Rural-Urban Connections

This badge is awarded for completing the Rural Connections in the City activity. You have demonstrated adaptability, openness, and a commitment to cross-community collaboration by building a supportive network in your new urban environment. This activity taught you essential networking skills, fostered friendships with urban peers, and created resources to help other rural youth make meaningful connections. Your efforts contribute to bridging rural and urban communities and empowering youth to thrive together.
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Skills and competencies gained (aligned with the EntreComp framework):
Working with others (connected to EntreComp 3.4 competence): You’ve built teamwork and collaboration skills by engaging with urban youth and sharing experiences, creating a supportive social network.
Mobilising others (connected to EntreComp 2.3 competence): Through social initiatives and collaborative projects, you’ve encouraged mutual support and inspired peers in urban and rural settings.
Cultural and social awareness (related to EntreComp 1.4 Valuing ideas competence): You’ve demonstrated an appreciation for diverse backgrounds, learning from urban peers while sharing your rural perspectives.
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Earning this badge demonstrates your growth as a Rural-Urban Connections Builder, committed to fostering inclusivity and social support in rural and urban communities. You have shown adaptability, empathy, and initiative in promoting collaboration and mutual understanding, contributing to the European Youth Goal #6: Moving Rural Youth Forward. Cities of Learning Network partners value badge earner's efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.

You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Join an interest-based group or club:
Task: Join a local group or club in the city that aligns with your interests, such as a sports team, arts club, or volunteer organisation, and share your experiences connecting with others.
Evidence: Submit a summary of your experiences in the group, including any new friendships or connections you formed and how this has helped you settle in.

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Meet-and-greet for rural and urban youth:
Task: Organise a meet-and-greet event that brings together rural newcomers and urban youth, fostering a space to share city tips, stories, and networking advice.
Evidence: Provide a summary or photos of the meet-and-greet, including participant feedback and key insights shared during the event.
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Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Develop a “Community connection” Toolkit:
Task: Collaborate with urban youth to create a toolkit for rural youth, offering social initiatives, networking tips, and community-building ideas that can be taken back to rural areas.
Evidence: Share a copy of the toolkit, along with a reflection on how the toolkit promotes social connection and supports rural youth in building strong networks.

Activities

Rural-Urban Connections, Building Your Networks

Roots and Routes – A Journey Between Rural and Urban Life

Арганізацыя

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

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