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SUMMARY:ACTYouth – Youth in action: young people as agents of change in rural communities
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 1st semester 2025-2026  \nDeadline for registration: 15 of September\nhttps://forms.gle/9NwsQqxk9sseUYYw5 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n  \n1st week – September 29 to October 3 (online) \n2nd week – October 6 to 10 (online) \n3rd week – October 13 to 17 (face-to-face)  \n4th week – October 27 to 31 (online) \n  \nDaily Schedule : (Brussels time) (Online – synchronous/asyncronous or Onsite) \n\n\n\nWeek \nOnline Synchronous & Face-to-face hours \nAsynchronous & Autonomous Hours \nTotal Hours \n\n\nWeeks 1 & 2 – Online (moderate) \n10h \n24h \n34h \n\n\nWeek 3 – Face-to-Face (intensive) \n27h \n3h \n30h \n\n\nWeek 4 – Online (reflective) \n6h \n20h \n26h \n\n\nTOTAL \n43h \n47h \n90h \n\n\n\n  \n\n Objectives of the Call\n\n\nEmpower youth to become active agents of change in rural communities.\nEnable students to identify local challenges\, voice their concerns\, and co-design solutions.\nFoster youth-centered\, inclusive development by connecting students\, universities\, and local stakeholders.\nPromote social inclusion\, participatory democracy\, and sustainable innovation.\n\n\n Course Shourt Description\n\nACTYouth – Youth in Action: Young People as Agents of Change in Rural Communities is a 4-week Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) program combining online and face-to-face learning. Students will work in international teams to tackle real-world problems faced by rural youth\, culminating in the design and presentation of community-based project proposals. \n\n Target Group\n\nEspecially suited for students passionate about youth engagement\, community development\, and social innovation\, regardless of academic background. \n\n Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will: \n\nIdentify and critically analyze challenges in rural youth contexts.\nCollaborate with peers and local stakeholders.\nCo-design impactful\, community-based projects.\nDevelop key transversal skills:\n\nCritical thinking & problem-solving\nCommunication & advocacy\nCreativity & innovation\nProject planning & leadership\nIntercultural awareness & teamwork\n\n\nReflect on their development as change-makers.\n\n\n Structure & Methodology\n\nFormat: Blended (online + in-person in Santarém\, Portugal) \nDuration: 4 weeks (90 hours total; 3 ECTS) \n\nWeeks 1–2: Online sessions and tasks\nWeek 3: Face-to-face training and fieldwork\nWeek 4: Online closing sessions and reflection\n\n\n Certification\n\nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organizers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nCourse title\nLearning outcomes\nDeveloped competences\nDuration (90h/3ECTSsynchronous online/onsite)\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nSantarém Polytechnic University \nPerpétua Santos Silva – perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt   \nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana. ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt
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