5R4Future
Experiential Education methods for a more sustainable everyday life
5R4Future focusses on teaching young people ways and strategies towards a more sustainable everyday life with the use of Experiential Education methods.
To create a connection between the young generation and the environment, it is important that nature becomes "tangible" for them. Therefore, the 5R4Future - Camp will take place in nature. There, young people will have the opportunity to learn about the 5R concept (refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, red). Each principle will be connected with activities and playful learning methods. To create a safe space, this will be complemented by Bruce Perry's principles - relational (safe), relevant (tailored to the individual's development), repetitive (patterns), rewarding (enjoyable), rhythmic (in harmony with natural patterns), respectful.
Project objectives
The project aims at:
- Giving young people from socio-economically disadvantaged background the opportunity to experience nature
- Encouraging young people to apply ecological behaviour in their everyday lives
- Improving ecological know-how, personal and social skills
- Encouraging youth workers and trainers to adopt the 5R methodology and use EE (experiential education) methods
- Strengthening cross-border encounters and engagement among young people
Project target groups
The project is aimed at:
- Young people aged between 13 and 17 years old
- Young people who experience/have experienced socio-economic disadvantage(s)
- Trainers, youth supervisors and youth workers
Project partners: Austria (coordinator), Hungary
Project duration: March 2023 – February 2024
