Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers
The results
It was a privilege to be a partner organization in this training program full of knowledge under the umbrella of the Erasmus+ program. During the training, participants were guided on a journey to reconnect with themselves, each other, and nature through permaculture, Joanna Macy's methodology, and creative analysis of the current narratives and their alternatives.
The different focus topics offered in this program relate to our values and support our mission towards spreading knowledge, techniques, and mindset for regenerative practices in all domains of human activity.
It was truly inspiring to hear from our participant, Lito, that " (it) has been a transformative experience (...), which gave me new insights on ecological issues and new tools to incorporate when working with people in environmental education. All these were happening at a place that by itself is a lesson on sustainability, water management, permaculture principles, and biodiversity."
About the organisers
Be.Time SCA (Párpado) has been working for the last few years on the study of honeybees and their relationships with specific ecosystems. For more than three years, part of its activity has been focused on observing the effects of climate change in southern Spain, supporting and developing projects that lead to a deeper emotional and active involvement.
For more information visit www.parpado.net
https://climatejustice.social/@parpado
About the venue
Finca Catalina is a live, off-grid regenerative project located in the town of Vejer de la Frontera.
A sustainable approach is embedded in community life based on collaboration with nature and the principles of permaculture.
Catalina is an ecosystem restoration project that develops and disseminates site-specific permaculture practices. At the starting point, the land had been deforested, was overgrazed, and was at risk of severe erosion. Their work involves implementing water retention techniques, reforestation, regenerative agriculture and composting, as well as deep ecology and sociocracy.
Since 2014, a number of groups, volunteers and specialists have been working on this project located in Vejer de la Frontera (Cádiz, Spain).
Funding
This course was co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ framework.
We are deeply grateful for this and we thank the Greek National agency for their great support and their work.
