Urban Oasis: Empowering Young People through Nature

<< Objectives >>UrbON aims to improve the employability of young people at risk of exclusion such as NEETS including those with migrant backgrounds. The project will develop a non-formal training curriculum to enhance the soft and green skills to improve their access to job market opportunities. The project will also use eco-based activities to empower marginalized young people to become active citizens in their local, national and European community, and highlight the importance of sustainable environments.<< Implementation >>Eco-therapy workshops to build the soft and green skills of young people will be developed based on the best practices of the partners (A2). This activity is followed by two 5-day LTTAs (A3 and A4) held in Ireland and Portugal. Young people will create a digital representation of their experience in A5, which will be presented at the exhibition/multiplier events in A6, alongside a digital transfer book of best practices in using eco-based activities when working with marginalized youth.<< Results >>The expected results of the project are: -A sharing of best practices of how to meet the complex needs of young people at risk of exclusion-A training curriculum and handbook developed to help youth workers use eco-based activities to upskill their young people and keep them engaged through non-formal learning-Increased employability among marginalized young people-A more engaged, empowered young people with better links to their community who are more eco-conscious in their choices