Smart-Social Rural Entrepreneurship Programme
Date: 8-15 August 2024
Location: Karlovac, Croatia
Description:
S-SREP aims to increase the social entrepreneurship skills of young farmers from Turkey , Lithuania , and Croatia by supporting the capacity building of youth workers and developing cooperation between NGOs focused on rural development.
Objectives:
- Identify Needs: Determine the needs of young farmers for business start-ups and social entrepreneurship. Gather experiences on using technological tools in agriculture.
- Create Training Content: Equip young farmers with the knowledge, skills, and experience to establish technology-oriented and environmentally friendly social enterprises.
- Promote Technological Tools & Social Entrepreneurship: Develop inclusive support systems, enhance local youth workers’ capacity, and foster collaboration among youth organizations.
Training Focus:
- Technological tools in agriculture
- Rural social entrepreneurship
- Facilitation skills
- Educational methods
- Peer learning
Post-Training Role:
- Support young farmers through face-to-face and online tools.
- Manage 10 young farmers, conduct meetings, answer online questions, and report progress every three months.
About Karlovac:
- Known as the town of four rivers: Kupa, Korana, Mrežnica, and Dobra
- Historical significance with a star-shaped layout and Dubovac Castle
- Home to the Karlovačka brewery, established in 1854, producing the famous Karlovačko pivo
Participants:
- 14 participants from Croatia , Lithuania , and Turkey
- Recommended for youth workers, youth leaders, youth project managers, and volunteering mentors
- Working language: English
Organiser:
- Institut za poticanje mladih (Youth NGO)
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: 25 July 2024
- Date of selection: 26 July 2024
More Info & Apply:
Smart-Social Rural Entrepreneurship Programme
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