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Lost in Nature

2025-1-EL02-KA152-YOU-0002996022025Mobility of young peopleongoing
Countries: EL|IT|TR · Grant: €30,048
Environment and climate changeInclusion of marginalised young peopleEuropean identity and values

Objectives

Our project will aim to empower young people from areas with fewer opportunities by providing them with a platform for experiential learning and intercultural exchange that will enable them to develop their personal, social and digital skills. Through a series of practical activities that will take place in a unique environment, at Astros Kynourias, participants will have the opportunity to discover and deepen their understanding of issues such as social inclusion, sustainable development and active citizenship, turning theoretical knowledge into practical applications that will guide them in the future. The six-day exchange, which will host eight participants from each country, a team leader and a facilitator, will combine activities such as the Friendship Network, the Treasure Hunt and Nature as Avatar, where young people will collaborate, create and share experiences while developing their ability to communicate, solve problems and work in teams. The project will seek to convey the message of intercultural cooperation and social inclusion, fostering a sense of community and active participation in a European environment. Participants will have the opportunity to actively participate in workshops that will help them develop communication and digital creativity skills, and will also take part in hands-on activities that will allow them to understand the practical applications of sustainability and environmental protection. For example, through the Nature as Avatar workshop, young people will collect natural materials from the environment and create visual representations that reflect the values of sustainability and environmental awareness, while through the Treasure Hunt they will practice teamwork and problem solving, gaining valuable experience that will be transferred to their local communities. We also aim to promote young people's active participation in social activities and encourage them to take on a role as active citizens, contributing to the development of social cohesion and promoting European values. The project will equip them with practical skills such as digital content creation, project management and team-based decision-making, and will foster a spirit of mutual support and knowledge sharing. The experiences they will gain will help them to face the challenges of the future, turning them into role models for their communities and enabling them to transfer the lessons learned into new educational and social initiatives. Overall, our project will seek to create an experiential model of youth exchange that will deepen the understanding, awareness and active participation of participants, providing them with the tools to develop both their individual skills and their ability to contribute to their social and cultural communities. Through this experience, young people will acquire a wide range of skills, build their self-confidence and join an intercultural network that will last well beyond the six days of the exchange, contributing to the development of a more integrated and sustainable society.

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