Guardians of the Green Future
Training Course
Project nr: 2024-1-HU01-KA151-YOU-000195748
Balatonszárszó, Hungary
2024.10.28-2024.11.05.
Application deadline: 2024. 09. 01.
Project Description
Considering the significant impact that climate change has on the future of the next generations, environmental education should be a priority in youth work worldwide. Beyond gaining knowledge about the environment, recycling, and individual ecological footprints, it is crucial to address the emotional consequences of climate change and focus on real-life solutions. Our training course aims to equip youth workers, trainers, educators, activists, and practitioners with tools, methods, and approaches to strengthen the resilience of young people, motivate them to take action, and inspire them that their voice matters. The training course will focus on actionable steps, know-how in activism and advocacy, and sharing successful practices. Additionally, the program will include outdoor activities designed to help youth workers support young people in reconnecting with nature and regulating their nervous systems through mindful practices. Participants are expected to act as multipliers in their organizations and communities, making a direct impact on young people and encouraging them to make a positive difference.
Objectives
Equip participants with innovative tools, methods, and approaches to strengthen the resilience of young people and motivate them to take environmental action. To reframe the focus of environmental education to actionable and tangible solutions such as activism and advocacy, showcasing successful practices to empower and instill hope in young people. Integrate outdoor activities and mindful practices to help youth workers support young people in reconnecting with nature and managing the emotional consequences of climate change.
It is crucial to recognize our role and play as an active part in resolving these challenges.This Training Course is an opportunity for active young individuals to come together, share their experience, dive into interactive activities and group work, in order to gain a better understanding of certain environmental problems and acquire practical skills and experiences to engage in green activism. The program will be rooted in non-formal educational methodology, which includes workshops, interactive games, and collaborative activities.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge
- Participants will gain new knowledge of innovative tools, methods, and approaches in environmental education aimed at actionable and tangible solutions.
- They will learn about successful environmental activism and advocacy practices and how to apply them in their communities.
- Participants will gain a deeper understanding on the importance of mental and emotional well-being in the context of climate change.
- Participants will gain insights about mindful and outdoor activities for supporting environmental education and wellbeing.
Skills
- Participants will develop the skills to implement innovative teaching methods based on non-formal education that inspire young people to take environmental action.
- Participants will improve their ability to organize impactful environmental activism and advocacy activities.
- They will build competencies based on collaboration, communication and teamwork.
- Participants will practice techniques for planning meaningful and actionable eco-activities.
Attitudes
- Participants will gain a hopeful and positive outlook on environmental issues, emphasizing actionable solutions and success stories.
- By the end of the training course, participants will develop a collaborative mindset, valuing the shared knowledge and practices among peers.
- Participants will be more committed to ongoing climate crises and the application of environmental education and activism in their work and communities.
Participants profile
- Aged 18 and above,
- Ability to communicate and work in English,
- Actively engaged in NGOs, youth organizations, or work as a trainer, youth worker, campaigner, activist or multiplier of knowledge, with a desire to innovate and improve environmental education.
- Motivated to actively participate in all aspects of the training course, including group discussions, workshops and practical exercises.
- Ability to apply the knowledge and skills gained during the training to their daily work with young people.
- Respect and value diverse perspectives and experiences of fellow participants.
- Experience in youth work, training, education, or activism is preferred criteria. However, motivated learners who demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental issues, a desire to inspire and empower young people, and a readiness to act as multipliers within their own communities and organizations are encouraged to apply.
Participating countries
| Georgia | 4 |
| Turkey | 4 |
| Hungary | 5 |
| Armenia | 5 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5 |
| Romania | 4 |
COSTS AND TRAVEL
The travel arrangements will be done by the coordinating organisation. As soon as the participants are selected the project coordinator will get in touch for further arrangements.
If the participant fails to attend the event the organisers shall be compelled to charge him/her for any travel expenses covered by the organisers.
We will buy your tickets in advance, as soon as you confirm your participation we will make you an offer.
The accommodation and food will be covered 100% by the grant of Erasmus+ programme. We have a limited budget for travel costs. According to the restrictions of the Erasmus+ Programme we can only refund up to some of the travel cost, if the following points are fulfilled:
• Your travel route is from your hometown to the venue in Hungary and back (if you are not traveling from your hometown, contact us previously).
- You have chosen reasonable and economic means of transportation (cheap airlines, 2nd class trains, etc., NO TAXI)
- Your travel dates are according to the programme
• You have a receipt or invoice for the cost of your plane ticket and the boarding cards or the train/bus tickets
ABOUT THE VENUE
Location: Balatonszárszó, Hungary
https://szarszo.lutheran.hu
The participants will be accommodated in shared rooms, 2-5 per room. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, will be provided by the organizers.
All the instructions on how to arrive at the venue will be sent by email.
REMINDER: We will also ask for the boarding passes, bus/train/metro tickets so be sure to keep them!
About the Trainer
Tamar (Tako) Tsatskrialashvili is a trainer in environmental sustainability and personal development. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and a Master’s in PR, Tako has 5 years of experience in international youth work. She is a member of the Trainers’ Pool of the Youth Department of the Council of Europe. She designs and implements educational programs based on non-formal education with various non-profit organisations. She has worked as a project coordinator, course director, trainer, and facilitator on over 25 international activities.
Checklist / What to do & what to bring:
Towel and your own hygiene equipment ( shower gel, shampoo, ect.)
Medicine (in case you need, you know what works best for you)
Health insurance documents: the health/ travel insurance is in the responsibility of the participants, make sure you are covered during your trip.
Participants will be asked to bring their European Insurance Card and we will have available transportation to a nearby hospital in case of emergency.
CONTACT DETAILS
ESZTER VIGH
Email: [email protected]
Mobile +36 30 350 6828 (HU)
If you have any questions concerning the programme or the organisation of the project, please contact Eszter!
See you in Hungary!
