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I AM NATURE

2024-1-NL02-KA152-YOU-0002414712024Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: NL|FR|ES|IT|RO|BG · Grant: €54,708
Environment and climate changeGreen skillsNew learning and teaching methods and approaches

Objectives

In France, over a period of 14 days, we provide support and guidance to 36 young adults, helping them reconnect with the planet and themselves. Our approach focuses on non-formal educational methods, informal learning, and the acquisition of knowledge and skills in regeneration, intercultural exchange, and community living. These serve as tools for learning, exchanging ideas, and fostering cooperation, creativity, and innovation at all levels of the project. This youth exchange was created by young people for young people. Having experiences that it is possible to live in a way more connected to nature, the planet and our self, wanting to share this experience with other youngsters. To show that we can be part of the solutions needed today. Exploring topics that brought solutions to climate change, such as permaculture, natural building and solar energy, connecting and combining these three. Participants were introduced to alternative ways of living their lives while being inspired by the space where the project took place, the Catfarm Community. Specific objectives that were achieved included: Raised awareness about climate change while empowering youngsters to develop critical thinking and communication around this topic Supported them through experiencing what it is like to life a more ecological life style that comes with hands on work as well as understanding the reasons behind it. Showcased to the participants what was possible with permaculture, solar panels and natural building. Encouraged participants to host workshops around the theme to generate confidence and foster sharing with the group Promoted the concept of co-creation and participatory project by involving participants in all phases of the project Immersion in an experimental way of life within an eco-place offered an example of leading green lifestyles Co-created a garden bed while fostering collaboration and teamwork. Promoted social inclusion by exchanging international perspectives, developing intercultural competence, understanding different cultures Shared cultures, exchanged ideas among youth to form a base for future corporations and projects Raised awareness of youngsters' cultural heritage and encouraged commitment in their communities while improving the cultural awareness and expression of competence Raised awareness on European Union common values and encouraging youth to be engaged in civic society Made this project accessible for youth with fewer opportunities Equipped them with the tools that they can also bring back to their local communities for climate action. Fostered communication and cooperation with the stakeholders Introduced young people to non formal education, sharing with them also the possibilities after this youth exchange to further embark on the journey of non formal education, having the possibility to keep empowering and developing themselves as a person. Raised awareness on the practices of policies and systems in matters of non-formal education of youth in the EU

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