Identification & Background 

Project Designation: SF4CEFS – Sown Futures for Circular Economy and Sustainable Food Systems

Framework: The project aims to develop short-term training courses in a holistic way that empower young people in areas such as sustainability, circular economy and organic agriculture, making them agents of promoting green practices in their communities.

Project code: 2023-3-IT03-KA 152-YOU-000179224

Date of approval: 23-01-2024
Start date: 13-02-2024
Completion date: 12-02-2025

Total eligible investment: €32,553.00
Financial support: Erasmus+ programme

Promoter: Fondazione Comunitaria di Agrigento e Trapani
co-promoters:
-Cekdev International Education and Development Academy
– MORE – Laboratório Colaborativo Montanhas de Investigação – Association
– Helix – Social Innovation Hub
– Asociatia DAR Development
– Innovative Youth

  • Fostering creativity and innovation: Stimulating creativity and innovation among young people through interactive workshops and sustainable practices.
  • Develop skills in the area of circular economy: Offer training that helps young people to develop skills in sustainable processes, material reuse and regional cuisine.
  • Promote problem-solving and leadership: Improve problem-solving and leadership skills by empowering young people to meet environmental and social challenges.
  • Create inclusive collaborative networks: Facilitate the creation of collaborative networks among youth, mentors and professionals, promoting inclusion and diversity.

Interactive Workshops:

  • Composting: Participants learned about composting and its practical techniques, understanding its importance for waste reduction and soil improvement.
  • Organic Agriculture: Sessions on organic farming practices highlighted sustainable methods of growing and producing food.

Training sessions:

  • Sustainable Processes and Initiatives: Discussions on various sustainable initiatives, exploring successful examples and techniques applicable in different contexts.
  • Reuse: Activities focused on the importance and methods of reusing materials to reduce waste and promote the circular economy.
  • Regional Cooking: Regional cooking classes that emphasized the use of local ingredients and sustainable practices in food preparation.

Skills Development:

  • Problem Solving: Practical exercises and case studies to improve participants’ problem-solving skills, applicable to environmental and social challenges.
  • Leadership Potential: Activities to foster the development of leadership skills, empowering young people to be agents of change in their communities.
  • The expected results include increasing creativity and innovation among young people, developing technical skills that encourage inclusion and diversity, and promoting sustainable and green practices in communities across participating countries.