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Sustainable Economies for Greener Europe

2024-1-PL01-KA153-YOU-0002081772024Mobility of youth workersongoing
Countries: PL|GE|AT|UA|LV|RO|AM · Grant: €56,919
Entrepreneurial learning - entrepreneurship educationEnvironment and climate changeGreen skills

Objectives

By implementing the project “Sustainable Economies for Greener Europe” " our main goal is to engage as many young people as possible in environmentally friendly projects as we can, since environmental awareness is linked to today's challenges, such as climate change, pollution, unemployment, economic troubles, and obstacles. Through project implementation, we hope to equip youth workers and trainers from partner organizations with the knowledge and skills they need to apply our educational methodologies and activities locally and globally, ultimately leading to positive changes for their beneficiaries and civil societies/countries. We aim to achieve the following objectives which are specified from the perspective of youth work practice: •Raise awareness of youth workers and their beneficiaries, Increase awareness among youth workers about environmental issues, sustainable economies, and social entrepreneurship, empowering them to address these challenges in their communities. •Build capacity- Equip youth workers with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to educate young people about environmental sustainability, sustainable economies, and social entrepreneurship. •Foster Innovation- Encourage innovation and creativity among youth workers, inspiring them to develop innovative solutions and initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and social impact. •Promote collaboration, (between partner NGOs and Youth workers) Facilitate collaboration and networking among youth workers from different countries and backgrounds, fostering cross-border cooperation and exchange of best practices. •Empower young people to become active agents of change in their communities, engaging them in environmental initiatives, sustainable business ventures, and social entrepreneurship projects. •Strengthen inclusion and promote inclusivity and diversity within the youth sector, ensuring that all young people, regardless of their background or circumstances, have the opportunity to participate and contribute to environmental and social initiatives. •Inspire youth workers to take action and make a positive impact in their communities, catalyzing a ripple effect of environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and social innovation. Our project objectives (from Question 1) are: - To Enhance Environmental Awareness of youth workers, by providing comprehensive training on climate change, sustainable economies, and environmental challenges. - Equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge in social entrepreneurship to empower them and their beneficiaries to address environmental issues through sustainable business initiatives. - Facilitate cross-cultural collaboration by bringing together 30 youth workers from diverse backgrounds, encouraging the exchange of ideas and experiences related to environmental education and social entrepreneurship. - Integrate sustainable and environmentally friendly practices into the daily work of participating youth workers, ensuring a commitment to ecological responsibility in their professional activities. - Foster the formation of a network of environmental educators and youth workers who will continue to collaborate, share resources, and support each other in implementing sustainable practices in their respective regions. - Successfully disseminates project outcomes and best practices globally through online platforms, publications, and collaborative efforts, reaching a diverse audience interested in environmental education and youth work. - To Promote European Values in Environmental Education and a sustainable future, Fostering European Identity and Citizenship: - To inform our youth workers about the significance of World Clean Up Day and Digital Clean Up Day. - To promote knowledge about social entrepreneurship and its potential benefits for young people at risk of exclusion from the labor market and to share best SE example from Georgia “Eco Village in Glola”. - To explore and discuss the challenges and solutions connected to working with young people who struggle to find a job. - Encourage entrepreneurship among young people by stimulating resourcefulness and creativity. - To lessen youth migration from EAP countries to developed EU states in light of the region's poor job market and other financial issues. - To strengthen partnership cooperation between EU and Eastern Partnership countries and support Georgia and Ukraine's Europeanisation ( both countries have EU Candidate status).

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