From April 9th to 11th, the Basic and Secondary School of Albufeira, Portugal, along with the Bora Ambientar Association, hosted the Erasmus+ mobility titled ODDience2030.

This exciting initiative brought together partners from the School of Bordeaux, France, the School Vaskivuori of Vantaa, Finland, and the French Associations Radsi and Terre et Ocean, with the aim of exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting international collaboration.

During the ODDience2030 mobility, the Portuguese school and the Bora Ambientar Association organized activities and training sessions focused on the SDGs. Participants were immersed in meaningful discussions about environmental and social issues, exploring ways to make the world more sustainable and inclusive.finding ways to “make space in men’s and women’s minds for peace”.

The ODDience mobility also included a series of educational activities, such as a visit to the Science Center in Faro and a video editing workshop prepared by the Association Bora Ambientar.

Special emphasis was given to a lecture by Dra. Zélia Velez from the University of Algarve on climate change, providing participants with a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges we face today. Moreover, participants visited the chemestry laboratory in the school (EBSA) to observe students creating cosmetics with natural products, in order to enhance their understanding on sustainable practices.

The Erasmus+ ODDience mobility was an exciting journey that highlighted the power of education, international collaboration, and artistic expression in promoting sustainability. As we continue to face global challenges, initiatives like ODDience2030 demonstrate that together we can create a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.

May the shared learnings during this mobility inspire positive actions in our communities and beyond.

A significant part of the mobility was dedicated to the interaction with local students. A group of art students had the opportunity to present the 17 SDGs drawn by them, through a dynamic performance. This exchange between mobility participants and local students enriched everyone’s experience and encouraged a broader understanding of the SDGs. Additionally, students of Professional Courses of Cooking(Pastry and Restaurant/Bar prepared the coffee breaks and lunches, showcasing their skills and promoting sustainable food practices.

The Erasmus+ ODDience mobility was an exciting journey that highlighted the power of education, international collaboration, and artistic expression in promoting sustainability. As we continue to face global challenges, initiatives like ODDience2030 demonstrate that together we can create a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.

May the shared learnings during this mobility inspire positive actions in our communities and beyond.