Our pedagogy is directly inspired by Catholic action and the Catholic Social Teaching. Action without thought is empty; thought without action is blind. Our pedagogy is based in See-Judge-Act.

See

Seeing reality means first of all putting words to what is experienced. To see is to listen, to hear the reality of others, what they experience, what they think. It means building shared knowledge.

Judge

Seeing and analyzing reality is not enough. It's also necessary to take a stand in relation to that reality. To judge is to discover a common sense that will enable us to take action, knowing how and why we move. To do this, the individual calls upon his or her inner values. These values are confronted with those of other group members, and with those proposed by the organization to which the group belongs.

Act

Acting is a conscious act that transforms an unsatisfactory reality. Action aims at transformation (of the individual, the group and society); it is part of an educational process; it is carried out as part of a movement; it can be individual or collective. It is an action that is planned, reviewed and evaluated. It is continuous, linked to other actions, those of the past (historical vision) and those of the present (global vision of the current situation).

Our values for today &
tomorrow

The Movement

We believe in the power of coming together to exchange, discuss, create, engage and live together. As rural youth organisations, we believe that united we can better address the challenges and aspirations of rural youth .

Living in rural areas

We believe that rural areas are not a place from the past, but the place for the future. In today’s individualistic and artificial world, rural areas are essential to rebuild communities and ensure our world is liveable. Rural areas offer a wonderful opportunity for social, economic and ecological innovation putting people at the centre. We, as a movement, want to contribute to putting rural areas in motion and make them attractive and inclusive places, especially for young people.

Engaged Youth

We believe that young people are an active part of the society and their ideas, needs and desires matter. We want to offer a space for young people to collectively pursue their dreams for rural areas, to speak up their voice, to be protagonists of their territories. Our activities aim to develop young people’s body, spirit and social belonging. As a European youth organisation, we want to offer a place for youngsters to exchange, learn from each other and expand their horizon.

Socially and environmentally respectful agriculture

We believe that agriculture is not only about food, but also about community, landscape, a way of life, democracy and about our relation to other living things. We think that agriculture that is an essential part (but not the only one) of rural areas. We want agriculture to be fair for its farmers and all its workers along the supply chain, and respectful with nature and landscapes. In MIJARC, we consider agriculture as a systemic issue, that deeply shapes our society, and thus, must reflect the type of society we want: Democratic, respectful, sustainable.

International Cooperation

We believe that sharing beyond borders, origins, languages and cultures is beneficial for individuals and communities. MIJARC wants to offer the possibility to young people to discover new ways of doing and living, and exchange with their peers from other countries. We want our future to be based on peace, solidarity, openness, respect, and fair exchanges between societies. These values are not vague, and must therefore be constantly built, lived and worked on to create a better world.

An inclusive spirituality

We believe that human beings are also spiritual and need spaces to experience beauty, solidarity, belonging, introspection, communion and transcendence, and that they can experience it together, no matter what their religion and beliefs are. As a historically Christian movement, we want Churches, in particular the Christian Church, to be open to everyone who wants to join, regardless of their gender, origin, sexual orientation or political beliefs. As a Christian movement, we defend human dignity above all.

Priority topic
of the year

Our work plan begins with the digital activity “Digital Harmony: Voices for Peace.” will actively contribute by collecting quotes and opinions in response to two key questions: “What is peace?” and “How do we ensure peace?” This interactive digital campaign is designed to spark dialogue, foster engagement, and give young people a platform to express their visions of a peaceful future.

The third and final phase of our work plan is an international simulation exercise titled "Futurescape: Pioneering Peace Visionaries." This phase is dedicated to envisioning and strategizing for a peaceful future, building on the insights and skills developed throughout the previous activities.

The second phase of our work plan, "Leadership for Peace: Empowering Tomorrow’s Changemakers," will bring together 30 young participants from diverse backgrounds—many of whom contributed to the creation of the digital peace cards.

Building on the themes identified in the digital campaign, this leadership seminar will take a deeper dive into intercultural dialogue and conflict resolution skills. Participants will gain practical tools and techniques to manage conflicts, enhance intercultural understanding, and strengthen their leadership capacity. The seminar will also serve as a platform for open dialogue, peer learning, and collaborative problem-solving.