The YOUTH X CHANGE in the Mediterranean project
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This was a poject of MIO-ECSDE/MEdIES Secretariat, that was co-funded by
- the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF)
- the EC/DG Env (through MIO-ECSDE core funding)
- CP/RAC (through - UNEP/DTIE)
   
YXC-med at a glance
The YOUTH X CHANGE in the Mediterranean (YXC-med) was a 24-month long programme of MIO-ECSDE / MEdIES Secretariat that took place between 2009 and 2011.
The YXC-med programme addressed the critical issue of sustainability in the lifestyles of young people of the Mediterranean particularly in terms of consumption habits. Based on an existing worldwide initiative of UNEP & UNESCO this initiative specifically targeted the young people of the Mediterranean region.
The YXC publication (already existing in 19 languages) was translated to Arabic, enriched with Mediterranean-relevant case studies, re-produced and circulated to six Arabic speaking countries of the region, namely, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria and Tunisia. A series of promotion activities took place including training seminars for educators on how to integrate the YXC topics in their teaching ; and hands-on activities directly applied to youth and students (e.g. in summer camps). Finally, following the trainings, a set of teacher's instructions were developed, based on the principles of Intercultural Education (IE), and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
Throughout its duration, the YXC-med project reached about 15 thousand people in total, many of whom acted as multipliers themselves (e.g. teachers, youth leaders, trainers, etc).
The partners of YXC-med
There are 9 partners to the YXC-med project, each having an important role during the implementation of this 2 year long endeavor.Their tasks, in brief, are:
1. UNEP/DTIE: Has the copyright of the original YXC publication, and all subsequent ones. Is responsible for the translation of the 'core' texts of the kit, and the final editing remarks.
2. AOYE/ RAED, Egypt : Enriches the kit with case studies from Egypt. Makes the editing of the overall kit before it goes to print. Co-organises the launching event and the training in Egypt (together with MIO-ECSDE/MEdIES). Distributes the kit on a national wide basis.
3. LHAP, Jordan : Enriches the kit with case studies from Jordan. Co-organises the launching event and the training in Jordan (together with MIO/MEdIES). Distributes the kit on a national wide basis.
4. Makhzoumi Foundation, Lebanon : Enriches the kit with case studies from Lebanon. Co-organises the launching event and the training in Lebanon (together with MIO/MEdIES). Distributes the printed kit on a national wide basis.
5. CMEPE, Morocco : Enriches the kit with case studies from Morocco Co-organises the launching event and the training in Morocco (together with MIO/MEdIES). Distributes the printed kit on a national wide basis.
6. ECODES, Spain : Being experienced in the implementation of the YXC in their country, Spain, ECODES provides one trainer for the teacher-trainings with the aim to transfer their know-how. The result of all trainings will be some methodological guidelines, for trainers who intend to use YXC with their target audiences.
7. MAG, Estudios de Consumo, Spain : eing experienced in the implementation of the YXC in their country, Spain, MAG provides one trainer for the teacher-trainings with the aim to transfer their know-how. The result of all trainings will be some methodological guidelines, for trainers who intend to use YXC with their target audiences.
8. SCSEP, Syria : Enriches the kit with case studies from Syria. Co-organises the launching event and the training in Syria (together with MIO/MEdIES). Distributes the printed kit on a national wide basis.
9. ASM-Kelibia, Tunisia : Enriches the kit with case studies from Tunisia. Co-organises the launching event and the training in Tunisia (together with MIO/MEdIES). Distributes the printed kit on a national wide basis.
DOWNLOAD THE YXC KIT IN ARABIC LANGUAGE (70 MB)
THE METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES - IDEAS HOW TO APPLY THE YXC KIT
These guidelines are intended for all those trainers, youth workers, etc., that wish to engage their audiences in appealing ways with issues relating to sustainability. They are presented in the form of condense explanatory "lesson plans" together with bibliograpgy, etc.
1. BREAKING THE BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION, developed by Mr Miguel Marco Fondevilla, ECODES.
Let's work together to find out what is our role and contribution as young citizens can be, to overcome the existing barriers to a more sustainable consumption pattern in our country: Promoting youth engagement and commitment through participatory techniques.
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2. THE YOUTH X CHANGE SUITCASE, Developped by Mrs Nieves Alvarez Martin, MAG Estudios de Consumo
An actual Suitcase with games and experiments on issues related to consumption is opened, and its content is tried out. The games that are demonstrated and/or played are: Game NOCO; Game of water; the environmental route; ecological purchase; the rubbish bin; acid rain; test of dirty water; plastics; Paper recycling; choice of packaging; ecology test).
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3. FROM MY HABITS TO MY VALUES ... AND BACK, developed by Ms Iro Alampei, MIO-ECSDE/MEdIES
Based on practical examples of everyday consumption habits, this workshop will try to unveil key personality factors like “value system”, and “locus of control” that influence the consumption behavior of individuals. Two practical games will be applied for this purpose, named (i) the Green Bank and (ii) the stand in line game.
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 The launching events of YXC-med in Jordan, 8-9 May 2010, Amman
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The launching events of YXC-med in Tunisia, 29-30 July 2010, Kelibia
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The launching events of YXC-med in Egypt 9-10 October 2010, Cairo
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The launching events of YXC-med in Lebanon 26-27 November 2010, Beirut
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Media promotion of YXC in Orange TV, in Eng and Arabic language
Media promotion of YXC in National TV, in Arabic language
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 The launching events of YXC in Rabat, Morocco, 4-5 February 2011
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Short video during the closing of the launching ceremony of the YXC, 04/02/2011
 The lauching events of YXC in Lattakia, Syria, 25-26 July 2011
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