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Project: Take a green step 

Date: 01-08.07.2024

Location: Raches, Greece

Take a Green Step is a youth exchange implemented in Raches from July 1st to 8th, 2024. The project aims to fight the environmental crisis, implement environment-related activities through intercultural teamwork and collaboration, and make teenagers more active by taking initiatives to protect the environment.

The concrete objectives of this project were to:

?Increase environmental awareness among the population

?Raise awareness of daily sustainable practices in the life of the participants

?Create 6 local environmental actions

?Strengthen the personal, professional and green skills of the participants

The project was successful and allowed the participants to take concrete actions for the environment in their own countries. 

The group from Cyprus learned about sustainability practices like recycling, composting, and biodegradable materials, and participated in cleanups and intercultural events. They organised a local project while returning to their home country, creating an informative board on waste biodegradation and hosting a community event to share their experiences. This initiative promoted environmental awareness and encouraged community involvement in sustainability efforts.

The Italian group hosted a gathering to share their experiences from the youth exchange, where they presented on various topics, including physical and mental health, European youth opportunities, climate change, and sustainable lifestyles. Guests rotated between stations on each topic, allowing in-depth discussions and reflections, culminating in a group conversation where everyone shared insights and experiences.

The German group, aiming to develop a local environmental project, created Instagram stories on topics like microplastics and air pollution, combining key information and actionable steps to raise awareness and inspire others. This project expanded their knowledge and strengthened community and environmental responsibility.

The Spanish team implemented a project called “The sea is not a dump”, raising awareness on beach pollution, sea pollution, as well as microplastics, giving examples on actions to take in order to solve the water pollution problem. They spread the project outcomes to other young people through an event in the local municipality.

The Portuguese team created an instagram account to increase awareness about environmental issues, sensitise the community about the importance of taking care of the environment, support and assist in initiatives to promote environmental conservation. They regularly posted on topics related to biodiversity, adding in-depth perception by introducing lesser-known national and international sustainability projects.

The Greek team created a detailed presentation for the Youth Exchange and disseminated the learning outcomes of the project to their classmates. They spoke about the microplastic, compost practice, ecological debate and they gave some important insights of the whole experience.

The project is co-funded by the European Union.

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