{"id":25799,"date":"2025-08-11T16:54:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebridge.sk\/?p=25799"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T14:13:15","slug":"if-we-want-to-achieve-change-we-must-support-each-other-and-cooperate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebridge.sk\/en\/if-we-want-to-achieve-change-we-must-support-each-other-and-cooperate\/","title":{"rendered":"If we want to achieve change, we must support each other and cooperate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rada Pa\u0161\u0161\u00e1kov\u00e1, Green Ambassador at our language school, visited an organisation in Helsinki, dealing with environmental education. What did she learn during her stay within the Erasmus+ program? And what has she implemented in the everyday life of the school since then? Read the interview below and find out.<\/p>

How did the idea to participate in a short-term mobility program in Finland come about?<\/strong><\/h3>

As the Green Ambassador representing our school, I wanted to gain new inspiration and practical experience in how other organizations address environmental issues. Nordic countries are considered to be leaders in ecological approaches, so Finland was an obvious choice for me. My goal was to explore their approach to environmental education and bring these insights back to our school.<\/p>

What was your stay like?<\/strong><\/h3>

The job shadowing lasted two days, with two additional travel days. During the travel days, I had the opportunity to admire the country\u2019s beauty and immerse myself in the local culture a bit, which helped me understand the broader context of their environmental approaches. The remaining two days were spent at the Environmental School Polku, where I observed trainers working in schools and workshops and discussed their mission and educational programs. I also visited the Helsinki recycling centre, which is connected to Polku. There, I saw how items considered waste are repaired, reused, and sold in secondhand shops.<\/p>

What impressed you most during the mobility?<\/strong><\/h3>

I was fascinated by their ability to connect environmental themes with the community. They teach people that solving environmental problems is not just an individual effort but a collective responsibility of society. I was inspired by how their educational programs engage not only participants but also the wider community\u2014through projects such as community gardens, workshops, and discussions.<\/p>

Another highlight was observing the trainers and their skill in transforming complex ecological topics into understandable and practical activities. This approach is particularly effective when working with adults, who often need clear and concrete examples to relate to and apply the concepts in their daily lives.<\/p>

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