What kind of future do we want to create together? At Northern Futures Hub, we believe the answer lies in collaboration, creativity, and action. And now, we’re taking the next step on this journey: to the Faroe Islands!

We’re excited to announce the participants selected to join this international collaboration, supported by the Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA). Together with partners and communities from Norway, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands, we’re working to imagine and shape a future that is inclusive, sustainable, and thriving.

**What is Northern Futures Hub?**

Northern Futures Hub is built on a simple yet powerful idea: the future isn’t something that just happens, it’s something we can shape together. Through workshops, public events, and small experiments, the project connects people across generations, backgrounds, and borders to explore the futures they want to create.

Led by Folke, a Norwegian NGO based in Tromsø, and supported by partners in Iceland and the Faroe Islands, the project empowers citizens, fosters cross-generational learning, and strengthens regional cooperation in the North Atlantic.

Why the Faroe Islands?

The Faroe Islands are a place of natural beauty, innovation, and resilience. Like many communities across the North Atlantic, the islands face challenges such as climate change and demographic shifts.

At the same time, the Faroe Islands are a source of inspiration. Their strong sense of community and forward-thinking approaches to sustainability make them the perfect setting to explore how we can build thriving, inclusive futures. By working with local citizens and organizations, we hope to learn from their experiences and spark ideas that can benefit the entire region.

Meet the participants

We’re proud to introduce the three young individuals who live in Tromsø and will be part of Northern Futures Hub. Each brings unique perspectives, passions, and ideas to the project:

**Henriette** (21)

Interests: Interested in health, fitness, food, societal development, and exploring opportunities for future career and personal growth.
*“I want to participate because I want to explore the opportunities we have and the possibilities that exist to change how things are now.”*
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**Sara** (23)

Interests: Passionate about inclusive and sustainable futures, fostering diverse perspectives, and engaging with Arctic and global challenges.
*“I want to join this project because it directly engages with questions I care deeply about: how we imagine alternative futures and translate them into meaningful action.”*
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**Karoline** (25)

Interests: Passionate about storytelling, community building, and making societal development relevant and accessible to youth.
*“I wish to be a part of Northern Futures Hub because I am curious about how we can create thriving and sustainable communities in the North.”*
*(Photo: Private)*

What’s next?

From June 1st to 4th, the participants will travel to the Faroe Islands to take part in workshops and creative experiments designed to spark new ideas and collaborations. They’ll work alongside local citizens and organizations to explore shared challenges and opportunities across the North Atlantic region.

This journey is just one part of the larger Northern Futures Hub project, which will continue through 2026 and beyond. By connecting people across borders and generations, the project aims to create a ripple effect of ideas, inspiration, and action that will benefit our communities.

Get involved

The project is for anyone who wants to take part in shaping their community’s future. Whether you’re a young person, an elder, or part of a local organization, there’s a place for you in this initiative.

Follow Folke’s sites for updates, events, and opportunities to join:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/folke.hub

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folke.hub/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10001004/

Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/@folke-hub

Learn more about the project here: Northern Futures Hub

For questions or collaboration inquiries, feel free to reach out at info@folkehub.no.

Together, let’s imagine and create the future we want to live in!