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Project: Let’s do it fair

Date: 12.11.2024 - 21.11.2024

Location: Marquixanes, France

The project involved six young people over 18 years old, including one group leader, who were, for a week, part of a  team of people working with youth, trainers, and representatives of organisations at European level. They were trained and collaborated through experiential learning methods and enriched your knowledge and methods, gaining valuable knowledge on environmental habits and fair trade to address the climate crisis.

The project’s goals were for young people to: 

? Become aware of fair trade and its contribution to climate crisis mitigation

? Develop skills through activities that promote cooperation and communication with an emphasis on environmental responsibility

? Change their environmental behaviour 

? Actively engage in social issues and local awareness-raising activities

Here are some feedbacks from the young people who participated:

Zoe

This project was an amazing experience for me, as I visited a stunning place that I wouldn’t have visited otherwise, I met young people from all over the European Union and I gained knowledge in the most interactive way. This specific project was about sustainability and fair trade, two very important and contemporary topics. I am really glad to have this opportunity to join activities that I couldn’t even dream of, such as meeting a cacao producer from Peru and learn everything about this valuable plant and its dark origin story. 

Andromachi

Besides the useful knowledge I acquired thanks to the programme, regarding Fair Trade and The climate change, I developed friendships from all around the world and I created unforgettable experiences, as well as habits that will stay with me my whole life! The days went by fast and creatively, through team building games, actions and visits and the facilitators were very friendly and always eager to help!

Giorgos

Felt extremely happy I applied and participated in the project. A great chance to broaden your knowledge on fair trade and climate change. A wonderful experience to meet new cultures, people, and modify your perception about many aspects. Particularly enjoyed the radio broadcast we took part in. Was lovely to meet a person who applies fair trade practices, and explain to us how that actually works.

The project is co-funded by the European Union.

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