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Reimagine Emotional Learning Across Xenocultures

2025-1-DE04-KA152-YOU-0003009442025Mobility of young peopleongoing
Countries: DE|TR|LV|IT|RO · Grant: €38,525
Bridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divideKey competences developmentPhysical and mental health, well-being

Objectives

The R.E.L.A.X. Project (Reimagine Emotional Learning Across Xenocultures) aims to address the increasing need for inclusive and intercultural approaches to youth mental health and emotional well-being. By leveraging youth work practices, the project focuses on empowering young people from Germany, Romania, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania and Turkey with emotional learning tools while fostering intercultural understanding and community building. Overall Goals: To create a safe and inclusive environment for youth to explore emotional well-being through creative, intercultural, and participatory methods. To develop intercultural emotional intelligence among participants, and partner organizations by integrating diverse cultural perspectives on mental health. To promote collaboration and dialogue among youth from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, breaking down barriers and building mutual respect and empathy. Specific Objectives: To equip participants with practical mental health tools, such as mindfulness, emotional resilience techniques, and creative self-expression methods. To foster awareness and normalization of discussing mental health challenges, reducing stigma in culturally sensitive ways. To provide youth with tools to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges in both personal and collective settings. To enhance participants’ intercultural emotional intelligence by integrating diverse cultural practices, such as communal healing, mindfulness, and storytelling. To foster leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills in youth, enabling them to become ambassadors for mental health and inclusion in their local communities. To celebrate cultural diversity by providing a platform for youth to share their traditions, experiences, and perspectives related to emotional well-being. By implementing the R.E.L.A.X. Project, we aim to create a transformative learning experience for youth, empowering them to address emotional well-being and cultural diversity with confidence and creativity. The project's objectives will contribute to building more inclusive, empathetic, and emotionally resilient youth communities.

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