Time for Change
General information
Project name: Czas na zmiany
Country: Poland
Timeline: From 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026
Lead Organisation: Stowarzyszenie Inicjatyw Społecznych SZTAMA
Summary of Action
The project is addressed to young people aged 14–19 living in Kętrzyn, a town in north-eastern Poland surrounded by post-industrial areas and located away from large urban centers. Kętrzyn faces a high level of unemployment, and many young residents express a desire to move to larger cities, which further deepens demographic, social, and economic challenges. The youth are largely excluded from modern forms of social activity. Local institutional offerings are primarily directed toward seniors, leaving the youth environment—apart from school activities—isolated and neglected. Moreover, the city does not involve secondary school students in its educational initiatives on environmental protection. Municipal authorities concentrate on objectives such as combating pollution while overlooking broader global issues and development challenges.
The planned activities were designed during a meeting of the initiative group, which independently identified its goals and needs. The activities will be implemented by young people, for young people, with the support of experienced teachers and educators. The main objective of the project is to provide young participants with knowledge and skills that will enable them to understand global interdependencies, as well as their own role and responsibility in promoting sustainable development.
Through participation in educational workshops on responsible consumption, culinary workshops, meetings on healthy eating, and ecological picnics, young people will have the opportunity to change their dietary habits. Engagement in social campaigns promoting shopping in local stores or following the “zero waste” principle is expected to influence the consumer behaviour of young residents of Kętrzyn. Learning will take place through active participation and direct involvement in the proposed activities.
Sustainable Development Goals
This project supports the following SDGs:
| SDG Number | SDG Title |
|---|---|
| SDG 2 | Zero Hunger |
| SDG 3 | Good Health and Well-being |
| SDG 12 | Responsible Consumption and Production |
| SDG 13 | Climate Action |
| SDG 14 | Life Below Water |
Budget of project
€ 9,207.00
Contact
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