For over two years, a partnership consisting of Fundacja Parasol (Poland), Solution: Solidarité & Inclusion (France), Gramigna Odv (Italy) and EDUFONS (Serbia) has been working hard on this project. The main goal was to empower adults and seniors from the local communities of the partner organizations to initiate positive changes for a better future for humanity and our planet by exploring the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The partnership focused on raising awareness during everyday decision-making related to sustainable development and equipping adult educators with the tools to design and conduct digital and remote learning.

The project promoted exchanging knowledge, ideas, and experiences, building strong participant bonds, and strengthening European cooperation and citizenship. Participants learned to implement sustainable development goals in their lives, and partner organizations gained experience in international cooperation and managing digital education in a creative, sustainable and inclusive way.

Project Results

Result 1: Publication of 17 Workshop Scenarios 

The publication provides tools to support teachers in integrating informal learning rules and methods into the education process for adults and seniors. The scenarios cover social analysis, integration, critical thinking, and active citizenship. Supplementary materials, such as PowerPoint presentations, facilitate learning, making it more interactive and engaging.

Result 2: Handbook in the form of 12 Multimedia Presentations

Each presentation includes substantial content, guidelines for teachers/trainers, especially regarding working with seniors, additional resources to download, and tips for implementing inclusive education, which contributes to SDG10—reducing inequalities. The presentations cover topics such as problem-solving, intercultural mediation, critical thinking, brainstorming, gamification-based learning, enhancing engagement, group work, and methods and strategies for digital teaching.

Result 3: Theories of Sustainable Engagement 

The handbook and a set of supplementary exercises provide a package of theories and tools for self-study for adult educators and adult learners, supporting engagement in sustainable development issues at both individual and organizational levels. This educational package is based on Dr. Martin Seligman's PERMA model (Positive Emotions—Engagement—Relationships—Meaning—Achievement). It covers career anchors, ikigai, mindfulness, social styles, comfort zones, and the art of building relationships.

Result 4: Handbook for Adult Educators Promoting Sustainable Development 

This handbook describes methodologies designed to engage seniors in sustainable development initiatives. It details the project results and provides essential guidelines for preparing workshops. The workshop program includes, among other things, a project presentation, an e-learning platform presentation, universal design in education, the SDG game and supplementary workshops on the Ofman Quadrant.

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