Youth Leading Green Energy Transition

Non-formal Ways to Learn about green energy!

Welcome to the Youth Leading Green Energy Transition Project!

Our mission is to empower youth through energy education, personal development, and entrepreneurship, fostering a generation of informed, responsible, and proactive individuals.

Local Activities

Our Local Activities aim to inspire and empower at least 30 youths from each partner country to become advocates for sustainable energy. Through a combination of hands-on learning, interactive workshops, and community engagement, participants will explore the importance of renewable energy and energy efficiency while gaining practical insights into sustainable practices.

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Training of 12 Youth Workers

Our program aims to equip 12 youth workers from partner organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to engage and inspire young people in sustainable energy practices. Selected participants will undergo a transformative 5-day training hosted by IYCC, designed to enhance their skills and impact.

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🔌 Learning Through Direct Engagement with Experts: Youth Exploring Renewable Energy and History! ⚡🌊

As part of the Youth Leading Green Energy Transition (YLGET) project, Asociatia Edulifelong organized an inspiring study visit with a group of youth and youth workers, combining education, sustainability, and history! 🇷🇴🌍

🚍 First stop: Răchiți village – a powerful example of local sustainability!
Participants met with an engineer who explained how the solar plant in the area generates clean energy, with a total installed capacity of 3MW. The group learned how solar technology is helping reduce emissions and support the local energy grid. 🌞🔋

🏞️ Next stop: Porțile de Fier II Hydropower Plant – a landmark of clean energy in Romania!
At the turbine room, youth discovered the impressive 6 Kaplan turbines, each generating 190 MW/h. Experts from the facility provided detailed explanations and answered all the curious questions about how hydroelectric power supports Romania’s energy mix. 💡💦

🏛️ Final visit: Muzeul Regiunii Porților de Fier
Here, participants explored how water and biodiversity have shaped the region across centuries. They learned about efforts to protect the Danube’s biodiversity, including the conservation of sturgeon, an endangered species. They also discovered how, even during the Roman Empire, water was used for transport, power, and daily life—showing that sustainability has deep historical roots! 🐟🌿🏺

This hands-on experience gave participants a deeper understanding of green energy production, environmental protection, and the connection between past and future sustainability efforts.

📢 The visit was organized under the Erasmus+ project Youth Leading Green Energy Transition (YLGET), funded by the European Commission through the Romanian National Agency. 🇪🇺

#YLGET #ErasmusPlus #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #YouthInAction #SolarPower #Hydropower #Danube #PorțileDeFier #Edulifelong 💚🌍⚡

🌍 Second Training Visit – "Youth Leading Green Energy Transition" (YLGET) 🌱

📢 This week, students from Burgas Professional Technical High School explored the world of green energy and innovation during the second YLGET study visit! Hosted in Bulgarovo, Burgas Municipality, the event brought young minds closer to the future of sustainability. 🚀

🌞 The visit began with a tour of a photovoltaic power plant built on a former landfill – a powerful symbol of transformation and green progress.

🌾 Participants then discovered cutting-edge agricultural tech, including autonomous farming and electric machinery – showing how innovation is reshaping farming, even in early stages. 🚜

💨 A stop at one of the region’s first wind turbines – running for over 15 years – showed how wind energy can thrive on unused land. A true inspiration!

🎓 At the end of the day, each participant received a certificate and left empowered to be a green energy ambassador. 🌱

🙏 Huge thanks to ПТГ Бургас, ТД "Зелена Странджа" @zelenastrandja, Mayor Konstantin Sterionov, and Mr. Vasil Dinev (Megatron) for supporting youth and green innovation!

🔗 Follow #ylget and our partners for more updates and youth-led sustainability actions!

🤝 Project by OP "International Youth Cultural Center" - Burgas, Bulgaria, @@asociatiaedulifelong - Romania, and @Sayeg -Derneği - Turkiye, with support from Erasmus+ [2024-3-RO01-KA210-YOU-000290227].

#YLGET #Youth4GreenEnergy #ErasmusPlus #GreenTransition #Sustainability #Innovation #Renewables #YouthPower #ClimateAction #Burgas #Edulifelong #Sayeg

📢 Time to share some exciting news! 📢
🌿 Youth are leading the green energy transition! ⚡
On June 11, in the town of Malko Tarnovo (Bulgaria), the first educational visit under the project “Youth Leading Green Energy Transition” YLGET , funded by the Erasmus+ programme, took place.
📍 The visit began with a hike to a photovoltaic power plant, built on the territory of the Strandzha Nature Park — on the site of a former tailings pond. The young participants had the opportunity to get a close look at how the plant operates and learn about its contribution to the sustainable development of the region.
🏛 The visit continued at the Malko Tarnovo Municipality, where Engineer Tonka Stoeva, Deputy Mayor of the municipality, welcomed the youth and presented the benefits and specifics of using renewable energy sources — both at industrial and household levels. Emphasis was placed on the economic and environmental aspects of the transition to green energy.
💬 Some of the participants shared personal experiences — solar panels are already in use in their homes, which was highlighted as a good practice for sustainability and autonomy in small settlements with limited access to electricity.
🌱 During the training, challenges related to preserving nature and biodiversity in the process of energy transition were also discussed. The visit concluded with an introduction to the city’s cultural and historical heritage and the natural landmarks of the area, including the beautiful "Dokuzak" waterfall. Special thanks to @zelenastrandza for this experience.
📆 The next educational visit will take place in the town of Bulgarovo (Bulgaria ) – stay tuned to our page for more updates!
🌍 These educational visits are part of @ylget’s mission to build a more informed, engaged, and sustainable generation of young people leading the green transition. The project is implemented as part of an international partnership between @International Youth Cultural Center – Burgas, Bulgaria Младежки международен център - Бургас , @Asociatia Edulifelong – Romania, and @Sayeg Derneğ i – Türkiye, under the Erasmus+ programme № [2024-3-RO01-KA210-YOU-000290227].

🌿 "It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees." – Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Laureate 🇰🇪

The YLGET Project supports youth to take real, grounded action—because small steps lead to sustainable change.
What’s your little thing for the planet? 🌱

#YLGET #WangariMaathai #YouthLeadership #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJustice #ErasmusPlus

Young Voices. One Planet. One Future.
As part of the YLGET – Youth Leading Green

Energy Transition project, our students came together to share what green energy and environmental responsibility mean to them.

In this inspiring video, young changemakers from Romania and Türkiye answer powerful questions:
What does green energy mean to me?
Why is protecting our planet important for young Europeans?
How can we youth lead the green transition?
And more.
Let’s raise our voices #ForOurPlanet and keep pushing for a greener, fairer future led by youth!
#YLGET #GreenTransition #YouthVoices #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction #ErasmusPlus

💻🌱 YLGET – 2nd Online Coordination Meeting 🌍💡
On April 30, the partners from Romania 🇷🇴, Türkiye 🇹🇷, and Bulgaria 🇧🇬 met online to review progress and coordinate next steps for the Youth Leading Green Energy Transition project!

🔹 Final preparations for the upcoming youth worker training in Burgas
🔹 Planning of research & study visits throughout May
🔹 Development of needs assessment surveys, reporting templates, and dissemination strategy
🔹 Next meeting scheduled for May 27

📅 We're also getting ready for Europe Day – May 9, with a special campaign, highlighting the contribution of young people to the transition to green energy across our countries! 🌍⚡

Step by step, we're empowering youth for a more sustainable future! 🚀

#YLGET #ErasmusPlus #YouthInAction #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #NonFormalEducation #EuropeDay 💚

Happy Earth Day! 🌍🌸🌳
Let’s take a moment to appreciate this beautiful planet we call home. 🏞️💚
Every little action counts — plant a tree 🌲, reduce waste ♻️, love nature 🐝🌿!
Don’t forget to save energy too — turn off lights 💡, unplug devices 🔌, and choose renewable sources ⚡️☀️!
Let’s protect Earth not just today, but every day! 🌎✨🌼

#EarthDay #ErasmusPlus #SaveEnergy #SustainableLiving
🌍🌱♻️🌞🦋🌾🔋

🌍⚡ Kick-off Meeting - Day 2 Highlights! ⚡🌍

Our second day in Târgu Jiu was all about finalizing our action plan and setting the next steps! ✅

The morning started with a review of Day 1, reflecting on key decisions and refining our strategy. We've discussed on what we’ve established so far, followed by an open session for questions, feedback, and evaluation.

📌 We mapped out our Plan of Action for the next 6 months, created a To-Do List, and set the dates for our next meetings.

After a productive morning, we enjoyed a well-deserved lunch and study visit to Tismana 🏛🌿, taking inspiration from nature and local heritage.

A big THANK YOU to everyone for their engagement and contributions! 💡 Looking forward to the next steps of our project! 🚀 @sayegdernegi @Младежки международен център - Бургас @asociatiaedulifelong

#ErasmusPlus #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #Collaboration 💚

🌍🤝 Meet the Partners of the YLGET Project! 🤝🌍

Our mission in the Youth Leading Green Energy Transition (YLGET) Project is to empower young people through energy education, personal development, and entrepreneurship. 🚀💡 But we’re not doing this alone! We are 🇷🇴 Asociatia Edulifelong (Târgu Jiu, Romania) , 🇹🇷 Sayeg Der (Istanbul, Türkiye) and 🇧🇬 Младежки международен център - Бургас (Burgas, Bulgaria), working together for a more sustainable future. 🌱✨

Curious to learn more about our partners and their contributions? Visit our website 👉 https://erasmusproject.wixsite.com/ylget/partners 🌐

#YGLET #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #YouthEmpowerment #StrongerTogether 💚

🌍⚡ March 6th – World Energy Efficiency Day! ⚡🌍

Today, we celebrate the power of smart energy use and the impact of small actions in creating a sustainable future! 🌱💡 By reducing energy waste, choosing renewable sources, and adopting eco-friendly habits, we can all contribute to a cleaner and greener planet. 🌿🌞

At Youth Leading Green Energy Transition, we believe in the power of education, personal development, and entrepreneurship to shape a new generation of informed, responsible, and proactive individuals. 🚀👩‍🎓👨‍🔬 Let's work together for a brighter, more sustainable future! ✨🔋

#WorldEnergyEfficiencyDay #SustainableFuture #GreenEnergy #YouthEmpowerment #EnergyEducation

🌍✨ Exciting News! ✨🌍

We just wrapped up the pre kick-off online meeting for our project "Youth Leading Green Energy Transition" (YLGET), coordinated by Asociatia Edulifelong from Romania! 🚀💡 This 15-month project will officially start on March 1st, 2025, and it’s funded under the Erasmus+ program "Small-scale partnership in youth field" of the European Commission, by the Romanian NA, ref nr: 2024-3-RO01-KA210-YOU-000290227.

It was fantastic to connect with our partners, @sayegdernegi from Turkey and Младежки международен център - Бургас from Bulgaria as we embark on this journey to empower youth through energy education and personal development. 🌱👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

Our project aims to equip 90 youths aged 14-18 with knowledge about energy sustainability, foster innovation, and enhance collaboration among our communities. 🌿🔋 We're thrilled to start this initiative and make a positive impact together! 💪🤝

Key Points from the Meeting: We introduced the project goals, discussed milestones and timelines, clarified roles, reviewed the contract, planned workshops, prepared for the TPM in Romania, and presented the newly created website and social media pages.

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in leading the green energy transition! 🌞🌬️🌊

#YLGET #GreenEnergy #YouthEmpowerment #ErasmusPlus #ClimateAction 🌟

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