NEWS

Bringing green back to the scene
Bringing green back to the scene
10.01.2023 Days in Iceland are still short and dark, but our afternoon has been lighten up!  @andreadp, our participant from Spain, send us beautiful testimony from our last exchange Action: Bringing green back to the scene.   ''Our memory is not as reliable as we think it is. Fortunately for me, I. . .
Coastal cleanups
Coastal cleanups
22.12.2022 We organized 27 coastal cleanups with the help of 377 SEEDS volunteers. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, each season is coastal season.    Our efforts for the environment never stop.  While we continue to work hard behind the scenes, we want to thank you all for the incredible success of 2. . .
Last screening in the Nordic House
Last screening in the Nordic House
20.12.2022 Last screening At Home in the world ended our collaborative series of screenings with @thewhyfoundation in 2022, hosted at @nordichouseiceland.   Together we managed to organize seven successful events this year while hosting more than 250 attendees. Our aim was to spread awareness on cur. . .
It’s International Volunteer Day
It’s International Volunteer Day
05.12.2022 As every year, behind the door number 5, a big THANK YOU flies to all our volunteers! Without you we wouldn’t be able to create this legacy and SEEDS wouldn’t be here. Whether you come for our work camps or as a short-term or long-term volunteer. You are ALL we want for Christmas and all yea. . .
Trash hunting around stunning Kerið crater
Trash hunting around stunning Kerið crater
23.11.2022 Trash hunting around stunning Kerið crater is always a good idea. Especially in Animal rights hoodie! 
 This striking volcanic crater lake filled with milky blue-green water is a popular Golden Circle route stop.    In the past, volcanologists categorized Kerið as an ‘explosion crater. . .
Youth exchange Nature & Lens has been absolutely wonderful.
Youth exchange Nature & Lens has been absolutely wonderful.
22.11.2022 We explored the wonders of Golden Circle and South shore together, we tried our best to hunt Aurora Borealis. Many laughs, delicious dinners, sharing, caring aaand dancing!    Our phenomenal Lurdes with her unforgettable energy made everyone move and feel like a Zumba pro! Thank you again. . .
Nature & Lens online exhibition
Nature & Lens online exhibition
19.11.2022 Second part of the Nature & Lens online exhibition.  Which is your favorite one? Check on our facebook here
What a youth exchange!
What a youth exchange!
19.11.2022 Our youngsters from Hungary, Portugal and Romania conclude an experience full of exploration, learning, intercultural awareness and of course "Nature & Lens" with an amazing photo exhibition.    Starting off with different skillsets in photography, our youngsters extended their knowledge,. . .
Guided visit at botanical garden
Guided visit at botanical garden
18.11.2022 On educational visit in botanical garden of Borgin okkar     Our youth exchange is coming to an end, last days are ahead of us. It has been a ride! 
Let the shoes walk again
Let the shoes walk again
17.11.2022 This project has originally started by Steinar Waage who was a shoe salesman in Reykjavík and a supporter of the mission. The shoes would be inspected and made to run again in many parts of the world, especially in Africa.   We were moving shoes from the smaller containers into a large one.. . .
Bringing Green back to the Scene youth exchange in December
Bringing Green back to the Scene youth exchange in December
15.11.2022 Are you 18-30 years old? Living in Iceland? Interested in being part of an environmental project with an international group of youngsters? Then you should join us!    SEEDS is looking for participants from Iceland for the Bringing Green back to the Scene Youth exchange in December. T. . .
Youth exchange Nature & Lens again in action!
Youth exchange Nature & Lens again in action!
15.11.2022 Today we focused on 10 full bags of trash that came from one beach only! We opened it, categorized the litter, and gathered information available. There were several hundred of kilograms of fishing nets and ropes.    Also, we took out shot shells that bird hunters use around the beaches.. . .
Hey ho from the South Coast
Hey ho from the South Coast
14.11.2022 On Friday we woke up early to enjoy the south of Iceland as much as possible. Days are getting shorter and they say the early bird catches the worm. We did so and its confirmed! We caught magical weather.    There is nothing like Reynisfjara black sand beach under the fog. Mystical and pi. . .
Full day of photography workshops
Full day of photography workshops
11.11.2022 It has been a busy day for our youth exchange yesterday. We had a full day of photography workshops, starting with settings, then composition, and in the evening pioneers of photography.    Last workshop has been followed by a challenge - to recreate a style or picture of a well-known photo. . .
Kick-start of our youth exchange Nature & Lens
Kick-start of our youth exchange Nature & Lens
10.11.2022 All national groups have arrived and so we can officially kick-start our youth exchange Nature & Lens!   Looking forward to these 10 days full of sharing and learning. We have many talented photographers participating so you can expect great content these days.    We start with pi. . .