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[TRAIL CERTIFIED] Europawoche

[TRAIL CERTIFIED] Europawoche

The “Europawoche” course was designed as a transformative international learning experience aimed at developing self-confidence, autonomy, and a sense of European belonging among individuals with psychological disabilities.

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Course Venue

Pisa, Italy

Content Areas
  • Creating and promoting learning opportunities among all citizens and generations
  • Inclusion and Diversity
  • Innovative learning and teaching practices
  • Promoting active citizenship
  • Strengthening employability
Topics

Inclusive mobility, Self-confidence building, Stress management, social skills, European awarness

Potential Participants

Disadvantaged Learner

Course Duration (in days)

6

Next Available Course
From 13. Oct 2025
To 18. Oct 2025
Organised by

Mangwana APS

Language(s)

German

Description

The "Europawoche" project targeted adults with psychological disabilities (ages 18-20 and 30-50) to build self-confidence, autonomy, and European belonging through an open learning design mixing structured activities and free time. It addressed barriers like social anxiety via experiential learning in unfamiliar settings.

European Dimension

The European dimension featured intercultural immersion in Pisa and Florence, highlighting Tuscan heritage contrasts with Germany, promoting cross-cultural awareness and EU values accessibility for disadvantaged groups.

Tentative Program & Schedule

  • Day 1: Travel by train/plane, learning procedures and stress handling.

  • Day 2: Morning guided Pisa tour (history, local habits); afternoon free time.

  • Day 3: Morning sailing in Marina di Pisa (teamwork, communication); afternoon beach free time.

  • Day 4: Florence trip with group and independent exploration.

  • Day 5: Pizza workshop (cooking, collaboration, intercultural learning).

Expected Outcome

Outcomes included boosted social openness, autonomy in navigation, intercultural awareness, and high satisfaction; learners showed competence growth via LEVEL5 validation on "Autonomous and confident learning in a European context" (knowledge, skills, attitudes). Assessment involved feedback sessions and external evaluation by experts/accompanists; certificates align with TRAIL Competence Framework.

Venue address

Pisa
Pisa
Italy

How to Apply

Recruitment used existing partnerships for disadvantaged participants. 

Participation Fee

€ 450

Mangwana APS


Address

Pisa, Italy

Website URL

https://www.mangwana.org/

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