Our main objective is to boost the positive and active participation of youngsters to create a sustainable future in their local community based on shared (EU) values. Develop Non Formal Educational materials to; - be used by youngsters on social cohesion AND environmental challenges (add. prio); they run projects and realise their inclusive democratic participation (a key topic) - support teachers on new key competencies (additional priority), create a new curriculum and co-create transnational insights Our sub-objectives: topic 3 creating innovative curricula or courses; using creativity, arts, and culture (topic 1) b)learn about social inclusion within the boundaries of our planet (add. prio development of key competences) c) grow didactic and educational skills via blended learning (add.prio development of key competences) 2)To engage youngsters to start community projects and provide feedback as co-creator of new education formats (topic 2; inclusive democratic participation) 3) To build an ecosystem with the students as an accelerator in co creation with their community and local government for sustainable change 4) To pilot the Doughnut theory in Education 5) To grow the network of Arts for social change via Education
ACT as a Doughnut aims to engage, connect and empower youngsters to be an active citizen to co-create "their "thriving city. We developed educational materials; trained youth workers who trained local associated teachers in the domain of social science/citizenship. Their students created a city portrait and used the power of imagination on how their thriving city would look like. Second, based on education materials they advised as active citizens their city on the best next steps. Our societies face multiple crises; climate and environmental; increasing gaps between those who "have and have not"; lack of (jobs) perspective, (Im-) migration, and a generic distrust in institutes especially amongst our "Gen Z" youngsters. We aimed to work towards an inclusive society including students from a minority background. Our primary target groups are youth workers, students in the age group of 15- 19 years, and their teachers. Our secondary target groups city representatives, and Associated Partners. All youngsters deserve a quality education and ACT to create their own future. We knew by experience and are backed by reports that we faced gaps in all five countries.