Tamera, where the Associação para um Mundo Humanitário operates, is situated in the south of Portugal. It is a non-profit, private international education and peace research centre, with the aim of building "peace villages" in Europe and worldwide. Themed "think globally, act locally", approximately 160 people live, work and study here together. The goal of AMH/Tamera is to construct an exemplary pilot model for non-violent co-habitation among human beings and between people and nature. AMH/Tamera's work focusses on the education of young people in peace knowledge, the building of exemplary self-sufficient and sustainable living models, and global networking with environmental and peace groups and activists. Furthermore, the AMH/Tamera regional work in Portugal, including infrastructural, technological and ecological work increases the living standard and the diversity of cultural activities in a rural area such as Alentejo. As a research Centre, the main activities of AMH/Tamera are on one hand the dissemination of skills and knowledge in the fields of research of the "Solar Village Project" through seminars, conferences and workshops. AMH/Tamera is hosting more than 2000 visitors every year, coming from different cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds to live, study and work together. The aim of AMH/Tamera is to exchange and disseminate the knowledge produced and the experiences made over the various topics of the “Solar Village” project. These areas of research in a holistic approach address the main issues of current day society, starting from the social, via the political to end not least with the ecological aspects of cooperation with nature and the generating of energy through sustainable sources. Within this larger context, the Activity of "Monte Cerro - EVS for a new Culture" is one of the actvities that matches these objectives of research, learning and disemination. EVS participants are welcome to spend 12 months with us and study and live together with volunteers from Europe and all over the world. Meeting other young volunteers from other parts of Europe, sharing everyday life and participating in the discussion circles as a tool for showing the inner longings and processes, gives the opportunity to get to know other cultural, social and religious backgrounds which creates tolerance and supports social cohesion in the EU, as well as introspection and mutual understanding. The program gives these young people the possibility to participate hands on in the building of the European Civil Society by the contact to such edge knowledge areas necessary for the creation of self-sufficient, decentralized living structures such as the Solar Village and enhances their skills and knowledge in both, practical and theoretical aspects. AMH/Tamera sees the project as an example of sustainable development for all of Europe. The volunteers take the knowledge to their home countries and can act as multipliers, having their chances for employment enhanced by their personal and professional growth. Within the acvtivity the volunteers may have the opportunity to design their own projects with the help and back-up of our professionals thus making them feel what ideas, initiative and taking on resposibility can bring about. So back home, entering entrepeneurship will be more easily accessable for them. Another core guideline of the project is focusing on promoting the volunteers' creativity. As the knowledge acquired in our project focusses on alleviating poverty and marginalization through alternative perspectives for agriculture and living, future projects of the volunteers might in the future also focus on these issues. On an individual level, a healthy lifestyle is supported by regular physical activities which are included in the schedule, such as yoga, volley-ball and outdoor community actions. Since furthermore one main focusses of AMH/Tamera is on organic food production and vegan cooking, the participants' awareness about a healthy nutrition is raised. To take part, no specific skills or professional training is required, AMH/Tamera can within its scope basically cater to every possible need and individual interest. The volunteers' profile should display a genuine interest in a life with a small ecological footprint, in non-formal education and in a peaceful life practice, community building and conflict resolution. The candidates are to abide by the following rules: 1. No violence, neither in a physical nor verbal form against people or animals 2. Mutual support and an alert awareness for protecting the environment 3. No consumption of illegal drugs 4. Active and self-responsible participation in the program and the communitarian life In brief, participating in AMH/Tamera's Monte Cerro - EVS for a New Culture, Youths are empowered with practical and social skills as well as theoretical knowledge to actively become responsible citizens for a sustainable future.