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YOUTH WORKERS ARE GETTING READY AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE DISASTERS FOR YOUTH

2023-1-DE04-KA153-YOU-0001175042023Mobility of youth workersfinalized
Countries: DE|HU|RO|BG|PL|EL|TR|IT · Grant: €29,143
Environment and climate changeCommunity developmentDisaster prevention, preparedness and recovery

Objectives

Our training course “YOUTH WORKERS ARE GETTING READY AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE DISASTERS FOR YOUTH” embarked on a crucial mission to address the imminent threat of climate change by instilling a deeper understanding among youth workers regarding its multifaceted impacts on communities worldwide. It served as aninitiative to confront the escalating challenges posed by climate change. Through engaging 34 participants from 7 culturally diverse countries including Germany, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, and Türkiye, the project fostered an international environment conducive to knowledge exchange and cultural tolerance. Through comprehensive education on the correlation between human activities and the occurrence of predictable disasters linked to climate change, our project aimed to empower these youth workers with the requisite competencies to mitigate environmental harm and actively contribute to disaster reduction efforts. By elevating the quality of work in addressing climate issues and fostering a sense of global solidarity among youth workers, the project endeavored to forge enduring networks dedicated to collective action in combating the climate crisis. Beyond the core aim of addressing climate-related issues, the project's cultural nights facilitated deeper cultural understanding among participants, enriching their experiences and broadening their perspectives. The primary objectives of the project encompassed educating youth workers about the intricacies of climate change and its potential repercussions, enhancing their proficiency in designing impactful workshops utilizing experiential learning methodologies, elevating the quality of youth work aimed at mitigating climate crises, fostering global collaboration among youth workers, and establishing enduring networks for collective action. With the active participation of 34 youth workers from diverse cultural backgrounds across 7 countries, the project aspired to extend its impact, reaching and engaging dozens of young individuals through targeted awareness workshops conducted in collaboration with local communities.

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