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National piloting activities of the PATH project in Lithuania brought together young people, volunteers, NGO representatives, and local partners to explore how hiking routes can support co-design, future planning, and non-formal learning. The two national pilots took place in Birštonas on E-path 11 (Miško takas) and in Trakai with local school youth, building a connected experience around participation, nature, …
In December, 28 youth workers from 18 countries gathered for the Erasmus+ training course “Pragmatic Youth Work.”The mission was simple: move beyond theory and build the practical confidence needed to support today’s youth. From the Training Room to the Classroom While many courses stay inside the seminar room, this group put their skills to the test at Lentvaris …
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Exciting news! Next month, our PATH project team will gather in Vilnius to test out our new youth engagement methodology. We’re looking forward to working together, sharing insights, and taking the next big step in empowering young people through hiking. Stay tuned for updates from Vilnius!
What a week it was! On 19-23 May, 13 participants and 7 youth workers from Lithuania, Finland, and North Macedonia came together for the International Adventure Activities as part of the FATE project — and it was unforgettable. Our first full day was all about laying the groundwork. After introductions and some fun “getting to …
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In January, the Innovative Generation team led a series of workshops on eco-anxiety for students at Lentvaris Motiejus Šimelionis gymnasium. Over four engaging sessions, young participants explored the phenomenon of eco-anxiety, its influencing factors, and reflected on their own feelings, opinions, and knowledge. They also asked themselves an important question: What do young people really …
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On 28-29th September, 2024 Inovatyvi Karta team participated in YOU-CARE (YOUth Creating Action Research on Eco-anxiety) training in Foligno, Italy The training was aimed for youth workers and educators to provide them with tools and guidelines to help youth face eco-anxiety! During these two days, the participants had the opportunity to explore how to recognise …
Last December, our team gathered in Helsinki, Finland (10–13 Dec) for an unforgettable Training on Adventure Education So what happened? We kicked off with ice-breaking and team-building activities, diving into discussions about safe learning spaces and adventure education. The day ended with planning our own adventure – a winter hike in Nuuksio National Park! The …
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PATH Project Update: What We’ve Learned So Far! As part of our mission to make hiking more youth-friendly, we conducted the “Hiking Through Your Eyes” survey—and the results are in! 168 responses collected Hiking interest: Average rating 7.05/10 Top motivations for hiking:Nature (83.9%) Physical Activity (60.1%) Adventure (59.5%) Socializing (55.4%) Scenery (50%) Top barriers to …
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Innovative Generation’s Erasmus+ accreditation has paved the way for a series of impactful activities, each contributing to the growth and development of participants and communities. Let’s explore these transformative experiences and their outcomes. The ‘Art of Development’ training course kicked off the journey. This initiative yielded three significant results: 1. Successful school visits that engaged local students …
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The PATH project – Promoting Activism Through Hiking – officially launched with a kickoff meeting in the charming town of Brivio, Italy. Partners from across Europe gathered to set the stage for this innovative initiative aimed at engaging young people in hiking activities while fostering their involvement in associative life and civic engagement. The meeting …
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