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Accredited project in the field of youth

2024-1-HR01-KA151-YOU-0001964632024Mobility of young people for accredited organisationsfinalized
Countries: HR · Grant: €64,109.21

Objectives

This project was consisted of 4 activities: an apv and a youth exchange under the name Re-thinking fashion on the topic of the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion and exploring the sustainable alternatives, and an apv and a seminar under the name Green Youth Work focused on environmental sustainability and youth engagement. Through all the mentioned projects we wanted to raise environmental awareness, educatee more about sustainable fashion skills, foster cultural exchange, with an emphasis on creativity, reflection, and community building through non-formal education. The objectives of: 1.) APV Re-thinking fashion – was to come together, enhance relationships, establish trust and understanding between the organizations, and uphold high standards for activities in the upcoming youth exchange, as well as agree in detailed on the programme and all important matters. 2.) YOUTH EXCHANGE Re-thinking fashion – was to raise awareness of young people on the topic of fast fashion and its effects on the environment as well as to point out effective practical methods towards more eco-friendly fashion choices and ways to recycle and upcycle. It had the intention to equipp and provide young people the information, necessary materials and tools in order to inform, influence and empower them to be more sustainable. The project seeked also to raise awareness about the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion and to promote a culture of repair, reuse, and upcycling rather than disposing of them and contributing to the growing problem of textile waste. Additionally, the project provided an opportunity for cross-cultural learning and collaboration, promoting creativity and self-expression through various textile-based practical skills. 3.) APV Green Youth Work - was to come together, enhance relationships, establish trust and understanding between the organizations, and uphold high standards for activities in the upcoming seminar, as well as agree in detailed on the programme and all important matters. 3.) SEMINAR Green Youth work – aimed at exploring local green youth work practices in Rijeka, visits the local ngo’s who are inspirational and have good case practices, getting to know each organisation included in the project and their good case practices from which all can learn and be inspired for future actions. It was also focused on environmental sustainability and youth engagement, building trustful connections, planning future green projects, understanding youth workers role in providing green eduaction and projects, as well as developing the competences and innovative practices of working with youth on green projects and improving the working methods of organizations included.

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