Aar Social Development Association - ASDA ry

We had development cooperation project planning trip to Delhi, India and had negotiations with several local non-governmental organisations. One of the most interesting meetings was with the Ansakar Foundation, which provides food to more than a thousand people in need every day in Delhi.
The founder of the organisation, Tanisha Bakshi, is a young female artist who finances the organisation's charity work through the sale of her art.
Together with the Ansakar Foundation, we planned a pilot school class for street children, in which best practices from the Finnish education system would be implemented.

Between April 25–27, 2025, we successfully hosted the Kick-Off Meeting for our Erasmus+ project, Nature Connection for Supporting Integration, in Kista, Stockholm, Sweden.

The meeting gathered partners from Sweden, Finland, Poland, and Czechia, marking the start of a collaborative journey to develop a Nature-Based Integration Toolkit to support youth workers in engaging young immigrants aged 16–30.

Over the three days, we:

Discussed and finalized the project’s objectives, timeline, and activities

Shared insights on nature-based methods for integration and community building

Laid the groundwork for the development of practical tools and resources

Strengthened our partnership through open dialogue, planning sessions, and site visits

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the host organization, Somaliska Riksförbundet i Sverige, for their warm hospitality and excellent arrangements, which greatly contributed to the meeting’s success.

This meeting set a positive and inspiring tone for our project, reinforcing our shared commitment to fostering environmental connection, breaking down cultural barriers, and promoting inclusive societies through innovative youth work practices.

We are excited to move forward together and create a meaningful impact!

The Multiplier Event Workshop for the ECO-FUTURE project was conducted on August 15, 2024. This event was part of our initiative to raise awareness and promote understanding of circular economy principles among educators and stakeholders. It provided an opportunity to showcase the project’s objectives, activities, and results to a wider audience, focusing on the significance of sustainable practices in education and beyond.

The primary objectives of the Multiplier Event Workshop were:

To disseminate and promote the ECO-FUTURE project results.

To raise awareness among teachers, special educators, educational assistants, and stakeholders regarding the importance of a circular economy.

To inspire stakeholders and educational professionals to integrate sustainable practices into their teaching methodologies and daily activities.

To lay a foundation for sustainable practices among younger generations by educating and equipping the teachers and educational support staff who guide them.

During the workshop, we presented a two-year project and discussed the outcomes achieved. We highlighted the promotion of social cohesion, care for common goods, and encouraged social activism by sharing information about the ECOFUTURE project and its results.

The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about sustainability and the circular economy, while also acknowledging EU funding and promoting Erasmus+.

For all the details about our project, you can visit the website & Facebook:

https://ecofutureproject.eu/

https://www.facebook.com/erasmusplusecofuture