[Soul Food takes off! Here's our next E+ Youth Exchange]
Soul Food is our next international Youth Echange, taking off this summer in the Viroinval.
Soul Food aims to uplift the spirits of young individuals who may be vulnerable to worsening mental health conditions. We seek to provide them with an adventurous journey immersed in the revitalizing embrace of nature, where they can feel alive, connected, and envision a multitude of possibilities ahead.
Our informal learning methodology aims to provide participating young people with the opportunity to explore themselves and their challenges, forge connections with peers from neighboring countries, enhance problem-solving skills, cultivate self-confidence, gain insights into different cultural contexts, along with the associated challenges and opportunities.
Apart from what we consider our standard adventure education ingredients (climbing, hiking, caving, rafting, bushcraft, and camping), in this uniquely designed project, there will be special attention to cultural food exchange; the youngsters will cook self-chosen cultural recipes and make music by creating their own instruments from nature and recycled materials.
Four organizations from three different countries are involved in this exchange: Belgium, Greece, and Spain. The project consists of two stages: first, a 10-day camp in Belgium, and second, a 5-day camp in Greece. Each organization brings 8 youngsters and 2 group leaders.
"Soul Food" literally and figuratively offers the youth nourishment for the soul
