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Empowering Youth Work towards the European Green Deal

2021-2-TR01-KA220-YOU-0000511102021Cooperation partnerships in youthfinalized
Countries: TR|RS|BG|CZ · Grant: €192,368
Green skillsQuality and innovation of youth workEnvironment and climate change

Objectives

By implementing the "Empowering Youth Work towards the European Green Deal" (GreenBrained) project, we aimed to achieve several critical objectives that would significantly contribute to the integration of European Green Deal concepts into youth work practices. This comprehensive project was designed to enhance the capabilities of youth workers, prepare university students and young people for the green and circular economy, raise awareness about environmental challenges, and promote active citizenship and engagement with Green Deal themes. Our approach involved developing innovative training materials, creating interactive platforms, facilitating high-quality training and mobility activities, and fostering synergy and knowledge exchange among participating institutions. Our primary goal was to enhance the capabilities of youth workers by equipping them with innovative training materials that integrate European Green Deal concepts into informal and non-formal education settings. This involved improving the qualifications and competencies of lecturers, lead students, and other staff engaged in youth work at universities. We recognized the importance of providing these key individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge to effec

Background

The Erasmus+ KA220 Youth project "Strengthening Youth Work Towards a European Green Deal" (GreenBrained) has increased the skills of youth workers and university students by successfully integrating European Green Deal concepts into youth work practices. The project includes a comprehensive 105-page guide available in Czech, English, Bulgarian and Turkish. Informal Training Set developed. This resource empowers young people in active citizenship by equipping youth workers with the knowledge and skills to drive the Green Deal transition. The training materials focused on integrating Green Deal concepts into informal and informal educational settings and thus increasing the competences of youth workers. The 110-page Green Skills Toolkit was created to prepare university students and young people for the European Green Deal transition. This toolkit, available in Czech, English, Bulgarian and Turkish, addressed the critical need to develop green entrepreneurship skills, active citizenship and other essential green skills. The toolkit enriches the resources available to youth workers, equipping them with innovative training materials. GreenBrained.com is an innovative online platform designed to empower young people, youth workers and

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