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In the wake of the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the urgency for innovative solutions and the recognition of the pivotal role of youth work has never been more apparent.
ReCalibur – ecotools in youth work for collective creativity aims to explore youth work’s renewed role in fostering a shared sense of mutual belonging with the communities and the natural world by enhancing and strengthening resonating outer connection as forms of creative inspiration.
This to increase young people’s sense of belonging, wellbeing, resilience, and responsibility towards the biosphere as a whole, and identify in these restored interactions means, motivation, tools and positive outlook to accomplish their goals and those of their community, expressed via the creative arts.
To explore ecopsychology principles and approaches
To investigate, curate, adapt and create non-formal education approaches and tools for youth workers, trainers, facilitators, coaches and educators
To demonstrate the relevance and evidence of this renewed approach to youth work
To pilot and prototype both new approach and the related tools in international youth work contexts, as well as in local youth work
To collect all the outputs, outcomes, deliverables and products of the project into an interactive online environment
Workshops of community creativity, nature-focused non-formal education workshops
Putting the tools into practice, including local communities with fewer opportunities
Promoting outputs and results to Europe Wide audience
Exploring tools for community engagement and exploring tools for nature and outdoors-focused tools
Better understanding of the current situation of youth work practices and youth workers across Europe
The ecopsychology principles and approaches with focus on creativity are explored, prototyped and proven in relation to applicability to youth work
The new approach and methodology are promoted and disseminated
Role, impact and recognition of youth work and non-formal education has been strengthened
Creativity, wellbeing and inclusion in young people as well as in communities has been strengthened
Creativity, creative industries, community life and the ecological environment are appreciated more
Quality of creative expressions enhances sense of belonging to community and the biosphere, enriching the local cultural heritage
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve realized the importance of developing innovative ideas to impact youth work positively.
That’s why we’ve started the ERASMUS+ KA2 strategic partnership project called “RECALIBUR – ecotools in youth work for collective creativity.” with our partners from Shokkin 🇪🇪, Muovimente Societa Cooperativa Social 🇮🇹, Dansk ICYE 🇩🇰, coobra – cooperativa braccianti 🇦🇹
The project is supported by the European Union 🇪🇺, the Erasmus+ program and NIVAM – Slovak Youth Institute 🇸🇰
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