Cultu-R-ural Youth Work: Listen to the rural

The exchange emerged as an opportunity to get to know new cultures, particularly Italian culture, which has many similarities with Portugal. Rabbini from Morfasso took a piece of my heart! The biggest benefit, for me, was precisely this personal enrichment through sharing, while learning new customs (and some so different from mine!), or listening to stories about countries that I knew for their rich and immense history. The location of the project and the way it was organized allowed me to get the most out of this experience and that it contributed to my gastronomic development because I tasted really good and typical food. For those who are more skeptical, please note that I will maintain contact with these people, some of whom are in a friendly relationship that I had not considered at the outset. I created a completely different emotional baggage – more open to new challenges, more alert to new opportunities. Projects like these always develop our community status and the way we see certain aspects, and this one, in particular, allowed me to develop my vocation in non-formal education and contact with young people. The techniques used, the workshops held and the personal experiences made me feel like a different person. This project in particular developed my connection with nature as workshops were held outside the typical training room. 

– Diogo, Portugal