Training offer : Re-enchantment of the Natural World - Portugal

Date: 26 July – 8 August 2026

Location: São Luís, Alentejo, Portugal

Organizer: AfricanWay (Youth NGO)

Goal: The “Re-enchantment of the Natural World” Training Course is an immersive learning experience that invites participants to slow down, reconnect with themselves, each other, and the living world. Through a combination of non-formal education, nature-based practices, collective reflection, and experiential learning, the project explores how deeper relationships with nature can foster personal well-being, ecological awareness, and more sustainable ways of living and working with young people.

The training seeks to challenge dominant narratives of separation between humans and nature, encouraging participants to cultivate attentiveness, care, reciprocity, and a renewed sense of belonging within the natural world.

Who can participate: Youth workers, educators, facilitators, community leaders, environmental activists, and individuals interested in nature connection, ecological learning, sustainability, and holistic approaches to youth work.

Participants from: Netherlands, Portugal, Spain

Funding: Accommodation, meals, programme activities, and travel reimbursement are covered according to Erasmus+ regulations and the conditions established by the organisers. Participants should consult the official call for specific reimbursement details.

Additional details:

• 14-day immersive training experience in rural Portugal

• Focus on nature connection, ecological awareness, and sustainability

• Exploration of the relationships between land, body, water, food, stories, and community

• Experiential learning through outdoor activities, reflection, and collective practices

• Opportunities to explore regenerative lifestyles and alternative ways of relating to the environment

• Non-formal education methods combining creativity, embodiment, dialogue, and observation

• International exchange of experiences and perspectives among participants

• Space for personal reflection, community building, and transformative learning

Learning outcomes:

• Deeper understanding of nature-based learning approaches

• Increased awareness of ecological interconnectedness and sustainability

• Enhanced facilitation and reflection skills for youth work settings

• Greater capacity to integrate environmental themes into educational activities

• Strengthened resilience, mindfulness, and connection with self, others, and nature

Working language: English

Application deadline (24h CET): 10 June 2026

More information: https://trainings.salto-youth.net/14903/