Green Skills
and Social Inclusion
Sustainable agri-food systems and urban organic farming are core areas of activity for Organization Earth. Our initiatives focus on educating and raising awareness among the public, including vulnerable social groups, through hands-on workshops and seminars. We also develop educational materials for professionals — such as farmers and educators — covering topics like the Sustainable Development Goals, Smart Agriculture, funding opportunities in the agri-food sector, European agri-food policies, and support for international campaigns related to the Common Agricultural Policy.
Agri for Integration
Description
The "Agri For Integration" develops an integrated framework that strengthens the coherence between migration, agriculture and labour market integration. It aims to develop and implement a local strategy for the bottom-up integration of third-country nationals in the agri-food sector. Actions focus on empowering them, by enabling them to actively participate in improving their integration outcomes, as well as engaging the host community.
Project Purpose
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Empowering third country nationals to improve their participation and integration outcomes through active involvement in the design and implementation of integration policies.
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Promoting the integration process of third country nationals through their integration in the agri-food sector.
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Increasing opportunities to develop career skills and employability.
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Raising awareness on sustainability issues and relevant EU policies.
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Increasing networking opportunities with local, regional and national stakeholders.
Project Actions
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Creating a local strategy for the integration of third country nationals in the agri-food sector labour market.
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Training program "working in the sustainable agri-food sector" for third country nationals.
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Workshops to strengthen intercultural competences of the local community.
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Career guidance programme in the agri-food sector for third country nationals.
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Online platform "Agri for Integration".
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Promotion of work objectives and public awareness raising through public information campaigns.
Beneficiaries
Third-country nationals, local communities.
Partners
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Development Company of the Municipality of Trikkaion, Greece.
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Organisation Earth, Greece.
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Harokopeio University, Greece.
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Social-och arbetsmarknadsförvaltningen, Mölndals Stad, Sweden.
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Asociación Bienestar y Desarrollo, Spain.
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Slovak Humanitarian Council, Slovakia.
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Support Group Network, Sweden.
Coordinators
Comune Di Marineo & Prism Impresa Sociale, Italy.
Implementation Period
2024-2027.
The project is funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund of the European Union.
Green at You
Description
The "Green at You" project, initiated by Fundacion Accion Contra El Hambre and working with European partners such as Universidad Politecnica de Madrid and others, seeks to open the gates of green employment to people in vulnerable situations, with the aim of reducing the risk of social exclusion.
Project Purpose
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Alliances for the Green Transition: Connecting new job opportunities emerging from the green transition with individuals in vulnerable situations.
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Reducing Social Exclusion: Leveraging green jobs to combat social exclusion and address gender gaps within green sub-sectors.
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Development of Training Modules: Creation of 58 training modules, supported by micro-credentials, aimed at enhancing employability and entrepreneurial skills within the green sector.
Project Actions
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Education and Training: Provision of training to 480 individuals to enhance employment opportunities in the green sector, either through in-person sessions or via the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) platform.
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In-Person and Digital Learning: Diversification of learning methodologies to better address the different needs of the beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries
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EEAK.
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Women.
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People with a migrant background.
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Long-term unemployed.
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Adults with lower educational level.
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Victims of violence or people at risk of poverty.
Partners
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Universidad Politecnica De Madrid , Spain.
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Fundacion Ecologia y Desarrollo, Spain.
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All Digital Aisbl, Belgium.
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European Grants International Academy SRL, Italy.
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NeXt Nuova Economia per Tutti, Italy.
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Organizatoin Earth, Greece.
Coordinator
Fundacion Accion Contra El Hambre - Spain.
Implementation period
2023-2025.
Urban Cultivation and Environmental Education Actions for Vulnerable and Special Groups
Empowerment and Social Inclusion through Urban Organic Farming
Organization Earth undertakes initiatives focused on sustainable agri-food systems and environmental education, aiming to empower vulnerable social groups. Through hands-on workshops and seminars, participants are offered opportunities for training, awareness, and active engagement in collective activities that promote a sustainable way of life.
Themes and Activities
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Organic Urban Agriculture and Nutrition: Encouraging sustainable production and consumption to improve both mental and physical health.
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Experiential and Collective Workshops: Creating opportunities for social interaction, relationship building, and self-confidence through participation in community-based activities.
Community Action Locations
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"Center of the Earth": The organization’s educational center provides an ideal setting for delivering workshops.
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EARTH K44 Multipurpose Space and Pocket Parks: Urban spaces that host activities fostering community cohesion and connection with nature.
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Community Garden: Implementation of practical solutions for sustainable cultivation and nutrition, enhancing urban greenery and ecological awareness.
Adapting to Group Needs
Organization Earth is able to tailor its programs to the specific needs and capabilities of each group, providing detailed collaboration proposals upon request.
Contact Us
For more information or to organize a workshop, call +30 210 23 88275 or email info@organizationearth.org. We’re here to support social inclusion and the development of sustainable skills through agri-food education.
Our Most Popular Programs
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Farmers in the City.
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Creation of vegetable gardens, rooftop gardens, biodiversity gardens, and/or composters.
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Sustainable Bio-Waste Management.
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Material Reuse (Upcycling).
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Reducing Household Food Waste.
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Community Kitchen.
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Reconnecting with Nature.
Easy Gardening
Development of a Gardening Manual for the Education of People with Intellectual Disabilities
Description
The "Easy Gardening" project aims to train vocational education trainers of people with intellectual disabilities in environmental education, specifically in connection with nature and organic farming. The goal is to strengthen their skills so that both the training process and educational materials are inclusive for people with intellectual disabilities. By doing so, trainers will be able to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in developing their abilities and preparing for the labor market—ultimately fostering social inclusion.
Project Actions
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Organic Gardening Handbook for People with Intellectual Disabilities, and a Training Guide for Trainers.
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Capacity-building training in Organic Gardening for trainers of people with intellectual disabilities.
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E-learning platform for professionals in the field of training people with intellectual disabilities, as well as other interested organizations.
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Strategy game tailored to the needs of both trainers and people with intellectual disabilities: "Grow Your Food with Easy Gardening."
Beneficiaries
The main target group of the Easy Gardening project is trainers working with people with intellectual disabilities.
Indirect beneficiaries include:
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People with intellectual disabilities.
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Trainers of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Partner organizations.
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NGOs.
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Local communities.
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Vocational training centers connected to the project.
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Universities.
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Local authorities.
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Government agencies.
Beneficiaries
The main target group of the Easy Gardening project is trainers working with people with intellectual disabilities.
Indirect beneficiaries include:
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People with intellectual disabilities.
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Trainers of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Partner organizations.
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NGOs.
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Local communities.
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Vocational training centers connected to the project.
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Universities.
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Local authorities.
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Government agencies.
Parterns
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Organization Earth, Greece.
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Vocation Training Centre Margarita, Greece.
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University of Zagreb, Croatia.α
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Associado Para A Recuperacao De Cidadaos Inadaptados Da Lousa (A.R.C.I.L), Portugal.
Coordinator
Confederation Galege de Personas Con Discapacidade (COGAMI), Spain.
Implementation period
2021-2024.
You can read more about the project on its Facebook page and official website.
The project is co-financed by the European Union. The content of the material is the sole responsibility of the beneficiary and neither the European Commission nor the Erasmus+ National Coordination Unit are responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.