MEDS Network

Dear online community,
Less than a year ago we were in Croatia building things, spending time together, “enjoying our youth” amid sunny days and late nights by the sea, summer flings, old friendships and new ones. Now, less than a year after that perfectly ordinary summer, bombs are falling on our friends’ heads in Lebanon. It is difficult and deeply saddening to find the words to convey the gravity of this situation, the sense of helplessness felt by those of us who can only watch from afar. It is even sadder that a year ago “we couldn’t stay silent” about Palestine and Ukraine and alas here we are again. It is sad and absurd that these posts: “Look! There’s a war!” are becoming an annual tradition, and could easily be monthly, weekly, or daily. It’s absurd to think about organizing educational events and worrying about fuel costs while our friends are losing their homes, family members, and friends.

The participant call for “MEDS WORKSHOP BELGIUM 2026 - Reweaving the Brussels Canal District” is opened again!
The second wave for applications will run from 6th of April until 26th of April 2026 23.59 GMT+1
Do not miss your spot!!
📆Save the dates: 1-16 August 2026
📍Kuregem, Brussels, Belgium

More info via link in bio

🔜Tutor Call ending soon…
Only a few days left to submit your proposals!

Don’t miss on the opportunity of becoming a tutor!
Deadline 6th April 2026 11:59 GMT+1
Link in bio!

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Archive of past MEDS Workshops

2018 Byblos, Lebanon
2019 Spetses, Greece
2021 Silesia, Poland

Who is a GUEST?

Guests may join the workshop for a shorter period of time. During this time, they can participate in projects, lectures, or other moments in the duration of the workshop. Also you will have the opportunity to visit the final projects during the exhibition day!

Archive of past MEDS Workshops

2016 Bucharest, Romania
2017 Ghent, Belgium

Who is a HELPER?

Helpers play a vital role in making the event happen, by supporting a variety of functions and logistics throughout its duration. Possible roles include staffing the info point, assisting with food, cleaning, documenting and photographing, keeping the tool shed and materials organized, running errands and other essential tasks. Outside of their scheduled shifts, helpers are free to enjoy their time as they wish, whether that means joining one of the workshop projects, relaxing, or connecting with others. The schedule is designed to offer balance, giving each helper the space to rest, participate in the workshop and its side events, and fully experience the spirit of MEDS Workshop.

Looking back to the beginning of MEDS

2011 Istanbul, Turkey
2012 Ljubljana, Slovenia
2015 Tara Serbia

Who is a TUTOR?

A tutor is a person who is responsible for leading a project with one or two other tutors, and plays a key role at MEDS workshop. You can become a tutor by making a successful application for a workshop. The roles of a tutor includes being flexible in their design-build projects in terms of guiding participants and responding to their building environment, having experience with the tools and materials required to create their project, and having the ability to lead participants throughout the duration of the workshop.

Why should you join us?

- You will work in teams and contribute to the implementation of projects (full-scale/1:1 constructions, visual projects)

- You will collaborate with people from 60+ countries, creating new contacts for networking and friendships

- You will participate in fun events, presentations and side activities throughout the workshop