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Considering the significant impact that climate change has on the future of the next generations, environmental education should be a priority in youth work worldwide. Beyond gaining knowledge about the environment, recycling, and individual ecological footprints, it is crucial to address the emotional consequences of climate change and focus on real-life solutions.

Disasters in the realities of the world affect nations and countries from various perspectives. We encounter many different disasters at every point in our living space, impacting societies psychologically, socially, economically, and socioculturally. In addition to natural disasters, societies also face various human-made disasters caused by nuclear, biological, and industrial accidents, as well as issues involving immigrants, displaced people, and wars. The importance and diversity of disasters vary by country.

“The project includes an introductory training course on Living Library Methodology, followed by three months for participants to design and implement events in their communities. It culminates in a final evaluation meeting to reflect on experiences and lessons learned. The training involves 36 youth workers from the European Union (Netherlands, Greece, Portugal, and Romania) and neighboring countries (Armenia, Türkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Palestine), engaging them in discussions, presentations, and field visits to develop their skills in organizing Living Library events.”