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EU Camp 4.0 - Maltese edition

2022-3-MT01-KA152-YOU-0001025142022Mobility of young peopleongoing
Countries: MT|DE|HU · Grant: €34,642
Cultural heritagePhysical and mental health, well-beingCreativity, arts and culture

Objectives

The increasing tendency among youngsters to lead sedentary lives due to long hours spent absorbed in social media, together with the spread of nationalism, populism, rise of xenophobia, hostility towards migrants and identity politics in the three countries involved in this proposed Exchange have prompted us to choose the topic that promotes youngsters’ engagement in finding a balance between the natural and cultural heritage, discovering an appreciation of and actively engaging in the uniqueness of their cultural heritage, whilst learning to respect diversity, and discover commonalities within a European framework. Surveys across Europe indicate that youngsters' attitude to their cultural heritage is one of apathy and disinterest. The photo of schoolchildren absorbed in their smart phones in front of a Rembrandt that went viral testifies to the fact that many youngsters do not engage in and enjoy their cultural heritagePride in one's national heritage does not preclude respect for different cultures and traditions. This proposed Exchange also aims to engage the participants in challenging physical activities so that they can develop a love of such activities that challenge them to overcome obstacles, develop resilience and discover their physical and mental strengths and areas for improvement. We need to reflect on the need to show greater appreciation to appreciate more our cultural and natural heritage, and strive to protect and embellish what makes us who we are, and preserves the environment for future generations. Addressing these issues and finding meaningful solutions are the heart and soul of our Camp proposed 4.0. The participating young people come from differently structured regions of Europe, and there are different priorities for the natural and cultural heritage from country to country. In the lively discussions, an exchange about different models of life, cultural backgrounds, different milieus and country-specific events will help to open new horizons to participants. This exchange of knowledge and experience forms the basis for a personally reflected approach to the challenges of taking pride in the uniqueness of one’s natural and cultural heritage and the respect of diversity. In addition, tolerance, empathy and understanding for one another are encouraged. In addition to the main topic, it is important that the participants have fun and enjoy the implementation of their ideas. The funding priorities of the key action were discussed with the partner organisations and the following goals were agreed: • The participants get to know Europe and the countries involved in the camp. They add a European perspective to their own identity and attitude. • The participants reflect on their own values and exchange ideas about them (discussion about universal values such as freedom, tolerance and respect for human rights). • The participants experience and reflect critically on the connections between the natural and cultural heritage, the environment, food, consumption, religion and worldviews, family and mobility. • The participants learn new and old ways of getting involved in critical appreciation of their heritage, and how to become active on their own. • The participants are encouraged in their personality development (identity, language, social skills, "being able to show themselves" through culture). • The participants deal with cultural diversity in order to support the topic of transcultural understanding and to be able to get involved in society. • Participants act as multipliers in their environment. They represent the attitude developed in the camp and communicate the content they have learned. • The participants keep in touch beyond the camp and are in an exchange. Additional goals that the young people formulated in the preparatory group: • They establish new friendships, which can be a reason for new encounters and further projects. • They improve English proficiency skills. • They bring in existing skills (social media, photography and films, music, sports...) and being actively involved in organizational planning and programming: A programme by young people for young people on the subject of "How to balance and protect our natural and cultural heritage, and learn to take pride in the uniqueness of each country’s natural and cultural heritage, whilst respecting diversity? They learn to reflect about the issues raised by their engagement in and attitude towards the natural and cultural heritage in an open-minded and informal atmosphere that creates space for creativity and exchange of ideas characterised by a week of simple livings, cooking together, organizing everyday camp life together and being constantly in close contact during and outside of the formal activities, thus creating a spirit of camaraderie and

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