Sustainable Agriculture

Questions to be addressed within the Erasmus + application form
Contents
Questions to be addressed within the Erasmus + application form
Context
Project Title
Project Title in English
Project Acronym
Participating Organisations
Partner Organisations – all of them
Project Rationale
Needs and Objectives
Topic
Project Details
Activity
Project Design
Preparation, support and follow-up
Recognition of learning outcomes
Participant with fewer opportunities
Environmental friendly practices
Project Management
Partnerships
Evaluation
Dissemination of project results
Project Summary
Context
Project Title
We save the World to save us!
Project Title in English
We save the World to save us!
Project Acronym
Project Start Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
01/09/2022
Project total Duration (Months)
8
Project End Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

01/05/2023
Participating Organisations
Partner Organisations – all of them
1.Partner organisation OIDs
E10059655
Legal name
IDEAL GELECEK
Country
Azerbaijan

E10033449
Legal name
UDRUZENJE MLADI VOLONTERI
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina

E10072015
Legal name
Young Citizens United
Country
Bulgaria

E10023056
Legal name
ADA COURS ACADEMY
Country
France

E10193711
Legal name
Makedonska Platforma Protiv Siromashtija
Country
The Republic of North Macedonia

E10161780
Legal name
Mundus Intercultural ONGD - Associação para o Desenvolvimento e Cooperação
Country
Portugal

E10207978
Legal name
HORIZON POUR LE DEVELOPPEMEN T ET LA CITOYENNETE
Country
Tunisia

E10241498
Legal name
Düzce Alfa Gençlik Derneği
Country
Turkey
Organisation that submits the project

Organisation OIDs
E10274162
Legal name
Checkpoint C Crosser
Country
Germany
Project Rationale
Note: In this section, you are asked to explain the aims of your project, what you want to achieve and
what are its expected benefits on participants and participating organisations. Make sure to read the
questions carefully and address all sub-questions.
Needs and Objectives
Why do you want to carry out this project? Please describe the issues and needs you want to address
and your project’s objectives.
As global population increases and our standard of living rises, the demand for food is also growing. As
we explore new ways to be more efficient with resources, many people have started to question what it
means to be sustainable in terms of agriculture. Is conventional farming destroying our planet? Do we
have anything to worry about when it comes to sustainable practices? The truth is that while there are
many different opinions on this topic, there's no clear-cut answer. With climate change and
environmental degradation being the main issues in today's society many people are looking for ways to
protect the earth and its natural resources. Today's growing global population is becoming increasingly
hungry, therefore new techniques and methods are being utilized to produce more food. The
agricultural sector is one of the most significant contributors to global climate change. It's no secret that
agriculture contributes to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by using a lot of chemical fertilizer,
pesticides, and fuel. At the same time, it produces a lot of garbage that ends up in our landfills and
waterways, which in turn creates environmental degradation.
On a global level, the demand for food is ever increasing, which is driving up commodity prices and
making it nearly impossible for developing countries to feed their populations. More than half of all
farmland worldwide (52%) is being used for animal agriculture and only 1/3 of that farmland actually
produces food, with more production than needed being lost through wasteful practices such as
overproduction and waste. With this said, it should be noted that all farms are eventually going to run
out of land if we keep expanding our agricultural practices at their current rate.
Agricultural practices are increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) levels at an alarming rate. Although we all
need CO2 in order to breathe, the increase in this gas due to industrial agriculture has been negatively
affecting global warming since pre-industrial times. Most of the CO2 being emitted from farms comes
from the use of synthetic fertilizer, which are usually not used in organic farming.
Food production is also a huge cause for deforestation. Deforestation is estimated to have caused over a
quarter of a billion tons of CO2 emissions between 2000 and 2008. This massive amount can be
attributed to the clearing of land to make way for new fields and pastureland, as well as clearing land
that would be used to grow crops but at a later date that had greater monetary value than a farm's
current usage.
As a result, all people and governments should be aware that our habits and behavior have an effect on
the environment. At the same time, agriculture affects our health by exposing us to chemicals and toxins
that negatively impact our bodies. This is why it is important to use sustainable methods in order to
achieve healthy eating, protect the environment and reduce the possibility for diseases.
Specific goals of our project are:

* Increase the knowledge and skills of participants about sustainable agriculture, especially participants
with disabilities.
To educate young participants on the importance of sustainable agriculture, to teach about the food
system and how it works
To make an intercultural dialogue how sustainable agriculture can be a positive force for change now
and in the future
Our project will primarily raise awareness among young people in order to increase the number of
volunteers for sustainable agriculture. We also want to draw attention to the importance of community-
supported agriculture in Europe and its specific role in the food production process.
We want to motivate young people to assume voluntary positions in their local farms. We are aiming at
fostering a sense of responsibility among young people who will learn about sustainability and the
circular economic system through their work with sustainable local agricultural project
How does your project link to the objectives of the Erasmus+ programme and those of Youth
Exchanges?
Our project is a Youth Exchange that aims to reach young people and raise awareness about sustainable
agriculture. The project creates a platform for youth who want to know more about the topic of
sustainable agriculture, and also for those who want to find out how it is possible in practice. These are
the contributions of our project:
-To spread good practices on how to improve agricultural production at the local level, which in turn
increases self-reliance
- To challenge young people with the idea that good environmental practices are something worth
doing, not just because they protect our environment but also because they increase self-esteem and
help youth feel like their efforts do make a difference
- To build an innovative community with exchange groups where members can learn new skills and gain
experience as well as share their own experiences on sustainable farming.
Young people who participate in the project get the opportunity to be involved in exchange programs,
where they learn on how to produce their own food, do organic farming and learn how to build a high
quality whey. They also get the chance to establish their own exchange group with other participants
and work on local agricultural projects together.
To achieve goals on inclusion and diversity we will include young people with disabilities in the
development process of communication and inclusion. Young participants will be able to share their
experiences and views on how best to improve policies about sustainable agriculture that affect us all.
As our project is related to sustainable agriculture , the participants of the project will collect data on
climate change and sustainability in agriculture. They will also discuss different types of agriculture and
try to find the way for sustainable agriculture.
They will learn how other countries are dealing with the issues of "food security", finding ways to
improve the conditions and make agriculture more sustainable. They will try to increase their own
knowledge about what can be done in agriculture to produce food sustainably, including discussions on
climate change.
Using digital technologies, we will have a better understanding of the interactions between humans and
nature. This will include how climate change influences agriculture, how clean ecosystems can provide
food production, and how our consumption patterns might need to change in order to live on a healthy
planet.
Impact
How will your project benefit the young participants involved in the project, during and after the
project lifetime?
The project intends to increase participants’ skills and competences in sustainable agriculture by
learning about, and becoming more familiar with an organic agricultural system. Furthermore, it’s
planned that participants will learn about the different options available for a professional career in this
field of study.
The project hopes to benefit the young participants involved in the project not only during and after the
lifetime of the program but also as they continue their life journey into adulthood. The project will give
the young participants the opportunity to learn about a new way of growing food and about the
different choices for a future career.
The project has chosen an approach that groups working on tasks in which they will directly experience
sustainable agriculture. These tasks will give the young participants the opportunity to observe and
experience organic farming practices.
The project aims to involve young people in order to inspire, motivate and create a greater interest in
sustainable agriculture. Furthermore, the project will provide them with knowledge of this field of study
as well as hopefully creating a new culture in which people feel that they have an important role to play
in protecting our future generations’ food supply.
The project will be offering participants guidance and training working with both national and
international companies who are involved in this field. The project’s activities will provide young
participants with information about the different options sustainable agriculture, and hopefully inspire
them to choose this subject as their main study field. It’s also planned that the project will offer young
participants valuable personal experiences, which they can use later in their career.
The goal of the project is to offer young people international exchange opportunities that can be
relevant for their future career choices. The most important part of achieving this goal is to make sure
that all participants have a positive experience and are able to contribute with feelings of success and
enjoyment throughout the program.
How will your project benefit the organisations or the groups of young people implementing the
project, during and after the project lifetime?
Expected impact on the participating organization/Instution: Involved organizations in the project will
experience and take advantage of the project's activities and results. The project will improve the
organization’s sustainability, and long-term viability by increasing the capacity, skills and resources of
institutions to deliver quality training and services, thereby contributing to lifelong learning. Moreover,
it will increase their market competitiveness by increasing the recognition and value of their services
among a larger number of beneficiaries and also create awareness of them among decision makers in
priority sectors across Europe.
The project will benefit all involved organizations by increasing their knowledge on sustainable
agriculture, increasing their capacity to continue working on sustainable solutions and increase the
Norway profile on sustainability. Also, they will get a lot of experience and knowledge about sustainable
agriculture, which they can use in future projects and help them with networking through different
levels of stakeholders involved in ERasmus+. The partners will also be able to share their experiences in
the region, and promote Norway as a sustainable agriculture country.
The project will benefit all involved organizations by increasing their capacity to work on sustainable
agriculture after the project lifetime. The partners involved in the project will have more knowledge and
experience of sustainable agriculture and they will be in a better position to take different decisions on
how to use what they have learnt. Through networking, partners will also be able to continue working
together on different projects, sharing knowledge through the years.
Expected impact on target groups: Young people who participated in the project will benefit in many
ways:
- they will have a better understanding of the importance of sustainable agriculture in their future life.
- they will be able to participate in different workshops on sustainable agriculture and food production.
- they will gain professional experience that can be used in their future career.
The project will encourage young people to take responsibility for their own food, health and wellbeing.
Young people will live healthier lives, which will benefit society and the economy in the long run by
reducing the medical costs and increasing participation in the workforce. The project aims at sustainable
agriculture where young people can play a leading role in shaping their food production methods and
systems. The main obstacle to sustainable agriculture is that young people have little knowledge of it
and have few opportunities to learn about it. The project will target young people who are at risk of
malnutrition, poor health and poverty, since they are not well informed about food security, food safety
or agricultural production issues (cows/livestock). The main goal is to achieve more sustainable living
conditions for future generations.
We believe that the project can make a difference in three ways. Firstly, it makes participants
aware of sustainable agriculture and the importance for future generations to understand and
keep applying methods of sustainable agriculture. Secondly, it helps participants to network with
likeminded people from other countries, which may lead to new collaborations in the future.
Finally, we expect that some of the participants will continue their projects in rural communities
after finishing the project. This means that they will conduct activities based on what they
learned during Erasmus+ programme and are able to provide valuable knowledge about
sustainable agriculture for future generations
What would be the impact of your project beyond the participants and participating organisations, at
local, regional, national, European level?
The impact of this project would be that it would have an impact on all levels, from local to regional to
national with a European dimension. After completing the project young people will return to their
communities and teach other young people what they have learned. They will be in a position to
monitor the implementation of projects in the frameworks of the common agricultural policy and food
security. All young people who participate in this project will be in a position to develop a better
understanding of the common agricultural policy, its benefits and its shortcomings. They will also reflect
upon their own possibilities and responsibilities in an attempt to effect change between the public,
private and civil society.
the project will develop a series of cross-border collaborations which allow for local, regional and
national agricultural stakeholders to learn from each other, share expertise in areas of common interest
and develop joint solutions to issues that have a European dimension.
The project will have a strong environmental focus and the overall objective is to contribute to the
implementation of the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy which aims at achieving an increase in the number
of natural habitats across Europe by 2020.
By supporting sustainable agriculture practices in Norway, it is hoped that this project will contribute
with significant knowledge on how natural habitats can be protected within agricultural settings whilst
also improving productivity.
Within the project, cross-border knowledge exchanges will be facilitated between the farmers, forestry
and other competent experts. These collaborations will bring in part to the project partners a better
understanding on how this knowledge can be built into national policies and how it can be transferred
to other countries where similar issues might exist. Ultimately, this project aims at contributing towards
stronger and more integrated European approaches regarding sustainable agriculture. It is hoped that
the project will produce a stronger, more skilled and knowledgeable workforce in the European Union.
This will lead to improved farming practices, increased productivity and healthier landscapes all round.
Topic
Please select up to three topics addressed by your project
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Project Details
Activity
Please describe the background of the participants in each participating group and how each group
was formed. Please also provide information on the group leaders, the age of the participants and
how country balance is ensured. If necessary, explain how the gender balance is respected.
Young people who never had the opportunity to develop themselves in the world of alternative
agriculture, who want to create their own agricultural identity, want to ensure alternative agricultural
sustainability and contribute to the development of a new type of food economy in the region will be
main consideration. Participants will be selected according to short introduction videos which they will
send in order to apply the project. They will be participants will be selected according to short
introduction videos assessed, on other factors like geographical location, gender etc that make each
country group representative. Within each selected group; the number of participants will be a
maximum of 6. The gender balance will be respected according to the following: 50% men and 50%
women. Group leaders also will be young people in order to motivate participants and run project more
effectively.
Initially, participants will be brought up to speed in terms of their knowledge about agriculture and
agriculture machinery. Afterwards, participants will participate in a workshop where they can discuss
their expectations concerning the project and how it should develop within the frame of reference of
sustainable agriculture. This way, they will get familiar with the farming and working methods.
Criteria to be Considered in Participant Selection:
Desire / Volunteering: Participants who are willing to engage in the project and volunteer their time,
skills and efforts in the proses. Motiivation of the young applicants will ensure the quality of the project.
-Motivation / Engagement: Participants who are motivated to make changes to their own lives and it is
important they must feel they can change themselves first.
-Attitude/ Mind Set / Commitment: Participants who have committed to undertake the project within
the agreed timeline, taking full ownership of their work and are willing to provide and receive feedback
within agreed time frame
- Language Skills: Language skills should be strong enough for participants to understand the
instructions, and participate fully in the project.
- Experience: Participants who have experience in sustainable agriculture in order to understand the
reality of the project, international experience is recommended due to differences in climate and
culture.
-Being innovative: Participants who have innovative ideas with different materials, especially organic or
local ones are suggested.
- Group leader is required to have at least 2 years experience in sustainable agriculture, as well as have
relevant knowledge and skills. The leader should be able to communicate in English, be a trusted
member of the community, and have good social skills with a high level of emotional intelligence. Age
limit is for Group leaders is 25
-Applicants should be result oriented, focused on sustainability issues that concern the local
environment, proactive and goal oriented. Individuals with rural upbringing are an asset to the group
- Disadvantaged Group: At least one social and economic disadvantaged participants will be selected to
participate in the project.
Please describe the role and involvement of the participants from each participating group in all
phases (planning, preparation, implementation of activities and follow-up).
In the planning phase of the project , the participants from each participating group are to be contacted
and briefed on their role and involvement in the process of establishing sustainable agriculture. Their
needs , their expectations and their prior knowledge and experience are to be identified. The
participants’ needs are to be identified based on their expectations and experiences so as to anticipate
actions and deliverables in order for them to participate fully in the planning phase of the project Lastly,
it is important to evaluate any previous experience that may have led to success with this project's
framework. Previous projects may hold valuable knowledge, which can help lead towards a more
successful outcome of the project. Before planning participants can commence, specific information
must be gathered on what constitutes sustainable agriculture, as well as Norway’s stance on this topic.
For the preparation phase of the project participants are to be provided with a copy of the project
proposal in advance. The participants are to be informed on how they play an active role in the whole
process of the project, how they can contribute and benefit from the project. Young participants will
also, contact past participants or relevant organisations who dealt with similar topics who could provide
information or get an advice on how best to approach this topic of sustainable agriculture. Participants
will be informed about how their organisation will be involved in this project. Also what is expected
from their organisation during the preparation phase of the project and during the development or final
phase of the project. What benefits they can get from participating in this project. They will also be
informed about how they can contribute to this project, as well as how much contribution they should
put in.
The project leader defines the needs of the participants in a clear, balanced and holistic way.
-The people involved are encouraged to say what they want to learn from the project, their expectations
for it and their hopes for its impact. The language used is participatory, reflecting their knowledge and
expectations.
-The type of activities proposed as well as their format are discussed democratically: learning will be
achieved through active participation in carrying out the activities proposed by all participants.
When it comes to implementation of the project three students from different universities and two
students from an agricultural high school in Norway will be invited to take part in a project on
sustainable agriculture. They will have to come up with a plan for designing an exhibition related to
sustainable agriculture that can be presented at workshops as well as an evaluation of their previous
experience with exhibitions or presentations they have done before. Active discussions will be during
project and implementation phases and will include daily meetings, which are coordinated by the
coordinator of the project. Every day, all participants should have equal access to the project support
team. The expected outcome is that everyone will have a clear understanding of what the role and
involvement in their respective phase is about and how their work contributes to the overall success.
In the follow- up activities young participants also give feedback to each other when needed which is
especially helpful since many members of this erasmus+ project come from different countries around
Europe and speak different languages which means they don't always understand each other's words
perfectly well.
What will the participants learn about the chosen topic of the activity? Which learning outcomes or
competences (i.e. knowledge, skills and attitudes/behaviours) are to be acquired/improved by
participants in the activity?
The topic of sustainable agriculture will be examined from a variety of perspectives such as consuming
less chemicals, reducing our food miles, and producing more food. We anticipate that participants will
leave this training with the skills and knowledge on how to:
- distinguish different types of agriculture
- develop and maintain an agricultural project
- create value and exchange in the region
- estimate the local market potential for food products

This activity will provide participants with theoretical knowledge about sustainable agriculture, practical
knowledge to set up an agricultural project and connect it to marketing, developing relationships with
small growers, community currencies and utilising their skills in the community. Once they have
achieved this they will be able to plan how they can apply this back in their own communities. We will
use nonformal learning methods to learn about, share and develop critical thinking skills and knowledge
about sustainability, food production, food processing, marketing and business models.
Participants have to spend time on the field at the different agricultural settings observing and helping
out. The main goal of this project is to increase participants' competences in renewable agriculture and
their ability to transfer these skills to their own community. The project will also improve the quality of
young people's working life as well as their chances on the labour market. It will give them a chance to
gain experience from work and life in Norway, and international teaching. These experiences will
increase the participants' employability when they return to the countries they came from. They will
contribute to building sustainable rural communities in their own countries.
The participants are encouraged to use their creativity and skills as they learn. For example, they can
make games that would reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. They can design posters,
advertisements, calendars and websites that raise awareness about the importance of sustainable
agriculture. They will also learn from their local small-scale farmers and fishermen, who teach them how
to use natural resources for food production in a way that respects those resources for future
generations. Activities such as these will be used to assess the competences of different participants,
which are divided into specific competences.
The aim of the project is to learn as much as possible about sustainable agriculture and to share their
knowledge with the rest of their communities in order to reduce environmental and economic problems
they face. The participants will also be able to create a marketing plan in order to present their
knowledge easier and demonstrate it when they have finished the project.
These actions will help them take up responsibilities in favour of sustainable agriculture.
What are the basic elements of the activity? Please describe at the very least the venue(s), non formal
learning methods used, aims of the session etc.
Type of Activity: Youth Exchange
Youth Exchange Venue: Wombat'S City Hostel - Berlin (https://bit.ly/36yET3V)
Date: 09/11/2022 - 17/11/2022
Number of participants: 42
Our project, which is a youth exchange project, will last 10 days including travel days. Our activities will
be carried out in Berlin on 9-17 November 2022 with 42 participants from ???
Our venue is Wombat'S City Hostel - Berlin. Safety rules, cleanliness, available training room and Covid-
19 measures are really taken into consideration and our team has decided this hostel as a best option
therefore.
The first day will be arrival and welcoming day of the participants.
On the 2nd day of the project, we will begin the day with morning exercises that will prepare us for the
day. After the energizers we will begin first session of day about organic farming. The goals of this
session are to get an overview on the organic farming world, know its importance and understand how
to help make change happen. This is followed by a session with Someone/Something where
Someone/Something will share his visions about the future of agriculture and how to work with nature.
In the afternoon we will have a more practical session about growing vegetables from recycled
materials. This will be followed by a session about the importance of using local species in your diet,
how to make initial decisions and set up a system for substitution. We will go into more details from
there. Also during this session there will be chances to discuss about which is the best food for you and
how to substitute it with other local species. In the end of the day we will have interactive games and
discussion session for a final reflection about this day.
On the 3rd day, 1st and 2nd session: (country name )Indicating the importance sustainable agriculture.
After this session participants will learn about how to produce food more practically with different soil
types like adding organic material in order to enrich the soil for better growth when planting trees or
crops, as well as how to address pest control problems related to different soils types. 3rd and 4th
sessions: (country name) focuses on water as an economic resource, including rain water harvesting and
irrigation techniques in different soil types. It will be focused on how to tackle ground problems using
correct technologies suitable for that particular soil type.
4th day of the project is focused on excursions to farms and workshops with sustainable agriculture. The
aim of the activity is to show rural life and introduce them to the topic of sustainable agriculture. There
will be presentations about sustainable food production, distribution, consumption and waste
management. Participants will get a chance to visit farms and small enterprises in order to see onsite
examples for themselves. The excursion usually will last all day from 8 am until 6 pm or so (~14 hours).
5th day of the project: Participants will be involved in a workshop about organic farming and sustainable
land use in rural areas. Following the session participants will arrange all multimedia files and will make
a film about sustainability in Norway with contributions from both the participants of our project and
some experts in the field. Each group will receive feedback from participants.
On the 6th day, 1st session: 6th day of the activity will begin with discussions about the cultural aspects
of sustainable agriculture such as norms, values and sustainability as a discourse. Following the
discussion session about methods to promote sustainable agriculture and its integration with local
community will be realized.
On the 7th day: We will begin the day with ’Days to Sustainable Agriculture’ workshop. The workshop
will be facilitated by a team of agricultural experts from across Europe and Scandinavia, including the
Nordic Council of Ministers, Development Aid from the European Union to support farming and forestry
in developing countries. Topics that will be covered include 1) Climate Change and 2) Sustainability.
The aims of this session are to: 1) Build capacity on climate change adaptation for small-scale farmers
through activities on sustainable agriculture; 2) Bring together farmers to share best practices on
sustainable agriculture techniques 3) Design inclusive solutions for boosting knowledge about climate
change adaptation for rural communities with a focus on sustainable agriculture techniques;
On the 8th day 1st session: 8th day of the project will continue with the topic of "sustainable
agriculture" in today's modern society and why it is important for many farmers and rural communities
to look at ways of improving food production without exploitation of natural resources. The
presentation will also explore some positive examples from around Europe that illustrate how these
methods can be applied and how they are solving problems such as land degradation, water shortages
etc.
On the 9th day: Last day of the project will constitute discussions about all gained knowledge during the
project, how it could be applied in the future. In the morning we will go to horticultural show were we
will meet with sustainable agriculture and in the afternoon we will take part of a meeting on how to
develop sustainable agriculture as an example of sustainable development. The basic elements of this
project is learning through discussion, presentation and visiting places where sustainable agriculture is
applied in practice( horticultural show). The aim is to get acquainted with different aspects of modern
agriculture and find out possible ways for development the agroecology. The venue - educational center
"Norwegian Centre for Ecological Landscaping".
How will the groups of participants cooperate and communicate between them to prepare and
follow-up on the Youth Exchange?
Communication between participants will be provided with the help of an interactive website with
exchange forums, a blog and messages to communicate about the project.
A work plan will be set up with the help of tools like mindmaps and timelines to coordinate tasks across
member groups. Emails, Skype and phone calls may also be used for individual contact.
We will use Google Drive to distribute documents among participants in order to avoid any paper copies
being sent through the post or email; those documents will include a welcome letter, an overview of
what they should bring on the exchange, information group guidelines. Finally, we need to make sure
that all translation duties are covered - one participant per language is assigned as a liaison between our
partner organisations so that the project remains bilingual from start to finish.
Preparatory meetings will be organized by the participants using the ITC (Interactive Training and
Communication) Toolbox. The toolbox allows upload of presentations, documents, photos, videos and
other items.
Each group will prepare a first presentation that will be shared with all the other groups so they can
provide feedback to each other. This is done over e-mail which simplifies information transfer on limited
technology resources. Group members will disseminate the presentations for feedback purposes before
finalizing them with their colleagues in their home countries. In the following meetings, they will be
given the opportunity to review and discuss each other’s presentations before finalizing them with their
home country partners.
All the information shared between participants will be made available to the public on this website. The
group members are encouraged to share and exchange information through social networks such as
Facebook or Twitter, YouTube or any other existing or emerging platforms. Participants should be able
to answer questions about Erasmus+. These answers will also be posted on this website/blog so that
anyone can have a look at them, know more about Erasmus+ and apply for participation in Erasmus+
projects.
Do you foresee to include any virtual component, before, during or after the activity?
In this project, there will be a lot of virtual components used. This is because it will be a virtual platform
that enables remote access to equipment and information relating to sustainable agriculture. It is also
meant to function as a communication tool by operating an online discussion forum where users can
share ideas and thoughts on sustainable practices with local producers. From this perspective, the
project will not just be about introducing technology into the agricultural sector but also about opening
up the sector for more diversification and inclusion.
In all stages of the project, we plan to use virtual elements such as the e-learning platform and the
online innovation platform. The first element is using for online trainings, learning events and a virtual
course with pre-recorded video material. The second element is using for online courses that are about
case studies of our participants as micro tutorials in various phases of the project.
Furthermore, we have also included a virtual component during practical sessions with the use of digital
tools such as tablets, mobile phones or laptops to gather information during meetings or to do
presentations and posters to spread information about sustainability principles.
Some virtual components will be used during the project are:

1. Zoom
With the help of this application we will have online meeting before and after the project. We will also
record the meetings in order to share with public after project completed.
2. Telegram/ Whatsapp
These communication tools will help us to stay in touch with participants and organisations for daily
activities during the project. Also, alongside the email notificatons, urgent information will be posted on
these platforms as well.
3. Google Earth
During the preparation phase of the project Google Earth platform will be used for virtual tours for
exploring farms in order to get acquainted with the place before we actually visit them.
4. ArcGIS online
With help this application we will be able to connect all participants, and use data effectively using
interactive maps. To work with smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools will help us to run
the project smoothly. We will share our insights with the public with help this application.
Project Design
Preparation, support and follow-up
How will you prepare the participants before the start of the activity (e.g. intercultural, linguistic, risk-
prevention etc.) and how will you support them during and after the activities?
In order to prevent lack of communication and misunderstandings between participants we will contact
them before the start of the activity to inform them on what kind of activities they will have and some
general information about the project. We will also meet them in person before the start of the activity
via Zoom.
In order to prevent risk-prevention problems, i.e. accidents or injuries, we will inform participants about
safety precautions and stress that they should be taken into consideration during all activities and
excursions as well as general information about risks and how to avoid them. The participants will be
informed on first aid kit and emergency phone numbers etc.
The most important thing is to find out what kind of pre-knowledge the participants have, such as
farming knowledge, environmental knowledge or general information about sustainable agriculture, so
that those topics can be included in activities that suit best. In order to achieve this most activities will
take place in the field.
We will also welcome all participants on arrival the first day, explain and introduce them to work teams
and present their first task for the day.
After that, in order to reduce prejudices and possible misunderstandings, we will accompany them
throughout the rest of the time. On first day we will be present with a young group leaders during meal
breaks as well as after lunch when they have some free time. We could also provide explanations about
different activities if requested by a participant before joining any of them. And we could arrange
meetings with other experts to share more knowledge or experience.
The preparation will be developed on different levels:

- Adaptation meetings: - to prepare participants for the planned activities, e.g. by giving information on
the topic, about the risks and dangers in relation to it and possible behaviour in such situations to find
out individual needs concerning handicaps, materials needed, etc.
- help with tasks when staying at a place of accommodation; adjustment of climate controls and sleep
hygiene
- reassure participants about their task responsibilities
- provide emotional support during activity implementation (especially in case of failure)
- Task related: Task related: The participants will be introduced to the key concepts of today's society,
such as climate change and sustainability. They will also learn about sustainability-related issues in
agriculture and natural resource management, including soil erosion, water scarcity, pollution and
polluter pays. In addition to theoretical knowledge they will gain hands on experience through practical
work. As the activity is aimed at giving the participants an overview of climate change and sustainability
issues, they will experience the whole process including definition, research and development. The
workbench is a tool that helps to understand both one's personal level of responsibility and how one can
contribute to solutions. It provides a good basis for reflection on sustainability in everyday life as well as
potential solutions. The participants are not only looking at their own needs, but also evaluating what is
needed in society.
Intercultural: The participants play a game that becomes more difficult as their team members break
down cultural barriers. Everyone on the team must face their own prejudices and expectations about
food, culture and world views. They are met with a situation where they must interact with people living
with mental disorders.
Linguistic: The game builds on the participants ability to interact and use their intuition. They must solve
the problem together, without talking too much. Pictures, sounds and gestures are used instead of
words to create understanding between the team members. This strengthens the team's
communication skills in situations where there is a language barrier between different cultures and
international team members. Also, participants are introduced to new words and phrases that include
food vocabulary from many cultures.
- Risk-prevention: The participants will be put in situations where they are exposed to risk-related
information at different levels. There will be a balancing of risks on both sides of an industrial scenario as
well as a super scenario, including climate change. They will learn to identify causes of problems, ways
to prevent them from happening, who is responsible and if they have any responsibility along the way.
They will also be able access knowledge about effective communication between separate groups with
different cultural backgrounds to discuss global issues.
What measures will you put in place to ensure the safety and protection of participants?
Certain steps will be followed in order to ensure the safety and protection of participants in all activities
conducted by Erasmus+. The project will follow these guidelines in order to protect everyone involved
and the environment. These guidelines are listed below:
- Ensure that there is no activity on site with a high risk
- Contain any risks if they happen
- Provide adequate equipment for activities/classes, including:
- First aid kit for injury management
- Adequate food menu for classes or camps
- If necessary, provide professional medical care on site
Organizers will also take care that no hazards could occur during participants’ stay in Norway. It should
be ensured that participants are guided by group leaders and can get venue without any problem if their
trip is unexpectedly cut short due to inclement weather conditions.
Participants will be staying in a secure building, with a key-card system to enter and exit the building. In
living spaces there are fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and emergency exits. We will have a site manager
present on site at all times while participants are in residence. There is 24/7 surveillance as well as
emergency response systems available.
The buildings have been regularly inspected by municipal building inspectors and ensure to meet
relevant regulations affecting the safety and protection of the inhabitants of the building. There are also
emergency preparedness protocols in place in case of earthquake, fire or other disaster situations which
could affect the buildings or its occupants.
They will be given all of the necessary contact information, such as the contact information of the
project head, the organization, and their website. All participants will have a clear understanding of
what to expect during their stay as well as after they leave; what will happen next with them and any
others involved with this project.
We will ensure that we put measures in place so that participants are safe from any potential threats i.e:
physical, social or psychological harm. This will entail providing them with a clearly outlined and
understood code of conduct that they must abide to. We will go as far as requiring all participants to
take certain measures such as learning new skills, or acquiring medical vaccinations or immunizations.
In addition, we will provide information on possible consequences in case of certain actions or
behaviours. The most important thing is that we have the 'primary prevention measures' in place.
It is crucial to work with our local environment regarding arrival procedures, emergency services, and
emergency response measures. It is also important to inform participants about the location of security
personnel, firefighting means, emergency contacts and equipment at various locations within the
project area.
What activities are foreseen after the end of the Youth Exchange? How will the participants follow-up
on the activity?
With the end of the Youth Exchange approach in sight, we will scheduled some activities for afterwards.
Here is an overview of all planned activities for our participants:
- The participants will continue to meet with group leaders from every second week on Zoom. This is an
important part of our work because it helps participants maintain contact with each other long after the
exchange has ended. Participants will share their experience, work and thoughts on their different
competences with agriculture. When participants are going to share their experiences it will be
important for them to realise, that this is not a competition, instead each participant should focus on
what they have learned from the Youth Exchange and how they can use this experience in the future.
Dissemination activities are foreseen after the end of the project. These are some of the activities:
-The participants will follow-up on their activity through personal reports, social networks and blogs.
-The presentations given during this project will be broadcast with a future projection of an international
meeting to discuss these topics in detail.
-A documentary about this route will be filmed, revealing life in European countries on a human level,
with testimonies from all participants and locals—building bridges between people from different
cultures and backgrounds.
One part of this dissemination strategy is our website where everyone can find videos with interviews to
individual participants talking about their experience in both places as well as stills with comments from
locals who met them during the trip.
Regular meeting will take place between organizations and participants after the end of the Youth
Exchange. Activities will be discussed and agreed upon on the basis of what was learned during their
time abroad. Furthermore, participants will be supported in making plans for their follow up as a result
of this project.
One main purpose is to have a meeting to discuss activities that could take place after the end of the
Youth Exchange project, e.g. meetings between organisations or meetings with specific people that have
been participating in the programme, in order to find out what they found most important and most
relevant during their time abroad, and then build on it to make it better for future participants through
facilitated discussions.
Recognition of learning outcomes

How will you support participants to be aware of what they have learned and which competences
they have developed or improved? Please remember to include the methods that support reflection
and documentation of the learning outcomes in the daily timetable of each activity.
Participants will be actively followed by group leaders and personal mentors during the whole duration
of their stay in Norway. In order to support reflection and documentation of learning outcomes, daily
timetables for each activity will be available. Participants should always be encouraged to keep a
reflective journal about what they have learned during their experience at the project or within other
resources in the city, such as the library or an art gallery. The journal could be written in a diary or it can
be recorded in notes that are made at the end of each activity. It is also important to provide
opportunities for participants to share their thoughts with one another as well as with the facilitator."
They should also be encouraged to blog what they have experienced while away from home on their
return back home in order to provide a personal account of not only themselves but also how living
abroad has influenced them personally as well as professionally.
Fundamental Youthpass competencies will be covered throughout the project in a variety of contexts.
The methods for supporting participants in reflecting on and documenting these competences will vary
according to the learning activities and the participants’ needs.
360 degree video and virtual reality will be used to capture different aspects of a farm, exploring both
the production and living spaces within it. Participants can experience various viewpoints on the farm by
moving their phone around them. This immersive view provides a new perspective from which they can
reflect, ask questions, share feelings, or do more detailed investigation of interesting features such as
animals or crops.
We expect that participants will acquire all Youthpass competences during the project. We will be able
to measure them in the final Youthpass report which will be created after the project. The following
methods are available to support reflection and documentation of participants’ learning outcomes:
- self-assessment by participants;
- feedback from stakeholders such as staff, mentors and peers;
- feedback from experts;
- observations (formative assessment) by project staff.
- daily logbook: every evening participants will fill in a logbook with important aspects of the day's work
and/or personal reflections on this work.
Participant will make self -assessment in order to evaluate how much they acquired Youthpass
competences and how well they apply these in the different activities. The self-assessment is about
participants to be aware of what they have learned and which competences they have developed or
improved. This will be done by using a learning diary, a self-assessment checklist that participants fill in
every day, and an evaluation form that the project staff uses to evaluate the Youthpass activities
National Certificate
Morover, participants will receive national certificate for completing and participating in the project.
The Erasmus Programme promotes the use of instruments/certificates like Youthpass or Europass ,
to validate the competences acquired by the participants during their experiences abroad. Will your
project make use of such European instruments/certificates?
Yes
Which one(s)?
Youthpass
Are you planning to use any national instrument/certificate? If so, please describe which one.
Our participants will receive national certificate to confirm their participation in the project. Certificate
will be in English and will carry official certification. We will provide certificate to the participants as they
complete their milestones. For example, after participants presented their project at workshop and
received feedback from representatives of partner institutions, they will get a certificate confirming that
they participated in the project."
Participant with fewer opportunities
Are there participants involved in the activities who face situations that make their participation in
the activities more difficult?
Yes
Which types of situations are these participants facing?

Economic obstacles
Social obstacles
If any, please explain the particular measures (accompanying person, reinforced preparation etc.) you
will put in place to cater for the specific needs of these participants and/or to support their
participation.
Socially disadvantaged: Group leaders will take extra care to ensure that individuals who struggle with
socialization and communication will have company during the entire project. This is to ensure that they
are able to take part in all team meetings, training sessions, and other activities. The leaders will also
provide the option for these participants to be accompanied by someone familiar with their situation, if
this feels more comfortable for them. Project, is to make sure that all information is communicated in a
way which will allow these participants to also understand what is going on during the project. To
ensure that there will not be any misunderstandings due to language barriers, all material and
communication will be available in English.
If participants are disabled and not able to communicate, they will be able to participate via an
interpreter via telephone or by video conference. A number of communication tools will also be
provided for non-verbal participants including summarised versions of written materials and videos."
Economically disadvantaged: We will offer financial assistance for economically disadvantaged
participants to cover their expenses. We will offer financial assistance if this young person informs us
that they need
Environmental friendly practices
Will you include sustainable and environmental-friendly practices in your activities?

Yes
If yes, please describe them and mention how will you raise the awareness of participants on these
sustainable practices?
Since the topic of our project is about sustainable agriculture, we will use less plastic in our project. This
will be achieved by using different kinds of materials like biodegradable and recyclable materials such as
paper, cardboard and textiles. We have already been informed of research that shows that with the
proper use of recycled rubber waste, tire dust can be used to fertilize vegetables rather than chemical
fertilizers, which are synthetic and not bio-degradable.
We will also use eco friendly means to store and get rid of waste. We hope that we can inspire others
with our project and through us, people might start seeing the importance of protecting nature and the
environment as one of their top priorities.
Spreading awareness about sustainable agriculture will hopefully lead to more eco-friendly practices in
the future, not only for agriculture but for other industries too. We hope that people will eventually
realize how vital sustainability is in order for a healthy life on earth for now and those after us.
We also plan to use materials that are locally sourced, such as woodchips for the garden. We will be
monitoring water and electricity usage.
We will be composting waste from the school kitchen in a separate bin to see how it interacts with other
food waste instead of throwing it away.
We have been thinking about eco-friendly approaches not only in the venue of our final project but also
in all the activities that we are going to lead. As an example, we will use eco-friendly materials like paper
made out of recycled material and refillable pens instead of disposable ones.
Project Management
Note: The purpose of this section is to assess the approach to project management and capacity to
deliver high quality learning activities. Make sure to read the questions carefully and address all sub-
questions.
How will you manage the project (agreements with partners etc.) and make sure that it is done in line
with the Erasmus+ Youth Quality Standards? You will find the quality standards further down in the
application form.
The partner organisations must adhere to the Erasmus+ Youth Quality Standards, which are a set of core
values for all partners who wish to join this project. Following activities will be held with partner
institutions:
-Discussions and agreements ideas with partners concerning how work will be done;
- Create an action plan that includes deadlines for each activity;
- Ensure that all stakeholders are involved in planning and working on activities;
- Provide training for staff who take part in activities.
For the first step we will sign an agreement with partner institutions to approve their participation in the
project. We will ensure them they are part of the project’s goals and that they have a leading role in
shaping the activities. As we move into the second step, we will organize all activities in collaboration
with partners. The partners are responsible for preparing and carrying out their own responsibilities and
collaborating with others. We will take special care when organizing activities, especially when it
involves co-financing other projects/programmes or uses partners’ internal funds. This is to ensure that
both parties have full transparency regarding what is being financed with which resources by whom and
for what goal or purpose. Additionally, we will ensure that all partners have a clear understanding of the
Erasmus+ Youth Quality Standards and related policies. Training will be provided to all partners so they
can understand their role in the project and know how they can shape it with their work. The third and
final step is to follow up on the activities during the project period, especially if there is a possibility to
do so in close collaboration with some partner institutions. This implies exchanging experiences and
making sure the programme followed up on its targets for this stage.
We will have a meeting with the partners before each project activity to discuss their expectations and
roles in order to build a close cooperation and maintain an open dialogue. For the project we will set up
a website and blog with feedback from the partners. We will use this to communicate how the project is
going and what are the expectations and roles in order to build a close cooperation.
The whole management team of our project is committed to providing transparency and accountability,
as well as to working in line with the Erasmus+ Youth Quality Standards:
Learning agreements between partner institutions and participants will be completed. Partner
organisations will participate in the selection of participants. They will mutually be in communication
and informed about their duties.
In order to provide effective communication between partner organizations, every organization will
assign a coordinator whose responsibility is to be in charge of all communications among the partners
and participants. The coordinators will be in contact with each other, and all communication.
How will you organise the practical and logistical part of the project (e.g. travel, accommodation,
insurance, visa, social security, mentoring and support, preparatory meetings with partners etc.)?
Preparation meetings with the partners: In these meetings, partners will agree on their mutual
expectations before the project starts in real life, which should result in a common understanding of
both the responsibilities and timeframes of the partners.
The partners will also agree on the specific objectives of the project and the work that should be done to
achieve them, highlighting the partnership's common challenges and how they can be overcome.
The partners will agree in detail how they see their respective responsibilities in balancing the project
objectives with each other and the timeframes involved, what both the resources needed (money,
personnel, goods) and the time needed (preparation time, actual running time) are
- Mentoring and support for participants: After the selection of the participants, each partner
organization will provide a mentor for the project. This mentor will be assigned to one participants and
he/she will be responsible for:
- orientating the participant about the project,
- introducing the participant in their partner organization and to relevant members of staff,
- following up with both partners on a regular basis through sending emails, praising or criticizing when
necessary (depending on what you ask them), providing feedback after each practical work.
Organizing meetings: In order to facilitate communication in person or via email it is important that
participants attend meetings of their respective partner organizations together with their mentors.
Participants should not hesitate contacting their mentors before or after these meetings if they need
further information.
- Travelling (from their countries to here and back). Each partner will provide assistance to their team in
buying tickets from their city to this location and returning home. They will avoid taking long trips and
adhere to the budget that the National Agency has established. The team leader and partner will
communicate to the host organization the days and hours of arrivals and departures, and the tickets will
be bought at the very latest one month before the project begins. Participants will be provided with the
transportation from airport. During the route from airport to the venue, participants will be guided by
group leader to ensure safe arrivals of participants.
- Medical insurance: Each participant will be required to purchase a health insurance for the travel. It is
an obligatory requirement by the host organization and will be indicated in the requirements of project.
- Accommodation: The venue has has all the amenities, conference rooms, and creative areas for
participants to complete all tasks. Meals will be provided 3 times a day and coffee breaks will be
provided.
- Safety and protection of the participants: In addition to having access to a direct route to a hospital,
the hosting location will also provide first aid training for at least one of the group members.
Additionally, upon the arrival of the participants, the hosting location will provide an ambulance and a
doctor (if necessary) to ensure their safety and protect the participants from any unnecessary delays.
Each participant will be given the team's contact information in case of an emergency. They will always
have facilitators with them when they visit local groups. We will notify the police about the initiative
before any action begins, just in case.
Sharing tasks between partners: Prior to the activity, the participants will conduct a preliminary
investigation on the project's subject, look at examples of best practices, and create presentations
describing enterprises. In the activity of exchange, each group will get ready for its individual session.
The partners will convey the preparations to the attendees. Participants will hear from the leaders about
the project's goals and the activities schedule.
Visa:
Group leaders will inform participants who need visa, and will guide participants in order to get the visa
as soon as possible.
Partnerships
How and why did you choose your project partners? What experiences and competences will they
bring to the project?
How will you communicate with them?
From the beginning communication tools with the partner organisations were a crucial factor to success
of the project. Together with the other partners we made a decision for more facetime and more
regular meetings, where discussions about progress, findings and potentials became an important part
of our daily routine. This sort of regular contact allowed us to avoid misunderstandings that might arise
from uninformed communications.
The following tools have been used: Skype (30min), Google Hangouts (1hour), GoToMeeting (1hour).
For the first time we are going to use a project blogs for our partners in ???? during and after the
project. The aim of this tool is to give feedbacks on meetings and fieldtrips, which will become a part of
their reports as well. The blog can be also used by other participnts who are not partners of the project
as a way to follow our work, get more information about the project and its topics. Together with
project partners we decided to share information to use Google Drive as their platform of choice
because they've found it to be a useful tool when sharing documents with partners, who can easily edit
and share material continuously without needing access to a computer or printer. Once there's been an
agreement on which materials will be used by all parties, all of them are uploaded into Google Drive
automatically and any changes are available for review immediately by anyone on the team.
Additionally, the facebook group will help us not only plan the activities and events that we want to do,
but also be a forum for discussions on how we can improve our daily activities with the knowledge and
skills that the projet will give us.
How will you monitor and coordinate their contribution?

The partners' responsibilities will be laid out in an organizational agreement that will be formalized prior
to the event. The project partners will be able to follow the progress of their contribution on the event's
website. Transparency, trust and accountability will be a key part of the approach.
The website will provide a medium for volunteers to share their experiences and information about
sustainable agriculture.
Our organization will ensure that all partners meet their obligations, particularly those stated in the
agreement. The agreement will not be disclosed to any parties and will be destroyed after the project
has been completed. The organization will review all the contributions to assure that they are in
compliance with the contract terms. We may request modifications in order to meet contractual
obligations from partners who do not display satisfactory progress and commitments. We will check in
weekly with our partners, as well as following up on any concerns or questions they may have during
their work, which should minimize any risk of them not meeting their obligations. Our organization will
also provide resources such as templates and guides that outline what is best practice for completing
tasks according to contractual terms, how and where we can share resources securely, and identify
areas where help is needed across all timelines of a project.
Evaluation following an occurrence is also crucial. It's a formal declaration provided as part of the
project partners' final report and is signed by them. In the evaluation, you'll indicate the project's
outcome, identify manpower and resources needed for future work and analyze risks
Post-event, we also plan to review what went well and what could be improved in order to make this a
sustainable approach for future events. The project will also have a website through which the progress
of the project can be followed and information shared. The evaluation is crucial because it will help to
set up the project accordingly so that future projects can be implemented more easily. This way,
ongoing monitoring in this manner will also go easier on partners' team members. It will also be easier
for us to spot changes in the project. In assessing the performance of the project, it becomes important
to measure the project's outcome.
Which other actors (organisations or individuals) will be involved and how?
Other entities that will be participating in our activity through their assistance will include: Dr. Waters
from the university, stakeholders from each of the municipalities, and two artists that were awarded
settlements as part of a cultural diversity project last year through erasmus+ in Norway.
One of the main goals in our activity will be to better understand what forms sustainability can take in
agricultural regions through an experiential approach to learning that is focused on creative outcome.
To measure our success we will be tracking public engagement during and after the event by means of
surveys and polls as well as through subjective observations made by people involved with art or other
creative fields.
One month before to the start of the project's activities, we shall contact our sponsors and benevolent
organizations in order to prepare a proposal for the publicity of the project on their websites and
affiliated pages. The proposal should include:
1) What is the general goal of this project?
2) Why it's important, important to whom, and why they should care.
3) A brief description of what will be carried out in which countries, where they are located.
4) The timeline of the project from now until we deliver our final product with a report to its sponsors.
Evaluation
How will you evaluate your project’s success? Which activities will you carry out in order to assess
whether, and to what extent, your project has reached its objectives and results?
The participants will be given a pre-questionnaire prior to the project to make sure they agree with the
project’s expectations. After that, each individual will be invited to log in the newly created e-portfolio
for the duration of their time abroad.
The participants will be asked to submit a paper report after 12 weeks and then write a final assignment
on their experience. Each student will have 7 different tasks: 1) three written assignments, 2) 3 video
reports, 3) 1 photo essay and 6) 1 oral presentation. The participants will also carry out questionnaires
about sustainable agriculture in Norway on a monthly basis. They will also receive a pre-form for this.
The participants will inform the coordinator about their progress and any problems they encounter at
least every two weeks. After 12 weeks we will have a meeting where we discuss the results from each
individual student, which may result in changes being made to the form of assessment or other aspects
of the project.
The coordinator will also do reviews of the participants’ e-portfolio on a monthly basis and make sure
everyone is keeping up with expectations. At our meetings all participants will be asked to present their
progress and problems to create transparency. Each participant is given contact numbers for their
course teacher, the coordinator, tutor and mentor for extra support if needed..
At the end of day meetings, all participants take part in evaluation sessions with experts, who have a
deep knowledge of sustainable agriculture and assessment tools. The sessions are held twice a week
over 6 months and are divided into three rounds to avoid having too great an impact on the participants'
work and personal lives. Besides, it's important for them to be able to say freely what they think about
the objectives and results of this project that uses their skills as volunteers.
On the last day of the activity week, the entire group will analyze the project as a whole and talk about
how they think it went, what they learned and what they would change if they did it again. This will start
a dialogue about the project and its success.
External evaluation: On the last day of the activity week, the entire group will analyze the project as a
whole and talk about which activity/s they want to carry out in order to assess whether, and to what
extent, their project has reached its objectives and results.
The evaluation should be based on the results that have been achieved. If available, the results of pilot
projects should also be collected.
In order to set the right parameters for success and failure, these will be mainly related to:
- The reasons behind the changes in market conditions and/or social developments that are considered
as positive or negative signs.
- The consequences of changes on the consumer behaviour of producer groups.
- New products currently being produced or their importance to their respective areas of operation.
This evaluation should lead to a discussion on whether, and how, this project can influence these
positive or negative developments and how such change can be mutually beneficial. In order to evaluate
the success of the project, it is important that both parties work together. They should be willing to
listen to arguments and ideas that cross over their own opinions.
The entire group will have a say in solving existing problems. Their suggestions will be recorded in
writing, and a follow up meeting with all the partners of this project will be scheduled shortly after the
project week to evaluate their suggestions further.
The evaluation of the project should also touch upon whether there are other activities that can be
carried out in order to come closer to fulfilling its objectives and results.
Report: The partners will be asked to provide a three-month working report following the project's
activities. . This report should be based on the partners' own evaluation of how the project has been
structured and implemented. The partners should be asked to prepare a joint working report, which
should address three main questions:
"Which activities have been carried out during the project?"
"How has the partners' collaboration in these activities developed?"
"What is left to achieve regarding the project's aims and objectives after a three-month period?"
The results of these first two elements of the evaluation report should be summarized in a summary
report, which will then be discussed at the Final Evaluation Meeting. During this meeting, the partner
organisations participating in both projects will have an opportunity to present their final evaluation
reports and make recommendations for further improvements. .
Sustainability of the results
What will you do to make sure that your project continues to have effects also after it ends?
After our project is over, a number of activities will be carried out to spread the outcomes and boost the
effect.
First, in order to guarantee that the program is covered, our participants will draft a summary of the
what they learned about project management, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
Second, we will run post-project workshops for the partners to further discuss their findings.
Third, in order to disseminate the outcomes and increase their impact, we plan a series of publications
that give an overview of our findings and look at how practice can be improved in specific areas.
In addition to the aforementioned publishing series, a number of other publications will be published on
key project themes
The dissemination campaign will be continued by our participants via their social media profiles, and the
educational material will be integrated into a wider set of teaching materials.
Furthermore, we will host a round-table discussion to encourage civil dialogue on sustainable agriculture
in Norway. The focus of this part of the dissemination campaign is to provide knowledge, tools and
ethical guidelines for developing opportunities for debates on relevant issues within Norwegian society.
Through discussions with stakeholders from different fields such as farming, education, communication
and policy-making, we want to facilitate an expansion of perspectives among those who work in or
around the agriculture sector. In this process we want to engage new voices and create a conversation
within agriculture that is less polarized. The discussions will be recorded and shared through social
media as well as other communication channels in order to create an archive for future reference.
Following the project's completion, we will meet with our partners. The outcomes of the project
activities and the project's success will be evaluated at this conference. The partners will discuss the
sustainability of the project and how it can be continued. And the findings will be shared with other
Erasmus+ projects.
Our participants will present a lecture about the importance of sustainable agriculture when they return
to their home countries. They will also carry out a project in their school, which will teach their
classmates about organic farming methods. The project is meant to serve as a test-case for the students'
work in their home country and to inspire them to develop similar projects at home.
Are you planning measures to make sure that the results produced are used and beneficial to others
beyond the project’s lifetime? If yes, which ones?
We will do sustainability research to make sure the outcomes are long-lasting and useful when the
project is over. Following the project, we will do "evaluation" which will help us know how well the
project worked.
We will also do a "stocktaking" to see what we have at the end of the project and what can be done with
it. And finally we will have a "close-out". This is when we say goodbye to the project, sum up what went
well and what didn’t go so well and hand over any remaining materials or money to another
organisation or person who may be interested.
In order to make sure that there are long-lasting outcomes, our activities are planned as follows: First of
all, we use permaculture principles in our research so that it has sustainable results in nature. We do this
because we will not only want to show that more biodiversity can be created through these methods,
but that it is also possible to use them in other places where the conditions are very different.
Secondly, we are using online media during the project and will continue working with them after the
project has ended. This is in order to reach a wider audience without having to travel all over the
country to present what we have learned. We will also try to integrate our methods into other people’s
research and experiments so that they can share their knowledge and we can learn from them as well.
Finally, it is important for us that the project is flexible enough to work with while still being efficient and
sustainable. Our partners will participate in or organize at least one environmental activity each year. In
these activities, they will contribute to the sustainability of the project by sharing the results.
When the participants return to their home countries, a helpful booklet will be developed for them to
share with local businesses, foundations, and NGOs who need to learn about urban agriculture. In other
words, the project is not only for them – it will benefit all sorts of people in future years.
Our participants will visit shelters in their home nations and hand out booklets presenting the findings of
our initiative to the locals during these trips. This will empower the participants by increasing their
knowledge and showing them new possibilities for working with organic agriculture.
We are also planning to produce Interactive Story Maps on our website where people can learn about
our initiative and the findings of our project. These story maps will be interactive and contain videos,
pictures and screenshots of relevant data from the project’s research that we have presented in charts
or graphs. It is important to us that these Story Maps are used beyond the lifetime of this initiative since
they have information about sustainable agricultural practices that may help inspire others or provide
information for other projects like ours.
Dissemination of project results
How will you make your project visible outside your organisation and partner organisations? How will
you share its results and success? With whom will you share the results?
Project dissemination will be done in 10 steps.
1- The project's experience will be shared by the participants with the staff of the facility and their
colleagues.
2- The results of the project will be shared with the general public in various platforms.
3- The administrative staff is committed to sharing the experience and results with their own
organisations' stakeholders, partners, networks and other interested parties
4- A report on the project's experiences will be written for internal dissemination purposes (internal
communication)
5-Each group will produce a news article for the dissemination session, which will take place on the
project's final day, and post this article on both its individual and corporate pages.
Each group is expected to make a personal contribution to the development of the forum.
6-Social Platform Our team will start an advertisement on social media before the project begins, and on
the website of the partner organisation, as well as on our own website. This will help to spread the word
about the project and make our partners visible among other partners. It is important to keep them in
touch with our progress while we are working on this project.
7-We will create 500 booklets and 1 huge poster to describe the project, made in accordance with the
guidelines of our partners. The booklets will be distributed in schools and universities, while the poster
will be displayed in public areas. The booklets will also be available online, findable by keywords related
to our project.
We want everyone to know that they can grow their own food – anybody, anywhere! We are not just
talking about those living in poorer countries or places with poorer resources like water quality or soil
quality. Neither are we limiting ourselves to teachers and students. We want all people interested in
sustainable agriculture to know about our work!
8-Project writing sessions The participants will create a draft project for future implementation on the
final day of the activity week and will provide a publication of the project when it is finished. The
participants will also be required to submit an article about their project to the blog and on social media
platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter. Participants will present their projects, which are based on a
set of questions posed by their school partners, in front of the school partners at the end of the activity
week. They will also share this presentation with all other partner organisations at their next meeting
9-NGO ollowing the approval of our proposal, NGOs who support youth will be notified through the
Erasmus+ programme for NGOs about the start of the project.
We would like to share our results with beneficiaries, partners in Norway and other organisations
interested in our subject. This will be done through presentations, articles or reports which we will
publish on our website and social media profiles. They aim to cover both local and European issues,
giving examples from all different regions together with a focus on youth work, environmental
protection and sustainable agriculture.
Finally, we would like to share best practices of other NGOs who have worked on similar projects by
exchanging information and ideas with them through conferences or seminars.
10- Throughout outdoor activities he participants will share their expertise and what they have
discovered about the initiative with the locals through ongoing dialogue. Additionally, we will raise
awareness by public service announcements, in cooperation with local and national authorities.
This is a unique project that involves all our target groups, urban youth and rural community members
alike. It improves the awareness of youth and professionals working in the fields of sustainability among
other relevant actors involved in coastal management. Our goal is to empower them by sharing the
information about what is being done to raise awareness about sustainability within their communities,
as well as merging knowledge into concrete ideas for action. We seek to work together with like-minded
partners from other countries who are interested in learning from our experiences.
How will you involve participants in such activities?

The participants will notify the institution's staff during the internal dissemination process. The
participants will communicate with them as the dissemination activities will be carried out. The
participants will attend a series of events where they will promote the project in English. They will also
distribute information to visitors of these events. Participants have been invited as guest speakers to
other institutions or organizations so that they can use their knowledge on sustainable agriculture to
support other projects or initiatives. The participants will talk about the case study in English during
presentations which are translated into other languages by third parties.
The participants use digital media such as social media and online platforms to involve audiences with
their work throughout the project. They also present their findings in front of experts, journalists, and
other participants at the end of the project.
The participants will write the drafts themselves throughout the project writing sessions, which will
promote ongoing interaction among students, which will be the basis for learning about permaculture
design. In the end, this gives participants a sense of ownership in their own designs and success.
Project Summary
Note: Please provide short answers to the following questions to summarise the information you have
provided in the rest of the application form. Please use full sentences and clear language. In case your
project is accepted, the summary you provided will be made public by the European Commission and the
National Agencies.
What do you want to achieve by implementing the project? What are the objectives of your project?
Please specify from the perspective of youth work practice.
Agriculture in the world is getting increasingly more competitive and today we are noticing that more
and more people use sustainable agriculture practices. Sustainable agriculture is a type of farming which
uses natural resources to produce food rather than synthetic fertilizers and pesticides which often
damage the environment. Aim of the project is to promote sustainable agriculture and the use of
organic farming practices here in Norway. The project will also create opportunities for active
involvement and exchanges between different countries. We want to achieve this through a cooperation
between all institutions, organisations, schools and companies, who are involved in teaching in green
technology, environment and sustainable development.
There main focus is on developing youth as experts in how to use organic farming practices among other
things, by promoting it within education. They also want to make a working group where they can
develop a work book that will be used as a reference for teachers who teach about sustainable
agriculture among other topics.
Aims of the Project:
1. Increase participants' knowledge and expertise regarding sustainable agriculture
2. To inform youth about the value of sustainable agriculture
3. To engage in an intercultural discussion on how sustainable agriculture might inspire change now and
in the future.
Please provide a translation in English.
What activities do you plan to implement? What is the number and profile of the participants
involved?
First days of the project will be devoted to orientation, meeting participants, and inviting the interest of
potential collaborators. The rest of the days will be devoted to exchange of information about how to
get involved in the project at different stages.
Our project has 5 main objectives and the following activities will be carried out to achieve these
objectives:
1. Getting understanding about importance of sustainable agriculture: to increase knowledge of youth

people by projects and programs that contribute to sustainability.
2. To ensure that the participants will get a real experience the project will take them on a field trip on
the 4th day of project. Participants will be surrounded by 24 acres of different farming practices and the
project team will get to talk about how they are all important in contributing to a better, more
sustainable agriculture. The participants will also get the opportunity to ask questions and learn more
about farming practices in Norway.
3 To increase participants practical experience, a number of workshops will be realized on the 5th 6th
7th days of project. Participants will be engaged in activities that promote awareness of sustainability
and develop their competency on sustainable agriculture
4. To ensure our project has long lasting effects, on the last day of the project participants will have a
chance to reflect on their time. What did they learn, what did they like, and what can they do in the
future? Participants get to add any additional ideas and help make decisions about the future of
sustainable agriculture in Norway.
The number of participants and participant profiles: There will be 42 participants from 7 countries in
total. Each group will include 3 male and 3 female participants. At least 1 social and economic
disadvantaged participant will be in each group. Age limit for the participants is 18-30 and for the
leaders minimum 25.
What results and impact do you expect your project to have?
With help of our project, youth will be educated about importance of sustainable agriculture and they
will have knowledge about common agriculture policies and their benefits. In this way they will be able
to make informed decisions in their everyday lives. In addition to education, project will also provide
youth with training in forms of workshops and seminars in order to get practical experience. Such will
help them pursue their future careers in agriculture sector.
It is important that youth is actively involved in this project because they are the ones who will be
shaping the future of agriculture sector, which was on the verge of collapse during the last years. It is
important that they understand importance of sustainable agriculture and they participate actively
while new rules are being made. Their involvement means more willingness from government to make
changes in agricultural policies, because it is being done by young people for whom it matters most.

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Needs and Objectives

Specific goals of our project are:

Please select up to three topics addressed by your project

Criteria to be Considered in Participant Selection:

- distinguish different types of agriculture

- develop and maintain an agricultural project

- create value and exchange in the region

- estimate the local market potential for food products

Type of Activity: Youth Exchange

Youth Exchange Venue: Wombat'S City Hostel - Berlin (https://bit.ly/36yET3V)

Date: 09/11/2022 - 17/11/2022

Some virtual components will be used during the project are:

Preparation, support and follow-up

The preparation will be developed on different levels:

Recognition of learning outcomes

Participant with fewer opportunities

Which types of situations are these participants facing?

Will you include sustainable and environmental-friendly practices in your activities?

How will you communicate with them?

How will you monitor and coordinate their contribution?

Which other actors (organisations or individuals) will be involved and how?

- The consequences of changes on the consumer behaviour of producer groups.

"Which activities have been carried out during the project?"

"How has the partners' collaboration in these activities developed?"

Sustainability of the results

Dissemination of project results

How will you involve participants in such activities?

Aims of the Project:

1. Increase participants' knowledge and expertise regarding sustainable agriculture

2. To inform youth about the value of sustainable agriculture

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1. Getting understanding about importance of sustainable agriculture: to increase knowledge of youth

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What results and impact do you expect your project to have?

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