In Europe, the majority of the population lives in big cities; The high rates of urbanisation across partners’ regions resulted in increased unemployment, reduction of clean organic food supply and increased greenhouse gas emission.
To decrease unemployment’s rate, ensure clean food supply, help the environment and protect biodiversity, it is essential to develop soft and hard skills, improve ICT knowledge, create new opportunities and improve innovative solutions.
ECOWORK+ wants to provide opportunities for entrepreneurial empowerment to youth in the field of vertical farming (in-door farming), as well as to enhance the soft and hard entrepreneurial skills of youth in a more authentic environment where they can gain real experience in time management, professional communication, and cooperation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and gain confidence while working for a real purpose.
Specific objectives
- To develop educational packages for for the target group of young people aged 18-30 and youth workers;
- To develop the entrepreneurial mindset in young people in the field of vertical farming business initiatives and start-ups;
- To develop soft and hard skills in young people to increase employment;
- To equip young people with knowledge to take innovative actions on climate change.
Partners
Município de Lousada
The Municipality of Lousada is an institution of local public administration. It aims to pursuit the interests of the population in the territorial space of Lousada Council. The Municipality mission is to define guiding strategies and execute the resulting municipal policies towards sustainable development of the municipality, contributing to the increased competitiveness of it, in local, regional and national levels, through measures and programs in various areas of their competence, promoting the quality of life of its citizens and ensuring high standards of quality services.
Website: www.cm-lousada.pt
EURASIA
The Eurasia Innovative Society Association is a non-governmental organization located in Eskişehir, Turkey. Thanks to its multidisciplinary research carried out in the fields of youth education, social inclusion, sustainable growth and many others.
Research and analysis, evaluations, publication and advocacy are part of Eurasia’s efforts, as is organizing and facilitating the exchange of ideas and open debates that promote new thinking on challenges. contemporaries in Europe while maintaining a global perspective.
Eurasia organizes conferences, workshops, trainings and other activities that promote social growth, behavior change and the inclusion of young people and marginalized groups.
Website: https://eurasiavision.eu/
ESICA
Located in the heart of Vienna, ESICA stands as a beacon of innovation and learning, dedicated to fostering education and social innovation both within Austria and on a global scale. Their mission is to harness the transformative power of education to drive societal development, inclusion, and diversity.
Website: http://www.esica-wien.at/
Udhëtim i Lirë – Liberi di Viaggiare
Udhëtim i Lirë Organization is focused on the expansion of areas which are essential for civil society, such as Human Rights, Equal and Equitable Access to Education, Special Education Development, Environmentalism, Homelessness, Women’s Empowerment, Good Governance, Tourism, and Volunteerism.
They are member of national and international organisations such as United Religious Initiative (URI) Europe, European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA), Western Balkans Youth Cooperation, and the Nation Youth Conference.
Website: https://udhetimiilire.org/
Scout Society
Scout Society association has been established in 2011. The purpose of the organization is to encourage volunteering and to contribute at the development of the local community, especially in the process of youth education via non-formal education activities.
From the desire of helping young people to grow both personally and professionally, but also to involve them in society and local communities which they came from, the association began to develop its activity field, making projects with various themes, but keeping the same purpose since its establishment – helping young people in their development and form as individuals involved in society, which preserve and share with others European values.
Website: https://scoutsociety.ro
Community Development Institute (CDI)
The Community Development Institute (CDI) is a non-governmental and non-profit national umbrella association for development, education and social services.
The CDI’s experience is based on more than 25 years’ work within the community, addressing citizens’ problems, needs and helping in overcoming challenges.
Website: www.cdi.mk
Fthia in Action
Fthia in Action, established in 2018 and based in Lamia, Greece, is a non-profit NGO dedicated to empowering youth and adults through education and community engagement. The organization fosters 21st-century skills by organizing workshops, exchanges, and social and cultural activities. Committed to inclusion, Fthia in Action supports disadvantaged communities, including young adults from vulnerable backgrounds through various educational and social initiatives. Its key focus areas include promoting integration, youth entrepreneurship, and sustainable practices, ensuring meaningful personal and professional growth opportunities.
