Interaction Trofaiach: Projects for the future, health and sustainability

Interaction Trofaiach: Projects for the future, health and sustainability

The Trofaiach Association Interaction took an important step towards international youth promotion in 2023 by receiving the Erasmus accreditation in the youth field. The association thus focuses on important topics such as sustainability, mental health and active citizens that are treated in an extensive annual program.

The founder Katja Lenič Šalamun emphasizes that these topics are not only up to date, but also crucial for the development of young people in a complex world. These concepts are implemented in practice via five projects, including international youth meetings and outdoor activities

Program focus of the association

The central theme is to promote the mental health of young people. Through exchange formats, skilled workers learn to understand the background of psychological problems, while at the same time supporting young people to plan activities to improve their well -being. This includes both physical and mental challenges.

• active participation in democratic life is another important point. Interaction promotes awareness of dialogue and political participation in order to protect young people from extreme ideologies and populist currents in the EU. The engagement in political processes helps those involved to take responsibility for the future of their country.

A third goal of the association is to create a consciousness for sustainability. Interaction is committed to combining the social, ecological and economic aspects of sustainability. Among other things, the topic of responsible consumption is addressed in the projects.

The start of this Initiative already included two youth encounters with the titles "Rethinking Sustainability" and "Got Something to Say?". In addition, three specialists projects were implemented, which focus on promoting mental health through outdoor activities. These events found both locally in Trofaiach instead of and internationally in Slovenia and Gran Canaria, with a total of 108 participants being achieved.

With a project volume of over 80,000 euros, interaction not only invested in the development of young people, but also in the local economy of Trofaiach. The financing is largely benefited by the region, which underlines the sustainable orientation of the association.

For detailed information about the initiative and the ongoing projects, a look at the reporting is recommended, including at www.meinbeinbezirk.at .