Our Project
From June 7th to 16th, 2024, the Eco-Action youth exchange brought 47 young participants from five European countries to Labanoras, Lithuania, to tackle pressing environmental issues. Set in the picturesque Aukštaitija National Park, the program aimed to merge environmental protection with active citizenship. Participants from Lithuania, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Portugal were immersed in activities that deepened their understanding of waste management, recycling, and sustainable living, all while fostering teamwork and innovation.
Throughout this youth exchange, participants engaged in meaningful activities that emphasized both practical solutions and community engagement. They crafted products and toys from recycled materials, demonstrating hands-on ways to reduce waste. Thought-provoking debates allowed participants to exchange ideas on environmental topics, sharing possible solutions to pressing issues. A particularly impactful activity involved creating fictional companies focused on solving environmental problems, with teams developing eco-friendly prototypes and presenting them in a Shark Tank-style session.
Additionally, participants produced promotional content, including videos and social media posts, to raise awareness in their communities about the urgency of environmental action and to advocate for sustainable alternatives. The experience also included a hike through the national park, where participants collected trash, reinforcing their commitment to eco-citizenship. These activities not only equipped participants with practical knowledge but also inspired them to promote green practices within their local communities.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved in impactful projects. These experiences allow you to contribute to meaningful causes, connect with people from diverse cultures, and build lasting friendships. Join us in creating a more united world!
Photo Gallery
A few more moments from this activity :)
Results
Some of the cool things we did during this project- Quizz: Who wants to be an environmental billionaire? Presentation about: Berta Caceres
Dissemination Events
Our participants engaged in more than 60 events for dissemination and exploitation of results, sharing the knowledge, skills and experience gained during the activities, within their community.
Pitești, Romania, July 2024
Dissemination held by Ariana Ioana Cimbala, for 10 people at Youth Center Piteșt.
Bratislava, Slovakia, July 2024
Disseminations were held by Martin Hronský at his school for to different groups of students. He reached approximately 40 people. Klára Sochuľáková organized a day in nature, picking up trash. They focused on cleaning up a local park next to the lake, picked up all the litter. In the end they made a positive impact on their local environment.
Marijampolė, Lithuania, June 2024.
Tarvilas Peciulis held a dissemination for his class in school, for 20 people. Joris Vitkauskas presented it for his friends.
