A CULTURAL JOURNEY IN YOUTH WORK INSPIRED BY THE WISDOM OF NATURE
15-21 OCTOBER 2024, TENERIFE - SPAIN
An invitation for the educational training course inspired by nature. Countries: Spain, Poland, Greece, Sweden, Croatia, Bulgaria, Iceland, Lithuania, Latvia and Georgia.
The training course is designed for youth workers and youth leaders who wish to establish effective dialogue between the concepts of culture and nature, integrating both into their daily work with young people. The training is based on the idea that culture cannot exist without the inspiration provided by nature. Its deepest roots are embedded in nature, and all of us, as cultural beings, harbor within ourselves a forest that reflects this innate connection with nature: The Forest Within Us. From an educational standpoint, climate change and increasingly multicultural societies obligues us to re-think the existing models to give greater weight to both concepts. The climate crisis has underscored the importance of the natural environment and prompted reflections on how to incorporate nature into the education of new generations. Simultaneously, working with culture is essential to promote understanding, tolerance, and harmonious coexistence among diverse communities. This project recognizes, therefore, the transformative potential that culture and nature hold in society.
Objectives:
Through outdoor learning, participation in creative activities (literary, artistic, theatrical), and the application of non-formal education tools, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Explore the benefits of creative and outdoor activities in a unique natural environment like the island of Tenerife.
- Acquire new tools and methodologies for working with young people through workshops and experiential activities.
- Design and develop prototypes of activities inspired by culture and nature.
- Plan dissemination actions for the use and implementation of tools created in their local communities.
- Establish new networks for future collaborations in the field of youth work.
Participants profile:
- Sufficient English language skills
- Outdoors lovers and willing to hike in nature.
- Interested in the program's topic available for the entire duration of the Training Course.
- Motivated to explore principles of non-formal education, shared leadership and experiential learning.
- Evaluating, Interpersonal, communication and facilitating abilities.
Opportunity is open for the residents in Sweden and is fully funded by the European Union.
Info letter: https://shorturl.at/2krE2
Application form: https://forms.gle/z1H5rGYfjURu2Azi8
