European Training Calendar
All new training offers in your inbox: Be the first to know about new training offers with our e-mail notifications.
The Nature of Community
Training Course
21-30 November 2024 | Ecovillage Torri Superiore, Italy
RATIONALE
The need for CONNECTION is basic for every being in the ecosystem. Meaningful connection is essential for every human being. Everything is what it is as a result of its relations with all other things. Dominant-materialistic-industrial culture destroyed connection of the people with their inner inherited wisdom, wild nature, spiritual world, emotions and imagination, dreams and visions and our place in more-than-human world.
The values of consumerism, conformity and industrial growth that rule today's Western society have proven to be toxic and destructive to the Big Web of Life of which humans are an integral part. By destroying ecosystems and using nature as a mere resource for personal profit, we are not only destroying the future of our children and grandchildren, but already negatively impacting many people’s lifes today.
Humanity needs an urgent change, to transform this world of deepening inequality, violence, addictions and continuing disconnection from nature (both external and internal), into one based on peace, equality, real freedom, and connection to ourselves, others and the rest of the natural world.
There is a need for people who, through their actions, demonstrate a life based on ecocentric values. People creating and affirming a life-enhancing culture, who inspire future generations of youth for psychological, spiritual and professional growth in harmony with nature. People laying the foundation for a future built on environmental justice, deep spirituality, compassion and acceptance.
OBJECTIVES
The training will provide innovative ways and methods to address the developmental needs for belonging, meaningful connection, authenticity and purpose, and take steps towards personal transformation in a more wholesome and connected way. It will also aim at empowering the participants to offer these methods to the various groups and individuals they work with and become agents of visionary change within their communities.
- To develop participant’s knowledge in nature-based human development by learning and practicing the principles and models of eco-centric development.
- To develop new skills, competences and ideas in facilitating the development of meaningful connection and authentic relating.
- To provide an opportunity to experience a space of safety, intimacy, and profound connection in which personal exploration is encouraged and supported by community.
- To engage and guide participants through innovative processes of personal transformation.
- To inspire in the participants a shift in values and worldviews that will foster empathy to all creatures and a sense of oneness with all human and non-humans.
- To support participant’s connection to their sense of responsibility for the environment and Earth's future.
VENUE
The mediaeval village of Torri Superiore is a small jewel of popular architecture located at the foothill of the Ligurian Alps, a few kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea and the French border, close to the coastal town of Ventimiglia. Originating in the thirteenth century, the village is structured in three main bodies with more than 160 rooms, all connected by an intricate fabric of stairways.
Its complex structure has often been compared to a fortress or a labyrinth, perched on the mountainside. The village has been entirely restored and is now open to ecotourism, for courses, meetings and programs of environmental education, and offers accommodation for stays and vacations.
For its character of historical complex, unfortunately the ecovillage is not completely accessible. Please take this into account when planning your participation.
Available downloads:
Disclaimer!
Information about training activities reaches SALTO from the most different directions. SALTO cannot be held responsible for incorrect information or changes in the training activities. However, please inform SALTO, whenever you should come upon incorrect data in the European Training Calender. Always contact the organisers of the training activities themselves for the latest information.
Applications are closed
The application deadline was 15 September 2024.
Date of selection: 23 September 2024
Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/12624
This Training Course is
for 28 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU
and recommended for
Youth workers, Youth leaders, Youth coaches
Working language(s):
English
Ture Nirvane Cooperativa Sociale di Comunità (Others)
Ture Nirvane Società Cooperativa a r.l. was founded in 1999 to transform the abandoned mediaeval village of Torri Superiore (13th century) into a thriving ecovillage centred on a holistic vision of sustainability that includes ecological, economic, social and cultural dimensions. The restoration of the ecovillage continued until 2016 and the transformation into a Social Community Cooperative in 2020 allowed the cooperative to fully realise its vocation of social innovation and synergy with the territory. The cooperative now runs a guesthouse that has been completely renovated and is open to the public, where people can learn about the resident community's activities and take part in volunteering activities, courses, workshops and various involvement opportunities that bring together visitors and the local community.
Co-organiser(s):
- Learning for Change (Others)
Contact for questions:
Dario Ferraro
E-Mail:
Phone: +393203309911
Costs
Participation fee
No participation fee required.
Accommodation and food
All costs will be covered by the Erasmus+ programme.
Travel reimbursement
Participants will have to buy their tickets in advance and will be reimbursed after the activity. If this arrangement is an obstacle to your participation, please let us know.
The tickets will be reimbursed up to a maximum amount that depends on the country where the travel starts. To be eligible as a participant, your country of departure and arrival have to be the same.
GREEN TRAVEL
To reduce the project’s environmental footprint, participants coming from less than 1500km from the venue will be asked to avoid flying for travelling to and from the training. Please make sure that you are comfortable with this condition if you apply. Additional funding to cover food and accommodation along the way for those travelling green can be provided on an individual basis.
IMPORTANT! Please note that this measure is not intended to support holidays or other detours before or after the training, and that the amount spent will be refunded only if it is part of a coherent travel plan coming from and going back to your place of residence.