Friends of the Earth Malta, in collaboration with six partner organisations across Europe, proudly announces the successful completion of the NASPLY (Nature and Social Permaculture Learning for Youth) project. Over the past two years, this initiative has significantly empowered youth and youth workers through innovative approaches in social permaculture and sustainable living practices.
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Key Outcomes of the NASPLY Project:
- Youth Empowerment: The NASPLY project directly impacted over 60 youth workers and over 100 young people across five European countries. These participants gained essential skills in social permaculture, sustainability, and community building, transforming them into active contributors to their communities.
- Training and Resources: The project developed a training course and a comprehensive toolkit for youths and people working with young people. The outputs cover various topics such as social permaculture, green entrepreneurship, and life skills development. These resources, available in four languages, have been accessed by hundreds of users across Europe.
- Community Impact: The NASPLY project facilitated the creation of permaculture spaces in five countries – Malta, Spain, Cyprus, Germany, and Italy. These spaces have become hubs for sustainable practices, community engagement, and environmental education, serving as models for further future initiatives.
- Collaborative Success: The project was a collaborative effort among seven partner organisations from five European countries: Friends of the Earth Malta, APS La Fenice, Asociación Cultural y Medioambiental Permacultura Cantabria, Generation (Change?), Jugend & Kulturprojekt EV., Prisms Malta, and Research and education of social empowerment and transformation (RESET). This partnership strengthened transnational networks and fostered a shared commitment to sustainability and youth empowerment.
“The NASPLY project has brought a transformation amongst the partner organisations involved. We’ve seen firsthand how social permaculture can be a powerful tool for youth empowerment and integration” says Martina, Project Manager at Friends of the Earth Malta. The project has yielded remarkable results, not just in terms of training and resources, but in fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable living amongst young people.”
Future Directions:
Building on the success of the NASPLY project, Friends of the Earth Malta and its partners are planning the continued development and expansion of permaculture spaces in the participating countries. The aim is to continue the momentum of the project and further enhance the skills of youths and youth workers in social permaculture.
About NASPLY:
The NASPLY project was designed to address environmental and social challenges by equipping youth workers and young people with the knowledge and skills to create resilient, sustainable communities. Through innovative training, resources, and hands-on projects, NASPLY has made a lasting impact on youth and communities across Europe.
For further information on the NASPLY project and to access the tools and resources, please visit www.nasplyproject.eu