Adventure to Empower. Skills to Move Forward.
Welcome to Explore the FATE project and our resources
The FATE project has officially come to an end, but its learning materials, methods, resources and results remain available for youth workers, educators and organizations working with young people.
→Open the 3D European Guide for Youth Workers https://sferainternational.org/european-guide-fate-project/
Discover an interactive 3D map featuring activities, methods, stories and learning experiences from Finland, Lithuania and North Macedonia. The guide presents practical examples of how adventure education can be used to support young people’s personal growth, confidence, participation and future pathways.
→ Explore Mind Trails Online Coaching Cards https://mindtrailsgame.github.io/mindtrails/
Explore the online version of the Mind Trails Coaching Cards developed during the project. The cards support reflection, coaching conversations and self-discovery, helping young people identify strengths, opportunities and possible next steps.
→ Explore the Newsletters 1-4 (Scroll down)
About the FATE Project
FATE was an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership bringing together organizations from Finland, Lithuania and North Macedonia. The project explored how adventure education, experiential learning, coaching and reflecting and international cooperation can support young people in building skills for work, study and life.
The FATE project was coordinated and managed by Valo-Valmennusyhdistys (Finland). Training for youth workers was developed and delivered by Humak University of Applied Sciences (Finland). Activities with young people were implemented by Valo-Valmennusyhdistys, SFERA International (Lithuania) and Innovative Generation (North Macedonia).
The project focused particularly on young people with fewer opportunities, including those who were not in employment, education or training (NEET). Through local adventure activities, international exchanges, peer learning and individual coaching and reflection, participants were encouraged to recognize their strengths, build confidence, develop life skills and explore future opportunities. Together, these approaches created meaningful learning experiences that helped young people step outside their comfort zones, discover new strengths and develop confidence for future challenges.
Project Results
The partnership successfully achieved all project goals and created lasting resources for youth work. During the project:
- 306 young people participated in local activities
- 90 young people participated in international activities
- 52 local adventure activities were organized
- 10 international peer-to-peer meetings were held
- 8 youth workers completed the training program
- Two international adventure activities were organized
- The European Guide for Youth Workers was created
- Mind Trails coaching cards and online cards were developed
Participants reported increased self-confidence, stronger social and life skills, improved readiness for study and work, and greater wellbeing. Youth workers strengthened their competence in adventure education and experiential learning methods.
Thank you for visiting the FATE project page. We invite you to read our Newsletters, explore the European Guide, try out the Mind Trails coaching cards, discover the activities and adapt the methods to your own youth work practice.
If you would like to hear more contact the FATE project coordinator and manager: johanna.dinardi@valo-valmennus.fi
The FATE Newsletters 1-4 :
