Italy Training Course

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

The need for CONNECTION is basic for every being in the ecosystem. Meaningful connection is essential for every human being. Everything is what it is as a result of its relations with all other things. Dominant-materialistic-industrial culture destroyed connection of the people with their inner inherited wisdom, wild nature, spiritual world, emotions and imagination, dreams and visions and our place in more-than-human world.

The values of consumerism, conformity and industrial growth that rule today’s Western society have proven to be toxic and destructive to the Big Web of Life of which humans are an integral part. By destroying ecosystems and using nature as a mere resource for personal profit, we are not only destroying the future of our children and grandchildren, but already negatively impacting many people’s lifes today.

Humanity needs an urgent change, to transform this world of deepening inequality, violence, addictions and continuing disconnection from nature (both external and internal), into one based on peace, equality, real freedom, and connection to ourselves, others and the rest of the natural world.

There is a need for people who, through their actions, demonstrate a life based on ecocentric values. People creating and affirming a life-enhancing culture, who inspire future generations of youth for psychological, spiritual and professional growth in harmony with nature. People laying the foundation for a future built on environmental justice, deep spirituality, compassion and acceptance.

OBJECTIVES

The training will provide innovative ways and methods to address the developmental needs for belonging, meaningful connection, authenticity and purpose, and take steps towards personal transformation in a more wholesome and connected way. It will also aim at empowering the participants to offer these methods to the various groups and individuals they work with and become agents of visionary change within their communities.

– To develop participant’s knowledge in nature-based human development by learning and practicing the principles and models of eco-centric development.

– To develop new skills, competences and ideas in facilitating the development of meaningful connection and authentic relating.

– To provide an opportunity to experience a space of safety, intimacy, and profound connection in which personal exploration is encouraged and supported by community.

– To engage and guide participants through innovative processes of personal transformation.

– To inspire in the participants a shift in values and worldviews that will foster empathy to all creatures and a sense of oneness with all human and non-humans.

– To support participant’s connection to their sense of responsibility for the environment and Earth’s future.

ACCOMMODATION, MEALS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Participation fee

No participation fee required.

Accommodation and food

All costs will be covered by the Erasmus+ programme.

Travel reimbursement

Participants will have to buy their tickets in advance and will be reimbursed after the activity. If this arrangement is an obstacle to your participation, please let us know.

The tickets will be reimbursed up to a maximum amount that depends on the country where the travel starts. To be eligible as a participant, your country of departure and arrival have to be the same.

GREEN TRAVEL

To reduce the project’s environmental footprint, participants coming from less than 1500km from the venue  will be asked to avoid flying for travelling to and from the training. Please make sure that you are comfortable with this condition if you apply. Additional funding to cover food and accommodation along the way for those travelling green can be provided on an individual basis.

IMPORTANT! Please note that this measure is not intended to support holidays or other detours before or after the training, and that the amount spent will be refunded only if it is part of a coherent travel plan coming from and going back to your place of residence.

Project Place: Ecovillage Torri Superiore, Italy

Project Date: 21-30 November 2024

Application Deadline: 15 September 2024

Project Owner: Ture Nirvane Cooperativa Sociale di Comunità (Others)

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Not: The project participant country and deadline may change with possible updates.

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