Project Overview
GreenStride is an Erasmus+ Sport project designed to engage and empower young people through sustainable outdoor activities, combining physical activity, environmental awareness, and mental well-being. The project promotes Km0 tourism, ecopsychology, and green habits, offering participants hands-on experiences in nature that foster healthier lifestyles and stronger environmental responsibility.
Objectives
GreenStride aims to:
- Promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles among youth
- Enhance mental well-being through nature-based activities
- Increase environmental awareness and sustainable behavior
- Encourage active citizenship and community engagement
- Support inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities
Target Groups
- Young people aged 16–25 (up to 30)
- Youth workers, trainers, and NGO staff
- Community organizations and sport clubs
Key Activities
🧭 Outdoor & Learning Activities
- Hiking, cycling, and outdoor sports
- Nature-based well-being sessions
- Ecopsychology activities
- Sustainable travel (Km0 tourism) workshops
📚 Educational Activities
- Non-formal learning workshops
- Training of trainers (LTTA)
- International exchange
📢 Dissemination
- Social media campaigns
- Newsletters
- Local multiplier events
Methodology
The project uses:
- Experiential learning (learning by doing)
- Non-formal education methods
- Interdisciplinary approach (sport + environment + psychology)
- Inclusive participation strategies
Results
- Increased physical activity among participants
- Improved environmental awareness
- Better mental well-being
- Stronger community engagement
- Development of a learning guide
- Creation of local and international networks
Partners
🇪🇸 Coordinator
ABARKA ONGD (Spain)
- Project coordination
- Social inclusion & education expertise
🇳🇴 Partner
FURIM INSTITUTT (Norway)
- Innovation, training, sustainability
🇧🇬 Partner
SDRUZHENIE WALK TOGETHER (Bulgaria)
- Sport, youth engagement, community work
Duration: 15 months
Programme & Funding
Programme: Erasmus+ Sport, Small-scale partnership (Lump Sum Grant)
Total Budget: €60,000
