Initiative et Développement Citoyen (IDC) was founded in 2010 with the aim of promoting sustainable development, international mobility, active citizenship, mutual cooperation, ecological commitment and intercultural learning. The first objective is to develop a humanist project based on a social and solidarity economy. Popularize the need for ecological preservation and a resilient vision for the future. Our activities are divided into four main areas:
- Environment and awareness of sustainable development,
- Circular Economy
- Communication
- International mobility
For over 15 years, our cooperative managed a small ecological campsite in the middle of nature on municipal land, which was keen to promote ecotourism and the preservation of heritage in an intercultural process. The campsite was a haven of peace and serenity, allowing campers to recharge their batteries. The entire IDC team and volunteers lived on the campsite, and we received visits from experts and friends who shared their knowledge on eco-construction, gardening and more! So many projects and experiences that motivated us to go for the next step: move to a land that belongs to the cooperative.
The moving and works tooked over 3 years, but finally in 2025, we hosted our first volunteers in our new eco-land in the village of Gardie, just 20 minutes from Carcassonne. Thanks to the help and support of volunteers coming from different parts of the world, the place is developping and the projects are restarting: soil regeneration, bio-vegetable garden, mushrooms farm, educational mini-farm, water management, and more!
We transversally organize projects funded by the Erasmus+ program and the European Solidarity Corps, which aim to provide learning and capacity building opportunities for young people. The projects welcome volunteers from all over the world and focus on topics related to personal development, knowledge exchange, learning about various communication techniques and sustainable development. In this fast-paced world, IDC provides the opportunity to reflect on our lifestyles while promoting individual personal development.
