An ecovillage surrounded by mountains, forests, and a river. Vegan food. Tents under the stars. And ten days of hands-on learning about resilience, climate preparedness, first aid, sustainability, and mental wellbeing — for youth workers who want to genuinely help young people navigate an uncertain world. This training course is different from most, and that is entirely intentional.
AMURT Portugal is organising Let's Be Prepared — Empowering Young People in an Uncertain World — an Erasmus+ training course for youth workers taking place at Ananda Kalyani, a spiritual eco-project and educational hub in central Portugal. The course brings together 41 participants from 10 countries to explore how youth workers can strengthen their capacity for adaptability, wellbeing, and community preparedness.
What Is This Training About?
In an increasingly unpredictable world marked by climate emergencies, social challenges, and digital transformation, youth workers need practical tools to support young people with confidence and resilience. This training course responds to that need directly — through hands-on learning, outdoor experiences, and international exchange in a setting that demonstrates regenerative living and community resilience in practice.
What Participants Will Learn
🌱 Resilience building — practical skills for supporting young people through uncertainty
🌍 Climate change preparedness and sustainable living approaches
⚡ Solar energy and water management in real-life contexts
🚑 First aid — hands-on, practical, and applicable
🧠 Mental wellbeing — methods to promote inclusion, social engagement, and emotional health among youth
🤝 Working with young people in uncertain times — co-creating innovative approaches for youth empowerment
Methods
🌿 Workshops and hands-on experiences grounded in non-formal education
🏔️ Outdoor activities in the mountains, forests, and river environment of central Portugal
🌍 Intercultural exchange with participants from 10 countries
🧘 Mindfulness practices integrated into the programme
🤝 Teamwork and collaborative learning throughout the ten days
Who Should Apply?
🔹 Youth workers, educators, volunteers, and motivated people working with young people
🔹 18 years and above
🔹 From one of the participating countries — Portugal, Armenia, Poland, Italy, Spain, North Macedonia, Malta, Romania, Hungary, or Türkiye
🔹 Interested in resilience, climate preparedness, sustainability, first aid, and mental wellbeing
🔹 Ready for immersive, outdoor, community-based learning in an ecovillage setting
The Venue — Ananda Kalyani, Ourondo, Portugal
Ananda Kalyani is a spiritual eco-project and educational hub in central Portugal — demonstrating regenerative living and community resilience in practice. Surrounded by mountains, forests, and a river, it is a setting that matches the values of the training itself.
🏕️ Accommodation in tents — fully provided
🌱 100% vegan food — fully included
✅ All accommodation, meals, and training costs are fully covered by the Erasmus+ programme
✈️ Travel costs reimbursed according to official Erasmus+ distance bands
🌐 Learn more about the venue: www.anandakalyani.org
💬 Want to understand how Erasmus+ training courses for youth workers are structured and what to expect from start to finish? This complete guide to Erasmus+ covers everything you need before applying: https://youthworkshub.org/15096/
Activity Details
📅 Activity Dates: 18 May 2026 – 27 May 2026 (Arrival: 18 May / Departure: 27 May)
📍 Location: Ananda Kalyani, Ourondo, Portugal
👤 Activity Type: Training Course
Deadline
⏰ As soon as possible!
Eligible Countries
🇷🇴 Romania 🇲🇹 Malta 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇲 Armenia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Infopack, Apply & More Information
📄 Infopack: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4gGhP4Rs/prd1_tUyWCp5zYXMnLxnjg/view
📋 Application Form: https://forms.gle/4x3BrFqn7cgkHB5R9
🌐 AMURT Portugal: www.amurt.pt
🌐 Ananda Kalyani: www.anandakalyani.org
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