YouthCoLab
realizacji
01.05.2025–31.03.2027
odbiorców
60–80
YouthCoLab is an international educational project aimed at developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills among young people through innovative educational methods. The project will result in an engaging board game and an educational methodology that will help young people better understand environmental and social challenges.
By combining education and entertainment, we aim to increase youth awareness of environmental issues and encourage them to actively participate in building a more sustainable future. The project builds on the previous successes of the partners and proven educational game-based learning methods.
Who is the project for?
YouthCoLab is designed for:
1. Young people aged 15-30, including those from rural areas and those facing challenges in traditional education.
2. Teachers, educators, and youth workers, who can use the developed tools in their work.
3. Community leaders and youth organizations, looking for innovative ways to engage young people in environmental and social initiatives.
Project outcomes
The project will develop and implement the following key components:
✅ Educational Board Game – a tool that teaches through play, helping young people develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. The game will be available in three languages: Polish, English, and Slovak.
✅ Educational Methodology – a set of materials for teachers and youth workers, providing guidance on effectively using the game in various educational environments, including school lessons, workshops, and hackathons.
✅ International Events and Testing, including:
– Co-creation of the game with input from young people and experts.
– Workshops and game testing sessions in Poland and Slovakia.
– An international hackathon, where young people will use the game to create innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
✅ Dissemination Activities – distribution of the game and methodology to schools, libraries, youth centers, and educational organizations, along with extensive online promotion.
Galactic Odyssey: Re-Thinkers
Galactic Odyssey: Re-Thinkers to półkooperacyjna gra planszowa (2-6 osób, 14+, 30-45 min), w której wcielasz się w młodych eko-eksploratorów podróżujących po galaktyce. Odwiedzacie pięć planet dotkniętych wyzwaniami środowiskowymi (m.in. zmiany klimatu, odpady, zanieczyszczenia) i próbujecie przywrócić równowagę poprzez wiedzę, dyskusję i odpowiedzialne wybory. Rozgrywka łączy pytania ekologiczne, karty dylematów oraz krótkie wyzwania, które uruchamiają rozmowę o kompromisach i skutkach decyzji. Gra wprowadza perspektywę ESG (środowisko-społeczeństwo-ład) oraz elementy Design Thinking: od zrozumienia problemu i interesariuszy, przez generowanie pomysłów, po wybór rozwiązań i refleksję.
Galactic Odyssey: Re-Thinkers is a semi-cooperative board game (2-6 players, ages 14+, 30-45 minutes) where you become young eco-explorers traveling across the galaxy. You visit five planets facing environmental challenges (e.g., climate change, waste, pollution) and work to restore balance through knowledge, discussion, and responsible choices. Gameplay combines ecology quiz questions, dilemma cards, and short challenges that spark conversation about trade-offs and real-life consequences. The game introduces the ESG perspective (Environmental-Social-Governance) and key Design Thinking steps-from understanding the problem and stakeholders, to generating ideas, choosing solutions, and reflecting on outcomes.
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Our partners
Youth for Equality is a non-profit youth organization based in Slovakia, dedicated to empowering young people through non-formal education, community engagement, and international cooperation. Since its founding, the organization has supported youth in developing leadership, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills while promoting active citizenship and environmental awareness. Through workshops, mentorship, and project-based learning, Youth for Equality helps young people—especially those from rural or disadvantaged backgrounds—identify their strengths and turn ideas into real social impact. In YouthCoLab, the organization leads the co-creation of the board game and coordinates youth engagement activities, bringing its expertise in education for sustainability and participatory youth work.
Green Station is a non-profit social cooperative based in Gliwice, Poland, focused on youth empowerment, sustainability, and education. Since 2014, we have promoted eco-awareness, healthy lifestyles, and responsible food systems in line with the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy. We specialize in innovative educational tools, including games and workshops, that help young people build critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Our work is inclusive, often involving youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. As the coordinator of the YouthCoLab project, we lead the development of educational content and methodology, aiming to inspire a new generation of changemakers.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project number: 2024-3-PL01-KA210-YOU-000279233 Grant amount: EUR 60,000.00
