PDA Vienna, Austria: PEMEHECON—Protect the Environment and your Mental Health with your Connection with Nature 18/02–01/03/2026

🌿 PDA: PEMEHECON—Protect the Environment and your Mental Health with your Connection with Nature 18/02–01/03/2026

• Project Title: Protect the Environment and your Mental Health with your Connection with Nature (PEMEHECON)

• Agreement No.: 2025-1-AT01-KA153-YOU-000297129

• Duration: 1 August 2025 – 31 May 2026

• Coordinator: NGO Tredu Club (Austria)

• Partner Organisations: 7 youth organisations from Austria, Cyprus, Lithuania, Georgia, Ukraine, Romania and Moldova

• Website: https://pemehecon.webnode.page/

ACPELIA, in cooperation with AYCEU (Armenian Youth of Cyprus for EU), is proud to be a partner in the Erasmus+ project PEMEHECON—"Protect “the Environment and your Mental Health with your Connection with Nature.” This innovative initiative combines environmental education, mental health awareness, and creative expression through Forest Theatre and non-formal learning tools.

This project aims to empower youth workers and educators with innovative tools that link environmental awareness to mental well-being, helping young people reconnect with nature as a source of strength, healing, and creativity. Through non-formal education and experiential learning, the project promotes sustainability and emotional resilience.

🌍 Upcoming Training Activity in Vienna (Austria)

As part of the project, a Professional Development Activity (PDA) will be held in Vienna, Austria, where youth workers from 7 countries will gather for a week of practical training, Forest Theatre workshops, and skill development.

• 🗓 Training Dates: 2nd – 9th May 2026 (including travel days)

• 📍 Location: Vienna, Austria

• 🏠 Accommodation: Appartements Ferchergasse – More Info

• 👥 Participants: 21 youth workers (3 per organisation)

  
  

🇨🇾 Call for Participants – Cyprus Team

ACPELIA and AYCEU are now selecting 3 youth workers from Cyprus to participate in this international training course.

✅ Eligibility Criteria:

• Aged 18+

• Experience or strong interest in youth work, environmental education, or mental health awareness

• Motivated to learn about Forest Theatre and nature-based educational tools

• Willing to participate in follow-up activities in Cyprus after the training

• Able to commit to the full training dates

💰 Costs:

• Travel, accommodation, and food are fully covered by the Erasmus+ Programme.

  
  

📩 How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining the Cyprus team pls complete the following link: https://forms.gle/jNKCamrAxqwLdU9Q7

Deadline to apply: 20 of September 2025

Join us in this powerful experience where nature, creativity, and mental well-being meet in the heart of Europe. Let’s protect the planet and ourselves—one step, one breath, and one forest at a time. 🌲✨