The project in a few words
Warming Up is a training course for Youth Workers and Educators that addresses the urgent need for a holistic response to climate change. Based on discussions with partner organisations and current observations, we have identified the urgent need for a deeper understanding of climate change, the development of an appropriate mindset and the acquisition of practical skills to address the current crisis.
Objectives:
-Knowledge: To increase participants’ and young people’s knowledge of climate change based on scientific facts.
-Attitude: Change attitudes towards climate change by seeing it as a threat to the whole planet and not just to humans, and promote a new relationship between humans and nature.
-Skills: Developing specific skills and providing appropriate tools that contribute to a positive impact on climate change.
Based on the successful experience of our partner who has been working with climate change for years, we have opted for the 3H model (head – heart – hands) to ensure a holistic and complex approach to the topic
Main Objectives
The Warming Up project aims to fulfil several important needs:
- Combating the lack of knowledge and confusion between facts and misinformation or fake news about climate change and the climate crisis.
- Raising awareness of the link between our daily choices and behaviours and their impact on climate change, emphasising the impact of individual choices on the environment.
- Combating the prevailing sense of hopelessness among people, especially young people, particularly the belief that human action cannot bring about meaningful change.
- Combating the increasing prevalence of climate-related depression, especially among the younger generation.
- Providing a broader, global perspective on the challenges of climate change that transcends regional boundaries.
- Encourage and improve international youth action to respond effectively to the climate crisis.
- Restore the connection between humans and nature and promote understanding of the interdependence of humans and nature.
- Challenging the perception that other global challenges are more immediate and critical than climate change.
- Improving understanding of the links between climate change and other global challenges such as migration, social inequalities and more.
Who can apply?
Youth workers (minimum 18 years old) that…
- … are actively working with youngsters or aspiring people involved in social organisations or centres
- … have some basic knowledge of English
- … can commit to attending to the project for its full duration
- … are proactive and willing to learn more about the topic
- … residents in one the partner countries
- … We encourage the participation of participants with fewer opportunities. (Participants with fewer opportunities will be prioritised.)
Hosting Organisation
Dreaming OPEnly e.V. is a youth organisation based in Leipzig, Germany. It is focused on offering developmental experiences based on non-formal learning approaches and mobility opportunities to young people in Germany and abroad.
We are convinced of the necessity of developing new learning methodologies which address the needs of the youngest generations using new and innovative languages present in the contemporary youth culture.
Our mission is to facilitate transformative change through non-formal education, critical thinking and artistic expression. We dedicate ourselves to crafting innovative projects to promote awareness and disseminate values aligned with the socio-environmental transition we hope for. We are advocates of the role of individuals in bringing about social change which can lead to fairer and more sustainable societies.
Partner Organisations
