Go Green,Go Digital!
Go Green,Go Digital!
15/04/2025 - 18/04/2025
Study Visit - Grenoble, France
The study visit "Go Green, Go Digital" brought together 4 youth workers from Romania and France. This activity provided a great opportunity for youth workers to explore the green practices implemented in various institutions and youth NGOs in Grenoble, France.
During the study visit, the youth workers focused on the positive impact of digital tools. By visiting institutions and other youth NGOs, they had the opportunity to meet stakeholders and exchange knowledge, views, and attitudes about efficient green and digital methods to work with young people.
In addition to exploring common green practices, the visit emphasized the role of digital tools in youth work. Participants learned how digital collaboration tools were integrated into the daily workflows of Association ASCU. The program included several sessions on digital tools such as Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft PowerApps, enabling youth workers to draw inspiration from them and integrate them into their home organisations. Incorporating digital solutions into daily operations helped lower energy consumption and contributed to the creation of more eco-friendly work environments (by reducing paper usage and other consumables).
This four-day study visit aimed to provide youth workers with fresh ideas and perspectives on sustainable green practices while guiding them toward adopting digital solutions to reduce waste before, during, and after their activities. The program also sought to strengthen cooperation and improve the quality of collaboration between the participating organizations.
O1: To foster the exchange of green and digital practices between the participating organizations and the visited institutions and NGOs.
O2: To explore and promote the integration of digital tools in daily operations to enhance sustainability and reduce resource consumption.
O3: To improve the quality of collaboration between the participating organizations and enhance the skills of youth workers by providing them with knowledge of effective digital practices.
Day 1 – Getting to Know Each Other & Integrating Digital and Green Practices
The program began with ice-breaking activities fostering cultural exchange, teamwork, and inclusion. Participants visited ASCU Association, learning how it combines green and digital practices in daily operations. Workshops focused on applying these approaches to project management, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency. The day ended with a welcome dinner promoting intercultural bonding.
Day 2 – Exploring Green and Digital Governance
Participants visited Grenoble City Hall, discovering how the city applies sustainable and digital solutions in governance as the European Green Capital 2022. They interviewed an ASCU representative about digital and eco-friendly practices in NGO work and developed a Digital Implementation Plan inspired by the visit. The day closed with a debriefing and a Dissemination Night featuring Erasmus+ “after movies” and strategies for sharing project results.
Day 3 – Cultural Exchange & Networking with Local Associations
The day centered on intercultural learning and networking. Visits to the Armenian Cultural Association and the House of Associations showcased local NGOs’ efforts to promote cooperation, sustainability, and digitalization. Participants shared best practices within the ASEY network, strengthening collaboration. The evening concluded with a French cuisine experience, blending cultural discovery with informal networking.
Day 4 – Digital Tools and International Cooperation
The final day focused on digital skill development and global engagement. Through practical sessions on SharePoint and PowerApps, participants learned to use digital tools for eco-friendly project management. A visit to the Maison de l’International provided insights into international cooperation and mobility programs. The event concluded with evaluations, YouthPass certificate distribution, and a farewell dinner celebrating new partnerships and shared learning.