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Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Support Disadvantaged Adults in Overcoming Emotional and Mental Obstacles to Lifelong Learning

2024-1-PT01-KA122-ADU-0002181902024Short-term projects for mobility of staff in adult educationongoing
Countries: PT · Grant: €41,492
Inclusion, promoting equality and non-discriminationNew learning and teaching methods and approachesPhysical and mental health, well-being

Objectives

O1: Equip 52 trainers with inclusive mental & emotional education skills to support vulnerable adults. O2: Enhance well-being for participants in 12 training activities, boosting satisfaction, stress management, and emotional intelligence. O3: Uplift holistic training skills of 62 trainers, focusing on adult motivation and personalized instruction (PII). O4: Integrate our association into an international network for continuous learning and collaboration.

Background

Colony serves rural & urban disadvantaged adults.Pandemic's economic crisis led to increased emotional vulnerability(job loss, financial insecurity, social isolation) among community members.DASS questionnaire revealed elevated depression, anxiety, & stress, especially in vulnerable groups 1) Families impacted, insecurity about future 2) Media negativity harms mental health,esp. family responsibility perception 3) Negative mental state hinders re-employment, entrepreneurship & lifelong learning

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