ECOROUTES: Unlocking the potential of Youth in the tourism sector by transforming youngsters into PROMOTERS and GUARDIANS of the European Natural and Cultural Heritage through the uptake of sustainable business activities Erasmus Project
ECOROUTES is an Erasmus + KA220-YOU – Cooperation partnership in youth which aims to fight against climate change, strengthen the employability of young people, and address digital transformation.
SUMMARY
ECOROUTES is a dynamic project that aims to empower young individuals in Europe by turning them into passionate advocates and protectors of their region’s natural and cultural heritage. This initiative, funded under Erasmus+ KA220-YOU, addresses pressing issues such as youth unemployment and environmental challenges.
By fostering sustainable tourism activities, ECOROUTES seeks to create job opportunities for young people in the thriving tourism sector. The project educates young individuals about Europe’s rich cultural and natural heritage, emphasizing its role in youth employment and responsible citizenship. ECOROUTES inspires young people to appreciate and safeguard their heritage for future generations.
With a solid commitment to environmental sustainability and digital readiness, ECOROUTES is a promising initiative that addresses the challenges of youth unemployment and contributes to the protection and promotion of Europe’s unique heritage.
OBJECTIVES
Promote Youth Employment
ECOROUTES aims to boost youth employment in the tourism sector by empowering young individuals to become advocates for their country’s cultural and natural heritage through the creation of sustainable tourism activities.
Cultural and Natural Heritage
We intend to enhance the knowledge of Europe’s cultural and natural heritage among young people and highlight its value as a tool for youth employment and responsible citizenship.
Inspire Preservation
ECOROUTES endeavours to inspire young people to understand better the significance of promoting and preserving their heritage for future generations.
Funding of the project from EU: 250000 Eur
Project Coordinator:
CBE Sud Luberon Val de Durance & Country: FR
Project partners:
- Rinascita Società Cooperativa Sociale
- Razvojna agencija Sotla
- ConnectingDOTS
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL ECONOMY GROUP
- Education and Social Innovation Centre of Austria – ESICA. Zentrum für Bildung und soziale Innovation in Österreich