Youth Development Association

Building the future of Flores,
together

Locals, newcomers, and travelers—we all come together to create the kind of culture we want to be part of. Our association is a melting pot of over 20 nationalities, yet we are all united by a single purpose: the sustainable development of Flores.

We believe that by bridging our diverse backgrounds, we can ensure our island remains a prosperous, vibrant place to live, work, and grow.

🇵🇹 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇮🇱 🇧🇪 🇬🇧 🇫🇮 🇸🇪 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 🇳🇱 🇨🇭 🇦🇹 🇭🇺 🇦🇴 🇿🇦 🇲🇽 🇧🇷 🇦🇺 🇨🇳 🇮🇳 🇱🇦 🇵🇰 🇵🇱 🇨🇻

We believe that by bridging our diverse backgrounds, we can ensure our island remains a prosperous, vibrant place to live, work, and grow.

🇵🇹 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇮🇱 🇧🇪 🇬🇧 🇫🇮 🇸🇪 🇩🇪 🇺🇦 🇳🇱 🇨🇭 🇦🇹 🇭🇺 🇦🇴 🇿🇦 🇲🇽 🇧🇷 🇦🇺 🇨🇳 🇮🇳 🇱🇦 🇵🇰 🇵🇱 🇨🇻

Locals, newcomers, and travelers—we all come together to create the kind of culture we want to be part of. Our association is a melting pot of over 20 nationalities, yet we are all united by a single purpose: the sustainable development of Flores.

We are located in Azores!

in Fajã Grande on the island of Flores, part of Azores archipelago in Portugal

Our Story

What started as a shared conversation between friends has grown into a structured movement. From our first community cleanup to establishing our formal status, our journey has been defined by the belief that youth engagement is the heartbeat of island life. We don’t just host events; we build the social infrastructure that brings people together and help create opportunity for those who want to stay.

Group Hikes & Group Trips

Explore the island’s trails together, from coastal paths to hidden waterfalls.

Game Nights & Movie Nights

Come join us for Beer Pong, Board games, card games, drinking games — whatever gets everyone laughing around the table.

Art Workshops

Paint, draw, create — no experience needed, just bring your curiosity.

Karaoke Nights

Grab the mic and belt out your favorite songs — no judgment, all vibes.

Beach Cleanups

We love making sure that our beaches are tidy as our homes!

Art & Culture

Art workshops, movie nights, and interviews & talks

Nature & Environment

Trail restoration, beach cleanups, sponsored Azores exploration for local youth.

Community & Socializing

Karaoke, jam sessions, and community game nights.

And, it looks like this

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We talk, invite and gather people

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Sometimes we cook, sometimes we order.

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We talk, sing, share, hangout & chill! We love hosting Movie nights and karaoke events.

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That’s pretty much it!
The day takes shape around the people who show up.

01

We talk, invite and gather people

02

Sometimes we cook, sometimes we order.

03

We talk, sing, share, hangout & chill! We love hosting Movie nights and karaoke events.

04

That’s pretty much it!
The day takes shape around the people who show up.

Partnerships