๐ฑ๐น Erasmus+ Training Course in Lithuania ๐ Climate-Conscious Youth Work โ Sustainability Training for Youth Workers in Kaunas ๐ฑ๐น
Are you a youth worker or youth leader ready to integrate climate and sustainability perspectives into your professional practice? You can join an international Erasmus+ training course held at a beautiful homestead in the Kaunas district, Lithuania, where youth work professionals from across Europe and beyond will come together to explore global climate trends, practice non-formal learning tools, and co-design participatory climate action initiatives for and with young people. If you are motivated to bring sustainability and climate justice into your daily youth work โ regardless of your prior experience on the topic โ this training is made for you.
What Will You Do During the Training?
๐Explore current global trends related to climate change and sustainability and their relevance to youth work
๐ฑDevelop a shared understanding of sustainability and what it means for everyday youth work practice
๐Understand the complexity and multiple perspectives surrounding climate challenges facing young people today
โ๏ธExplore the importance of climate justice and equity in developing fair and inclusive solutions to environmental issues
๐Discover real-life case studies of community and youth-led climate and sustainability initiatives from across Europe
๐งฐPractice non-formal learning tools and youth work approaches that support young people in developing competencies for sustainable living and active citizenship
๐ฃ๏ธDesign sustainable, local, and participatory climate action initiatives that amplify the voices of young people in your community
๐คBuild meaningful connections and partnerships in a safe and inclusive intercultural space for dialogue and experience exchange
Accommodation, Food & Travel
๐กYou will stay at Sadauskลณ Sodyba โ a beautiful homestead surrounded by Lithuanian nature in the Kaunas district, in shared rooms of 3 to 4 persons
๐ฝ๏ธAll accommodation, food, and local transportation costs are covered by the host organisation โ if you have any dietary requirements or allergies, note them in the application form
๐ถThere is no participation fee for this training course
โ๏ธTravel costs are reimbursed following Erasmus+ programme rules using the EU distance calculator (destination: Antalkiai) โ please check the infopack for full details
๐ฑGreen travel is strongly encouraged โ if you travel by low-emission transport (bus, train, or car-pooling), you can receive additional reimbursement of up to โฌ130 for extra travel days (accommodation up to โฌ70 and food up to โฌ60)
๐From Kaunas bus station, take bus no. 153, 154, or 170 and get off at the "Antalkiai" stop โ the venue is a 5-minute walk from there
๐ก๏ธPlease bring all original travel documents for reimbursement โ only fiscal receipts are accepted; taxi costs are only reimbursed for late arrivals or early departures when public transport is unavailable
Training & Learning
๐Every participant will receive a Youthpass certificate to formally recognise their competence development during the training
โฟThe venue and activity are accessible to people with disabilities โ please inform the organisers of any additional needs in your application
๐The training is designed and delivered by Global Citizens' Academy (GCA), an experienced Lithuanian organisation working in global citizenship education, sustainability, and human rights since 2014
Participant Profile
๐ผYou are a youth worker, youth leader, educator, mentor, trainer, or coordinator active in youth centres, youth organisations, or non-formal education settings
๐ฑYou have little or no prior experience in climate change and sustainability topics โ this training is designed to be accessible for beginners
๐You are motivated to enhance your professional competencies and bring sustainability principles into your daily work with young people
๐You are a citizen or resident of an Erasmus+ Programme country, Eastern Partnership country, or Western Balkan country
๐ขYou are connected to an organisation with an Erasmus+ OID number that will act as your sending organisation and support your learning outcomes
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You are not participating in another Erasmus+ long-term project during the training period
๐ฃ๏ธYou have a good command of English and are able to participate in the full programme
๐ฅTo keep the group balanced, no more than 3 participants will be selected from one country
Activity Dates & Key Information
Eligible Countries
๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia, ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan, ๐ฌ๐ช Georgia, ๐ฒ๐ฉ Moldova, ๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine, ๐ฆ๐ฑ Albania, ๐ง๐ฆ Bosnia and Herzegovina, ๐ฝ๐ฐ Kosovo, ๐ฒ๐ช Montenegro, ๐ฆ๐น Austria, ๐ง๐ช Belgium, ๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria, ๐ญ๐ท Croatia, ๐จ๐พ Cyprus, ๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic, ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark, ๐ช๐ช Estonia, ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland, ๐ซ๐ท France, ๐ฉ๐ช Germany, ๐ฌ๐ท Greece, ๐ญ๐บ Hungary, ๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland, ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland, ๐ฎ๐น Italy, ๐ฑ๐ป Latvia, ๐ฑ๐ฎ Liechtenstein, ๐ฑ๐น Lithuania, ๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg, ๐ฒ๐น Malta, ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands, ๐ณ๐ด Norway, ๐ต๐ฑ Poland, ๐ต๐น Portugal, ๐ฒ๐ฐ North Macedonia, ๐ท๐ด Romania, ๐ท๐ธ Serbia, ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia, ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia, ๐ช๐ธ Spain, ๐ธ๐ช Sweden, ๐จ๐ญ Switzerland, ๐น๐ท Tรผrkiye
Application Link
๐ Apply here: https://forms.gle/Yp7fWreWcBbXaxNb7
๐ SALTO overview: http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14571
๐ก Venue: Sadauskลณ Sodyba
๐ง Indre Augutiene: indre@globalcitizen.lt | ๐ +370 616 15104
๐ง Neringa Baltrimaite: neringa@globalcitizen.lt | ๐ +370 638 85969
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