<< Background >>Mothers are increasingly aware of the climate crisis and are fearful of the world for their children. Our project aimed to create and share learning tools, including digital tools and resources to support mothers in becoming agents of change in their families and communities: in being proactive with strategies to initiate thinking, behavioral and cultural changes in tackling climate change.We applied for this project also because we had been very successful as a team previously, and had produced innovative tools for mothers and professionals in the framework of Mother Nature I project, to which this project was a kind of continuation.The needs addressed:- Need for networking and creating community for mothers and professionals (blending target groups)- Need for online tools both by mothers and professionals (it is more feasible for mothers to participate in online events and trainings than in offline ones)- Need to increase personal nature connection of mothers (using time in nature to recharge and recover, and at the same time strengthen engagement in tackling climate change in everyday lifestyle choices)- Need of professionals working with mothers: get tools to empower mothers and to help them organise mother circles<< Objectives >>Our overarching aim has been to PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS AND INCREASE COMPETENCES OF PROFESSIONALS IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON AN ECOLOGICAL SHIFT through our publications, a handbook and a visual aid, training, and podcasts shared on Mother Nature (MN) social media sites, website and online community, newsletters and events.In particular, our objectives were:- Raising awareness on the role of mothers as change agents to support ecological and sustainable practices to tackle climate change.- Empowering mothers and equipping them with concrete tools to act as change agents toward an ecological shift at personal and community level.- Equipping mothers with tools and skills to strengthen their own support network and creating support networks for other women, with a special focus on navigating the changes brought by the pandemic and on using online tools.In coherence with the programme priorities we’ve wanted to achieve: - an increase in ecological literacy and strategies for tackling climate change,– an enhanced capacity and opportunities for online learning by mothers, touching the issue of digital transformation,- community building and networking of mothers.<< Implementation >>We chose the following project results to reach our aims and objectives: a handbook, a digital e-learning course, visual aid (cards with methodological booklet) and podcast series. The project focused on creating these.We chose the following project results to reach our aims and objectives: a handbook (PR1), a digital e-learning course (PR2), visual aid (cards with methodological guidebook – PR3) and a podcast series (PR4). The project focused on creating these.The process was integrated with 3 in person training courses (C1, C2 in the UK and C2 in Slovenia), and supported by 20 multiplier events (10 in person and 10 online) in the 4 participating countries, by 4 international partner meetings (2 in Hungary, 1 in Italy and 1 in Slovenia), and by organisational, project management, monitoring and dissemination activities.<< Results >>PR1 The “Mothers as Natural Leaders” book explores how we can use the transferable skills that we gain as mothers to be agents of change towards environmental sustainability. The world is facing numerous complex challenges and a new style of leadership is necessary to help us navigate these. In this book we give tools to bring agency into our personal leadership, to guide our family culture, to be proactive in our communities. All together these weave possibilities for a new global leadership centred on Earth care.Format: theoretical text, accompanied with stories of women who can be role models from each country and extracts from the visual aid and guidebook, plus nature connection and personal development & design for leadership activities, and green lifestyle advice. The book contains 250 pages and is divided into 5 parts: Part 1 - Regenerative Feminine Leadership- Part 2 - Personal leadership- Part 3 - Family leadership - Part 4 - Community leadership - Part 5 - Global leadership.PR2The output is an online course targeting mothers and professionals working with mothers to enable them to lead circles of mothers (called Mother Nature Circles). The name of the online course is “Leading Mother Nature Circles”.The online course is made of2 hours length videos, hosted on 2 e-courses hosting platforms, in English (with subtitles in Italian, Slovenian, Hungarian) One handout (around 35 pages) with further content and activities based on the videos in English, Italian, Slovenian, HungarianThe course was integrated with a series of live calls on Zoom with participants who had watched the videos to offer them further content and practice teaching space to trial leading their own circles with peer learners, in English, Italian, Slovenian, Hungarian. The videos are publicly available for learners and they can be watched without taking part in the live calls.Those participants who attended the live calls, lead their own circles in their communities and reported back on them could gain accreditation to become Mother Nature Circle Facilitators and be listed on our websites.PR3 The visual material (card deck with methodological support material) is an important support to reflect about nature connection in mother circles and groups aimed to strengthen ecological lifestyles and inspire associated topics. The target group of this output are primarily facilitators and educators delivering non-formal learning programmes for mothers. Secondary target groups are mothers themselves, through these programmes, courses, circles, groups or for personal use. The Mother Nature Leadership Card Deck (in Italian and Hungarian is called the Earth Mothers Card Deck) includes 32 cards and a guidebook describing each card and supporting the use of them with methodological advice. The development of the content of cards was connected to the four levels of care that mothers provide: self care, family care, community care and Earth care. The other four dimensions were mothers as leaders, pain for the world, nature connection and going green. This so-called matrix helped us to develop a holistic approach to the topics which are linked to the content of other project results (book PR1, e-course PR2, podcasts PR4). The draft version of PR3 cards was trialed in C1 course and the 1st set of multiplier events, and the revised version was used as a teaching aid during C2 courses and at the second round of multiplier events.As to the supporting guidebook accompanying the cards: originally we had planned to have some „methodological cards” together with the core card deck. However, we realised that the card format didn’t allow enough space for detailed explanations of each of the topics covered, so we created this supporting material not as cards but as a comprehensive guidebook. The book format allowed for providing far more in depth explanations, which are useful both for professionals and for mothers using the cards.PR4The podcasts in 4 languages engage mothers new to nature connection and practices tackling climate change and enable them to increase their awareness of the issues and encourage them to move further in their learning through the handbook PR1, visual aid PR3 and e-course PR2.This output, completed successfully with 13k+ plays, is shaped in the form of 3 seasons. The first season was in English, while the second season was in English AND national languages (Slovenian , Hungarian and Italian) and the final 3rd Season in English. In total we produced 75 episodes (15 in the first season, 50 in the second one, and 10 in the third one).C1, C2 trainingOffline course materials were developed, and all together 40 participants were trained at the C1 “Nature connection for mothers” (focusing on the role of mothers in the ecological crisis, on regenerative feminine leadership and on sharing and harvesting ideas and feedback for the development of project results) and C2 “Mother Nature in Action” courses (focusing on how to use the project results, such as leading Mother Nature Circles based on principles learnt through PR2 e-course, using PR3 card deck, and exploring leadership of mothers as detailed in PR1 the Mothers As Natural Leaders book ).ADDITIONAL RESULTS OF THE PROJECT:- an enhanced awareness of ecological issues, of ways to navigate the current ecological crisis, and the spread of ecological practices in response to climate change- empowerment of mothers and the recognition of their transferable skills and role as natural leaders of themsleves, their family, their community and the wider world- increased competences and capacity of mothers to be active change agents and of organising self-support groups- networking of mothers, and the proliferation of mother circles, self –support groups and communities of mothers, and strengthened local, regional, national and European networks of mothers and professionals- contribution to the fields of European adult education and support services for mothers through partners / professionals integrating new tools, practices and approaches into their activities - participants and the wider public reached through multiplier events and online media deepened their understanding on motherhood as part of life-long learning- professional development of project staff members- solid network established between the project partners, with the potential to develop further joint activities

Mother Nature - strengthening professional capacity to support mothers in personal transformation Mother Nature aimed to equip professionals with adult learning tools and skills to support and empower mothers in developing, recognising and validating skills acquired through the informal learning experience of becoming mothers in order to foster employability, socio-educational and professional development. Our concrete objectives were: 1. to develop and test adult learning resources (website and online forum, training curriculum, workbook and visual aid) with a minimum of 30 participants (mothers and professional educators) and reaching a minimum of 6800 wider audience through various means of communication; 2. to improve professional competences and skills of up to 415 professionals working with mothers 3. to develop and disseminate a “Peer-to-peer mother learning group” model with mothers and test it with a minimum of 50 mothers 4. to engage up to 10 mothers in the 5 partner countries in opportunities to organise and lead peer to peer groups in their communities (involving 3 of disadvantaged target group: single mothers); 5. to consolidate and disseminate the project’s best practices in the 5 partner countries and to professionals throughout the EU with freely available online resources. Concrete results:- We designed and set up a website and online forum to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices in non-formal learning programmes for mothers (mothernatureproject.org). The website reached 7230 views by the end of February, 2020, reaching 144% of our target. Our online forum (https://mother-nature.mn.co) with 196 members by the end of February, 2020, reaching 130% of our target.- We developed and published the Mother's Journey training curriculum and Mother Nature guidebook, by the end of February extracts were downloaded 392 times, reaching 156% of our target- We developed a FB page for dissemination of the results of the project, reaching 678 followers by the end of February, reaching 271% of our target- We created a pilot training and piloted our methodology with 15 participants, mothers, including 3 single mothers during our pilot training course in July, 2018, reaching 100% of our target- We trained 23 professionals supporting mothers based on our methodology, in March, 2019, reaching 153% os our target- We developed a network of facilitators providing the Mother's Journey course across Europe, piloting our learning curriculum as the Mother's Journey Course with 100 mothers by the end of February, 2020, reaching 250% of our target- We created within our Guidebook a chapter for supporting work of individuals in peer-to-peer mother learning groups.- We created a visual aid consisting a deck of 42 cards and a user's guidebook, to support learning on the topic that has been used, tested and promoted during the project.- We disseminated the project results through multiplier events in different countries with 170 participants in total. As project management and decision making mthodology we used Sociocracy which is a system of governance and organisational structure. As design tool we used permaculture which is a powerful design method for integrative sustainable systems. We will adopt permaculture principles & strategies for running our project. To develop our learning resources we used art- and nature-based learning methods, learning based on mindfulness, group sharing, deep listening and creative design. Impact at local level: * 22 mothers and 22 professionals participating in 2 international courses have strengthened their capacities to organise and lead courses and peer-to-peer groups of mothers* 100 mothers participating in the 18 local led Mother's Journey test courses have been through a process strengthening their consciousness of their role as mothers, and they have recognized and strengthen the soft skills developed through motherhood.* Professionals working with mothers are able to implement the tools learned during the training course (C2) in their daily work with mothers and families.Impact at international level:* Through our Online forum we have involved 260 mothers and professionals working with mothers. Extracts of O2 and O3 are available on the platform. * Mothers and professionals working with mothers that are using Mother Nature’s tools can share their experiences, ask for peer-to-peer consultancy, share experiences. A network of professionals and mothers leading peer groups is developing on the online forum, which will be available after th eend of the project and group leaders in Europe.Impact at European and international level:* increased international networking of facilitators of mother circles after September, 2019 when we organised our European Launch of Mother Nature tools* increased cooperation and exchange of information through our website, online forum, FB pages and the international courses we organised

"The strategic partnership ""proVOCAting innovaTION - uniting vocation, active citizenship and entrepreneurship in youth work"" is designed to develop and implement innovative approaches and methodologies on the field of youth work through exchanging experience and co-developing an educational curriculum and related teaching and learning material. The project aims to focus on and unite three key topics: authentic vocation, active citizenship and social entrepreneurship. Through our engagement on the field of youth work, we have observed the increasing need for an educational program and relevant material, which combines these three areas. Therefore the main rationale of this project is the realization that the often separately treated areas of vocation, active citizenship and entrepreneurship need to be adressed simultanously in order to empower young people to become initiators of sustainable projects, which not only support them in sustaining themselves but also contribute to the creation of a democratic, inclusive, just, sustainable and creative European society. Through bringing together four highly experienced organisations (Pandora Association from Hungary, GetActive from Austria, Paradiso Ritrovato from Italy and oikos Lebenskunst e.V. from Germany) operating on the field of youth work in different regions of Europe we aim to address these topics through a multilevel approach, which includes the exchange of best practices, non-formal educational tools, know-how and methodologies on the field of youth work, the development of innovative educational material such as a course curriculum, a handbook, a Creative Coaching Kit and a project website. Young people, youth workers and professionals active on the field of youth work will be involved on all levels of the project.The project outputs will be thorougly disseminated, promoted and made freely accessible on the strategic partnership's website. The educational curriculum will be tested through an international Pilot Training and disseminated through both an international multiplier seminar, and local multiplier events. The materials developed will be implemented within different organisational, cultural and social settings. With these materials, youth workers, trainers, teachers, coaches and trainers will find innovative ways to support and empower young people on their quest for living a meaningful life, finding authentic vocation, addressing the social, economic and environmental challenges of contemporary European society and starting and running sustainable social businesses and/or initiatives."

"Inner Pathways was carried out in a partnership between seven organisations from six European countries (Austria, Czech Republic, Latvia, Hungary, Italy and UK). We aimed to strengthen educators’ competences by developing a complex, innovative non-formal adult learning methodology in the field of ecological and social sustainability towards a regenerative culture and ways of living.We built an international platform with educational tools available at https://innerpathways.eu for educators, trainers, community leadersWe developed educational tools: a Story Book of personal stories about inner shift to a sustainable lifestyle, a digital training module and a downloadable Trainer's guide with two additional educational tools (foretelling dice and modus mandala) and a series of 20 audio podcasts about regenerative ways of living.We carried out an international study involving 30 people from the 6 partner countries, based phenomenological research on the relationship between their inner motivations, well-being and inner behavioural change leading towards outer sustainable lifestyle changes, and the Study titled ""You can only give what you have"" is available on our website. Extracts in 6 languages (English, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, German, Czech) are available of the Trainer's guide and the Story Book. Our main target group are facilitators and educators working in learning for sustainability, and a wider community of educators and trainers working in other fields of adult learning. Our special target group are organisers and leaders in rural ecological communities, additionally adult learners. The project team planned to meet 2 times during the 27 months of the project at transnational project meetings in Hungary and in Italy. In 2019 we organised two 5-days Joint Staff Training courses in the Czech Republic for 21 colleagues. We held an online course called ""Inner Pathways Learning Journey"" to test and develop our digital curriculum, held online between April - June, 2020 with 30 participants from the project partner countries, partly educators and trainers, partly community organisers living in rural ecological communities..In our project management we used Sociocracy which is a system of governance and organisational structure. As facilitation tools during transnational meetings we used The Way of Council, Sociocracy, and the Theory U and social presencing theatre, as well as The Work That Reconnects and nature-based learning methodologies. We disseminated the results during online and in person multiplier events, over our website, our FB page, our partners online platforms, and the podcasts on: Breaker, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify.Through this intensive cooperation partners exchanged, learnt and developed innovative, practical educational tools. Trainers, educators and facilitators participating in the three trainings strengthened their professional competences. Community organizers became part of an international support network of colleagues and peers, acquired communication and learning methods that will make their work in their local communities more effective. The project results reached some networks in the field of non-formal adult learning and teaching for sustainability on the regional, national and European levels. International collaboration strengthened amongst the partner organisations and we are planning further educational collaborations between the partnership."