Youth in the Burja Wind - to be the Wind of Change

The program Youth in the Burja Wind is an educational program of the Municipality of Ajdovščina in Slovenia designed to foster youth engagement in the society and implement the principles of sustainable development in everyday life of youngsters and their families. The program has been implemented by the Institute for Youth Policy since 2019. Children and young people between 3 and 21 years of age participate in the program on a voluntary basis. The interactive approach of learning by doing is focused on activities in four segments: charity work; health and active lifestyles; social interaction; care for the environment, natural and cultural heritage. They can engage with society, develop solidarity towards marginalized groups and competencies for their potential professions and adopt responsible attitude for their healthy lifestyle and a sustainable environment. The program is implemented in close cooperation with key stakeholders: schools, public and private institutions and organizations. In this way an inclusive society is formed creating values of cooperation that underlay the economic, cultural and natural aspects of sustainability.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Quality Education

Partnerships for the Goals