The project is a change!

The Development Agency in cooperation with Iuventa helps young people and youth workers to implement small projects within the Banská Bystrica region supporting regional development.

Accredited Education The project is a change! allows not only to obtain a certificate with nationwide validity, but also to receive a financial contribution of up to 1000 € for the implementation of the project.

The aim of the programme is to develop and strengthen the practical competences of active young people and youth workers in the BBSK, which they will use on the labour market and in activities in the field of youth work.

The programme also includes the implementation of small projects.

During the training, participants will learn how to prepare, present and account for the project. The whole training is free of charge, participants have their accommodation and meals paid for. The training consists of two weekend training sessions and the implementation of the project.

If you also have a dream to make your project a reality, don't hesitate and apply for the next round of education Project is Change! at darina.diosiova@iuventa.sk.

Completed projects serve as a means to gain skills in writing, implementing, evaluating and accounting for the project.

Participants of Project is Change learn skills such as handling finances, time management, responsibility, communication with sponsors, communication with the city/municipality leadership, presenting and defending the result of their work and others.

The purpose of non-formal education is not to implement a project, but to learn project skills.

Selected projects implemented in 2020

Schwantner's bench

At the František Švantner Gymnasium, a seating area has been created where you can read more about the life of F. Švantner himself. The participants of the education organised a competition for the most beautiful portrait of F. Švantner, which brought this personality to the awareness of more people.

PRAC

In the village of Beňuš, young firefighters from Gašparovo decided to create a community space in nature to spend their free time. 18 volunteers took part in the brigade and together they transformed the project from paper into reality.

Reviving old traditions

In the village of Rakytník in July, an event aimed at reviving old traditions took place, the aim of which was to bring traditions to the younger generation. The event featured horse riding, archery, traditional folk dancing, tinkering, pottery and sewing. Participants had the opportunity to try out each of these activities and thus experience first-hand how these traditional activities were carried out in the past. The organisers learned how to organise such an event, which they had to subsequently account for and also present its results and benefits.

The path to the town castle

In September 2020, the revitalization of the Kremnica Castle trail took place in Kremnica. 14 young people took part in the activity and developed a positive attitude towards volunteer activities and public affairs. Through their work, the youth contributed to the improvement of the access to the town's cultural monument and thus became familiar with the culture of their town. The restored path to the castle will also contribute to the development of tourism in the town and to the positive perception of young people by the town's inhabitants.

Hontian Mowing School

The aim of the project was to introduce young people to the traditional mowing style. The event was attended by 17 young people who tried their hand at mowing under supervision. The organisers of the event produced certificates of attendance. Hand mowing is an almost forgotten craft and this event brought it into the awareness of the younger generation.

Preservation of beekeeping in Sliač

In October 2020, a workshop for primary school pupils on the topic of beekeeping was held in Sliač. Pupils were explained the principle and meaning of beekeeping, tried the production of bee products such as candles and also tried the care of the beehive and the hive.

Cultural event Chavale Romale

Members of the Romano Drom youth ensemble planned to organize a cultural event to present Roma culture - dance and food. Due to pandemic measures, the event could not take place, but the members of the ensemble created a collection of Roma traditional dishes and did a dance rehearsal with a demonstration of sewing costumes.

Chillout zone in Žarnovice

In Žarnovica, members of the youth parliament improved a community space, which is intended for leisure time. The already constructed space has added shades, greenery as well as a book booth.

Images of the Old World

Podpoľanie is famous for its folklore and beautiful nature. The participants of the Project is Change project brought traditional costumes, nature, traditions and crafts closer to their peers through online presentations and videos. Due to the pandemic, they were unable to organize workshops for their classmates.

Selected projects implemented in 2019

Revitalisation of the Stella Spring

In the village of Kalinovo, the project participants revitalized the surroundings of the Stella Spring. They built a shelter over the spring and a gazebo for tourists next to it.

Craft has a golden bottom

Four workshops were held at the Secondary Vocational School of Trade and Services in Žiar nad Hronom to encourage students to study the field by having successful graduates come to present their work. Barista, pastry chef, hairdresser and cook were presented.

Grandma's specialties

Workshops were held in Rimavská Sobota, where young people learned to prepare traditional recipes, followed by an event where the public could taste the prepared dishes. The trainees also prepared a recipe book from these recipes.

Treasures of Gemer - Malohont

Excursion aimed at getting to know the beauty of the surroundings of Rimavská Sobota by young people. The aim was to arouse the interest of young people in the surroundings and traditions of their native region.

Being OFF is IN

At the gymnasium in Revúca, the trainees focused on young children and brought to them board games, dance, creative workshops and art activities. The aim was to get children away from mobile phones, tablets and show them that having fun with friends can be done in other ways.

Tree planting

In the village of Olováry, three young people decided to beautify their surroundings and involve their peers in community service. This small project resulted in planting trees, involving their peers in community service and beautifying their surroundings.

Economic trail

On 25 April in Krupina, a team of students from the Secondary Vocational School of Trade and Services implemented a project called "Economic Trail" by reconstructing a garden through the construction of a rock garden.

Crompelfest

A very successful event Krompelfest took place in Hnúšt'. The first year was attended by an amazing 1500 visitors, who could taste traditional "krumpl" dishes, enjoy folk songs and also learn about the ecological way of life.

HYB SA

Right in Banská Bystrica the event Move. Within one day visitors could try different sports such as yoga, parkour, freerun and MMA. Rewards in the form of sports gifts were waiting for the children.