IRELAND
ICELAND
FINLAND
TURKEY
Start date: 01-02-2024
End date: 31-07-2025
Eu Grant: 60,000 €
Programme: Erasmus+
Key Action: 2023-3-IE01-KA210-YOU-000182656
Results Platform: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/projects/search/details/2023-3-IE01-KA210-YOU-000182656
Environment and climate change
Digital youth work
AURORA aims to provide young people with opportunities to get involved in outdoor experiential learning activities, interact with their peers and nature first-hand. It aims to increase young people’s inclusion and well-being, foster behavioural change through environmental awareness and expand partners’ knowledge and capacity to offer more outdoor learning activities. It also promotes innovation in outdoor learning by integrating sustainable digital tools and new technologies.
AURORA includes 2 outdoor-learning and nature-based LTTAs. Youth are involved in outdoor learning activities, exploring the natural wonders of Iceland and Turkey and gathering footage for the platform. It also includes two transnational project meetings in Ireland and Finland. The project includes local activities aimed at developing a guidebook tailored to outdoor learning and good practices. The real-life footage section of the project platform has been created to inspire youth and the multiplier events to disseminate the results.
Through aforementioned objectives, the project increases participation of young people in outdoor experiential learning activities and their engagement in environmental conservation, as well as enhance connection with nature by creating positive shifts in their behaviours and mindset in environmental awareness. AURORA also increases innovation in outdoor learning activities by promoting the use of new technologies regarding nature and environment.
CROSSCARE
Crosscare is a Dublin-based charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing crisis, poverty, and social exclusion. Founded in 1941, the organisation has a long-standing mission to offer compassionate, practical assistance to those most in need—guided by the values of love, respect, and excellence. Today, Crosscare operates across Dublin and Wicklow through a network of over 500 staff and 1,500 volunteers, providing essential services that include:
Homeless and Housing Support: Help for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including access to seven specialised services and welfare advice.
Food Provision: Distribution of donated food through food banks and community centres to combat food poverty.
Refugee, Migrant & Emigrant Services: Advocacy and support for migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, and returning Irish emigrants.
Youth Services: Youth-led programmes focused on personal development, employment skills, health, and creative arts.
Outdoor Learning: Experiential programmes in nature that build resilience, confidence, and leadership among young people.
Crosscare combines professionalism and compassion in everything it does, continually evolving to meet community needs while remaining accountable and fully compliant with Irish charity regulations.
GEOCAMP ICELAND
GeoCamp Iceland is an educational organisation based in Reykjanesbær, Iceland, dedicated to advancing outdoor learning, STEAM education, and environmental awareness. Through hands-on field experiences and place-based learning, GeoCamp connects young people and educators with Iceland’s dynamic natural landscapes, turning the country’s geology, ecology, and energy systems into an open-air classroom. The organisation collaborates closely with Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark and schools across the region to promote innovation and inclusion in education. As a partner in the AURORA project, GeoCamp Iceland focuses on initiatives on youth engagement, teacher training, and the integration of digital tools such as augmented reality into outdoor education.
OLEMISEN BALANSSIA RY
Olemisen Balanssia ry is a Finnish training organization focusing on practical and sustainable education through nature-based and outdoor learning. Building on Finland’s connection with nature, the organization designs educational programs that integrate practical activities and environmental awareness. We collaborate with schools, local organizations and European partners to co-create outdoor learning training that supports green transition.
WORLDWISE DANIŞMANLIK EĞİTİM TURİZM SANAYİ VE TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ
Worldwise Danişmanlik Eği̇ti̇m Turi̇zm Sanayi̇ Ve Ti̇caret Li̇mi̇ted Şi̇rketi̇ is a Mersin-based education and training organisation that focuses on a diverse range of activities aimed at enriching individuals' educational and professional journeys. Their main activities include training and education consultancy services to youth, students and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in travel and tourism. They also provide guidance, support and work experience opportunities, helping individuals build meaningful careers in the dynamic tourism industry.