This is a reference for Eleni Kardamitsi

Empower Your Nature

The training activity took place
in Tinos, Greece
organised by Hellenic Youth Participation
15-22/10/2022
Reference person

Sara Marzo

(Co-trainer)
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Aims & objectives

-The better understanding of the psychological, social and economic characteristics of young people with fewer
opportunities than 27 people working with young people, during training.
-The development of professional competence (knowledge, skills and attitudes) of use of non-formal methods of education, especially activities based on consciousness and contact with nature, 27 people working with young people, during the training.
-Better understanding of the conditions and achieving greater social inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities, through methods based on contact with nature and consciousness, by 27 people who work with young people, during training.
-Increasing the motivation to work with young people with fewer opportunities 27 employees for young people during training.

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

"Empower your Nature" was designed based on the common needs and capabilities of the participating organizations and will bring together 27 participants from Serbia, Cyprus, Romania, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany and Northern Macedonia.
The 27 participants were people who work with young people with fewer opportunities, such as trainers, educators, youthworkers and want to be educated.

Training methods used & main activities

The training methods were learning based on nature, musical activities, storytelling activities, botanical art, ecological creativity and art, theatrical games, dance exercises, group work, discussion methods, artistic works, etc. Some of the non-formal learning methods that we will use in the implementation of the training are: team building, discussion, storytelling, nature activities, case studies, role play, reflection methods, thematic workshops (based on education based on nature, ecological psychology and creativity) etc.

Outcomes of the activity

Learning Outcomes:
-Widening the understanding of the needs of young people with fewer opportunities.
-Improved foreign language skills. Better interaction with the community.
-Creation of activities, adapted according to the needs of the young people
-Increased organization and goal setting of the participants.
LONG-TERM IMPACT:
-Creation of educational
material. Increased capacity for cooperation at the EU / international level.
-Information and readiness of partner organizations regarding the integration of good practices and new methodologies in their daily lives.
-Innovation of education at local, regional, national and international levels.

Concrete Outcomes:
-A virtual reality exhibition https://bit.ly/ExhibitionEmpowerYourNature
-A toolbox https://bit.ly/40HRWqc
-A padlet https://bit.ly/3rCw2II
-A webinar https://bit.ly/Webinar-EmpowerYourNature

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

I was in charge of the sessions on active listening, teambuilding, youthpass&the key competences, the focus on young people with fewer opportunities,
the creation of the final results and the follow-up activities.

I worked on this training for 7 days as a full time trainer.

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