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Podróżuj z rozwagą: jak empatia kształtuje zrównoważoną turystykę

2025-3-PL01-KA152-YOU-0003706112025Mobility of young peopleongoing
Countries: PL|LT|LV|UA · Grant: €37,468
Green skillsPhysical and mental health, well-beingNew learning and teaching methods and approaches

Objectives

This project was initiated and co-created by young people who are actively involved in the foundation's activities (ours and our partners'). They expressed a need to better understand their environmental impact when traveling (e.g., to concerts, performances, training camps, Erasmus+ trips, or for leisure). According to the "Global Report on the Importance of Youth Travel," international tourism currently accounts for 10% of global GDP, 30% of services exports, and 1 in 11 jobs. The European Union supports young people in exploring the world through programs such as Erasmus and DiscoverEU. However, many young people still don't realize the significant environmental impact of travel. Through empathy-based methods (e.g., perspective-shifting exercises, role-playing, and storytelling by locals), we will help young people engage emotionally with these issues, increasing the likelihood of acting responsibly. Our goal is to raise awareness of this issue and encourage people to make more informed choices. As a non-governmental organization that works with young people daily through informal education, international exchanges, and local initiatives, we recognize the opportunity to combine ecology with youth mobility and personal development, promoting not only environmental awareness in travel, but also empathy, responsibility, and active citizenship. Project goals: Promoting responsible tourism: workshops on sustainable development, empathy exercises, and reflective activities will help participants understand the consequences of their choices and develop pro-environmental habits. Strengthening cooperation and bonds between young people: through group activities and intercultural dialogue, active listening, and trust-building activities. Encouraging active citizenship: young people will implement local activities (workshops, collaboration with organizations, meetings with residents), learning about the real impact of social engagement. Developing creativity and critical thinking: through storytelling, art, and problem-solving, participants will express their views on environmental and social issues. Building cultural awareness: Role-play and case studies will help break down stereotypes, fostering tolerance and empathy. Improving communication skills: Debates, presentations, and peer feedback will develop language skills and confidence in communication. Long-term impact: Results will include workshops, campaigns, events, and a brochure on responsible tourism. Evaluation based on reflections and surveys will demonstrate the sustainability of the results. The project partners (and the applicant organization) bring diverse experiences in youth work, non-formal education, cultural activities, and local initiatives, allowing for a coherent and complementary collaboration. Through the project, they will have the opportunity to develop working methods, acquire practical tools for combining ecology, empathy, and mobility, and foster young people's personal development, as well as expand their international networks. Participation in the project will contribute to strengthening their visibility and influence in local communities, deepening the exchange of good practices, and improving the quality of youth activities implemented in the future. Synergy: The project combines ecology, mobility, and personal development. NGOs provide informal education methods, schools provide access to young people, and public institutions provide community roots. Partners gain new skills, tools, and collaboration networks, while young people gain intercultural experience, personal development, and greater environmental awareness. This project strengthens empathy, responsibility, and active citizenship among young people, creating a lasting impact on both participants and local communities.

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