I AM YOU PEACE GLOBAL is launching our 2026-1-BG01-KA210-ADU-000451978 “Green Thumb Seniors – Gardening, Growing & Going Digital”—an international project under the Erasmus+ KA2 program that combines environmental education, digital inclusion, and intergenerational learning.
The project will run from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with the participation of organizations from Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. The total budget is €60,000.
What is the idea behind GREEN THUMB?
GREEN THUMB encourages older adults to actively participate in their communities through hands-on activities related to urban gardening and the sustainable use of natural resources. The project blends traditional knowledge with modern technology, creating opportunities for learning, social interaction, and intergenerational collaboration.
As part of the project, four “Green Learning Hubs” will be established in Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. There, older participants will develop practical skills in sustainable plant cultivation, composting, water conservation, and climate change adaptation.
Key Activities
The project comprises four interconnected work streams:
- Coordination and partnership: joint planning, management, and progress monitoring.
- Seed-to-Market Green Curriculum: development and implementation of a 50-hour training program combining theory and practice.
- Green Thumb Digital Hub: development of an accessible digital app to help participants track gardening activities and develop digital skills.
- Harvest Markets & Policy Impact: organization of four local events to showcase results and develop recommendations for the sustainable implementation of the model.
A total of 120 older participants and 20 young volunteers will be involved in the activities. The young people will support intergenerational learning, including by assisting with the use of digital tools.
International Partnership
The project is implemented by four organizations with complementary expertise:
- I AM YOU PEACE GLOBAL – Bulgaria: project coordinator responsible for overall management, the digital app, and the coordination of young volunteers.
- Minerva Agriculture Technology and Consultancy – Turkey: lead partner in developing the training program and providing scientific and technical expertise in sustainable gardening.
- Development Agency of Acharnes – Greece: lead partner for activities related to agritourism, traditional crops, green entrepreneurship, and Harvest Markets.
- Comune di Martano – Italy: lead partner for institutional cooperation and the development of recommendations regarding active aging and the sustainability of project outcomes.
What do we aim to achieve?
Through GREEN THUMB, we aim to create accessible lifelong learning opportunities, promote sustainable environmental practices, and reduce social isolation among older adults. The project will also create practical resources that can be used and adapted by other organizations and communities.
For I AM YOU PEACE GLOBAL, participation in this initiative is a continuation of our commitment to non-formal education, sustainable development, volunteering, and social inclusion.
🌱 GREEN THUMB begins with a simple idea: to learn, to grow, and to connect—together, at any age.
The project is funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme.
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