According to the United Nations sustainability is defined as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” The notion of sustainability can be divided into three core concepts: economic, environmental and social sustainability. The training course Youth 4Sustain is a unique opportunity for youth workers to come together and learn about sustainability and the importance of equipping the younger generation with skills and tools to promote sustainable development. Additionally, the training course will explore the EU Youth Strategy (2019-2027) and the Youth goals connected to sustainability and the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
The activities that will be implemented during the training course are aimed to help participants gain new knowledge, critical thinking and green skills to become active and responsible citizens who have a positive impact and can contribute to the creation of more sustainable societies across Europe. Additionally, the programme of the training course will look at sustainable practices within the three dimensions of sustainability – economic, environmental and social and engage youth in critical debates to empower them to become leaders of sustainable development. By the end of the programme, participants will have developed a stronger awareness of sustainability and the European Youth Goals, and they will be able to exchange ideas and experiences. They will possess the know-how and abilities required to positively influence their communities.
The specific objectives of the training course are:
- To get a better understanding of the importance of developing sustainable practices in economical, environmental and social terms
- To engage and empower young people and youth workers to be active and responsible citizens.
- To raise skills and competencies to actively contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs)
- To get acquainted with the EU Youth Strategy (2019-2027) and UN 17 SDGs
- To raise critical and green skills to contribute to the sustainable development of societies across Europe
Venue: Sofia, Bulgaria
Duration: 15 – 19 April 2024
Countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Italy and Slovenia
Participants: Youth workers from 4 European countries
Infopack is available here.
Registration for Bulgarian participants
The project is funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ program.
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