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A small shelter, a warm smile, a spoon to eat, a few drops of water, That's all they need!

2020-1-TR01-KA105-0821652020Youth mobilityfinalized
Countries: TR|RO|SK|HR|LT|MK · Grant: €13,937
Environment and climate changeAccess for disadvantaged

Objectives

It is known that young people living with animals are happier, more positive and successful in their lives. On the other hand; it is a scientific finding that adults and the elderly living with animals get free from their loneliness, socialize through communicating with them, provide morale and motivation and therefore become more resistant to diseases. Objectives of the project: To increase the knowledge, awareness and motivation of the participants about stray animals and encourage them to participate in voluntary works on the solution of the problems of stray animals, To develop cooperation skills with businesses, students, local people, various institutions and organizations on protection, care, nutrition, treatment and similar subjects of stray animals, To increase intercultural awareness, communication and cooperation skills, and develop linguistic, cultural and individual competencies. At the end of the project; It is aimed that the community, especially the participating young people, developed the feeling of solidarity and sharing, communication and cooperation and the awareness on the protection, care and nutrition of street animals was increased. Intercultural integration, foreign language competencies, communication and cooperation skills were increased by creating an environment in which participants from different countries can carry out activities with pleasure and cooperation. It enabled the participant to eliminate their cultural prejudices and make friends from different cultures. It contributed to the increase of animal love, and the motivation of volunteer work on animal rights, nature and environment. The awareness of local people, students and stakeholder organizations on stray animals was increased, thus, the contribution of these individuals and organizations in meeting the basic needs such as sheltering, protection, care and feeding of street animals were increased and living conditions were improved.

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