As the ImpactFinance project moves toward its conclusion, its partners have been busy spreading the word in their own countries, meeting young people where they are and sparking discussions about the link between personal finance and sustainability. Through a series of multiplier events, the project has shown that learning about money management and environmental responsibility can be both engaging and empowering.

In Cyprus, the COMCY team joined the 9th Up to You(th) Festival at the Acropolis Park in Nicosia, organised by the Youth Board of Cyprus (ONEK) and IDEP Lifelong Learning. Their interactive workshop “Think Before You Spend: Our Financial Choices and the Sustainability of the Planet” drew in festival-goers with real-life dilemmas, open discussions, and hands-on activities. Participants not only reflected on their consumer habits but also got a chance to explore the project’s digital platform and take home the Sustainability Handbook for Young People’s Personal Finances.

In Greece, the partner InfinityGreece brought the conversation on sustainable finance to a local youth festival in Thessaloniki. By creating a dynamic open discussion space, they invited young people to connect their daily financial choices with broader environmental challenges. The use of debates, dilemma-based scenarios, and interactive media tools created a lively environment that encouraged participants to voice their views and exchange ideas freely.

In Lithuania, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) went straight to the classroom. They visited a high school with a strong focus on economics and finance, where students were eager to learn more about the practical side of money and sustainability. Through interactive lessons and the use of the project’s educational materials, the event helped students understand how saving, spending, and investing decisions are tied to environmental outcomes. The strong interest shown by the students highlighted the growing relevance of sustainable finance in formal education.

Meanwhile, in Spain, the Universidade da Coruña (UDC) opened its doors to more than 50 university students for a special session dedicated to the project. Students from economics and business disciplines attended an engaging workshop that blended theory with practice. They were introduced to the ImpactFinance platform, worked through dilemmas around consumerism, and debated strategies for balancing financial well-being with environmental responsibility. The academic setting created an excellent opportunity to showcase the project’s educational tools and to spark dialogue that will continue within the university community.

Across all four countries, these multiplier events demonstrated that the ImpactFinance materials, whether the interactive dilemmas, the handbook, or the e-learning platform, are not only educational but also fun and accessible. By engaging youth directly, whether in festivals, classrooms, or university halls, the project has proven that sustainable finance education can inspire reflection, creativity, and action.

With each event, ImpactFinance takes another step toward its mission: empowering young people to make financial choices that support both their own well-being and the sustainability of our planet.