On Unexplored RouteS Module II.

Élményakadémia (Academy of Experience) was founded in 2005 by 12 young volunteers, who - based on their Personal experiences - believed that non-formal education is an essential tool for the development of groups and individuals. The objective of the organization is to provide opportunities for youth and youth workers through various non-formal educational activities to develop their personal and professional skills, resulting in altered attitudes and behaviour. To reach this, uniquely in Hungary, the organisation is focusing mainly on outdoor and other physical activities supported by diverse methodologies of experiential education. Such as non-violent communication, dance and movement, artistic expression and solution-focused coaching techniques. Our main thematic focuses are: personal and social participation of youth, professional development of youth workers, inclusion and education on sustainable environment, activities for positive life-leading skills. We foresee reaching them by running experience based on non-formal educational activities resulting in the development of life-leading skills and competencies. Our mission is to inspire, empower and support youth and youth workers to take responsibility in their lives and their communities. Our target group is youth, volunteers, and youth workers who are working with them. We put special emphasis to reach and involve youth with fewer opportunities: those dropping out of the school system, unemployed, living in geographically and socially disadvantaged regions, on Roma settlements.