Erasmus+ Training course “Rural life with sustainable bites!" in Portugal (Funded)

An exciting opportunity for 20 participants from all over Europe to join the Erasmus training course "Rural life with sustainable bites!" which takes place in Arrouquelas, Rio Maior, Portugal, from 13-21 September 2025. The training course focuses on healthy eating habits for sustainability based on the Sustainable Development Goals. This training course is organized by “H2O” - Arrouquelas Youth Association (Youth NGO) and co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.

About the Training Course

"Rural life with sustainable bites!" is a 7-day-long training course focused on healthy eating habits for sustainability based on the Sustainable Development Goals. The project centers on sustainable eating, with a focus on whole foods and plant-based diets as a pathway to improved personal health and environmental sustainability. By exploring the farm-to-fork strategy, the training aims to equip youth workers with the knowledge and skills to help young people make informed dietary choices that reduce their carbon footprint, support ethical farming, and promote a more sustainable food system.

The training course "Rural Life with Sustainable Bites!" aims to empower youth workers with the skills, knowledge, and motivation to promote sustainable eating habits, especially plant-based diets, within the framework of the EU Farm-to-Fork Strategy. The course focuses on the impact of food choices on personal health (SDG 3), responsible consumption (SDG 12), and climate action (SDG 13), while also enhancing intercultural dialogue and European values.

Participants will:

• Learn to raise awareness among young people about sustainable diets.

• Understand how food choices impact health, the environment, and ethical practices.

• Gain practical skills in meal planning, communication, and advocacy.

• Be encouraged to lead community initiatives supporting sustainability.

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- Youth workers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth coaches, and youth activists.

- Participants must be over 18 years old, and there is no maximum age to participate.

- Participants must be residents in one of the following countries 

• Eastern Partnership countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, 
• Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, 
• Western Balkan countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro

- Having a good command of English is a must since it is the language of the training course.

Expenses and Benefits

- Participation is free of charge, with no participation fee.

- The food and accommodation will be provided and paid by the organizers.

- Travel costs will be counted based on the distance calculator of the European Commission and reimbursed by bank transfer after the Training Course, according to the following limits.

• from 10 – 99 km - 56 EUR (Green Travel)/ 28 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• from 100 – 499 km - 285 EUR (Green Travel)/ 211 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• from 500 – 1999 km - 417 EUR (Green Travel)/ 309 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• from 2000 – 2999 km - 395 EUR (Green Travel)/ 535 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
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- Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser for recognition of their competence development during the activity. 

Timeline

Application deadline: 25 July 2025

Date of selection: 31 July 2025

Arrival day: 13 September 2025

Departure day: 21 September 2025

How to apply?

If you’re interested in joining the training course "Rural Life with sustainable bites!", please complete the online application form as soon as possible. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting training opportunity!

More Details

For additional information about the Rural Life with sustainable bites!, including project details and requirements, please check the opportunity info-pack from HERE 

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