Newsletter
April 2024
Foreground
Introducing The Italian Projects Winners in the Collab 4 HySust CCI Mentorship Program
Discover the Italian projects and winners of the Collab 4 HySust Mentorship Program. From Turin to Salina, they are: Club Silencio, Il Salone dei Rifiutati, AltreMenti Labs APS, and Amaneï Salina. These innovative initiatives showcase Italy’s creative excellence, from fostering active participation among youth to repurposing corporate waste for sustainability. Explore their stories as they lead the way in reshaping Europe’s cultural landscape with creativity and sustainability at the forefront.
Events
Collab4HySust CCI event: An international knowledge-sharing hybrid event
On May 10, 2024, join Collab 4 HySust hybrid event featuring engaging sessions led by international mentors and professionals from the cultural and creative industries. These experts will cover strategies for communication in digital and hybrid environments, along with crafting communication strategies for art interventions. The event will also host workshops and offer insights into 15 innovative project pilots from Collab 4 HySust. Open to creative and cultural workers, groups, and businesses in the arts and creative fields.
Opportunities
Open Call: Transnational Training for Youth Workers in Spain
GO LOCALY!, a 5-day residential training designed for youth workers, leaders, and volunteers. This program equips participants with the tools to guide young people (aged 13-17) in initiating local environmental projects. Using the specialised LOCALY toolkit, attendees explore problem-solving, community engagement, and project evaluation. The event will be hosted by Asociación Biodiversa in Asturias, Spain from July 8th to 12th, 2024.
Join Grassroots for an Urban Tour in Matera on May 8th!
Materahub invites you to an interactive tour of Serra Venerdì on May 8th. Discover the architectural and socio-cultural highlights of this urban area while engaging in quizzes, games, and the vibrant atmosphere of the neighbourhood market. Held on Italian Mother’s Day, this event offers rejuvenation and networking opportunities. Be part of this experience, with special guests from UISP Matera providing valuable feedback to enhance your journey.
Settimana dell'Europa
Davide Giacalone presenta “Colpevoli e Vincenti, gli occidentali contro se stessi”
“Colpevoli e vincenti, gli occidentali contro se stessi” è il nuovo libro del giornalista ed editorialista Davide Giacalone. Un libro attuale e provocatorio che affronta il tema della presunta crisi occidentale da una prospettiva del tutto diversa, quello del senso di colpa.
Roberta Capozucca incontra Davide Giacalone il 7 Maggio nell’ambito della Settimana dell’Europa, una settimana di eventi organizzata da Materahub per celebrare e diffondere i valori europei. L’evento è aperto al pubblico.
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“Colpevoli e vincenti, gli occidentali contro se stessi” is a new book by journalist Davide Giacalone. A current and provocative book that addresses the topic of the alleged Western crisis from a completely different perspective, that of guilt.
Roberta Capozucca meets Davide Giacalone on 7 May as part of Europe Week, a series of events organised by Materahub to celebrate and spread European values. The event is open to the public.
Promoting EU
Promoting Europe is the official Materahub dissemination channel to stay updated on news, communities and opportunities coming from European projects.
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Discover the all-new GreenCCIrcle website!
Step into the all-new GreenCCIrcle website, a project funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. Its mission is to empower Cultural and Creative Industries to tackle climate change through a comprehensive support scheme. This initiative identifies skill gaps, creates GreenCCIrcle training for #sustainable #skills, and establishes a multi-stakeholder ecosystem across 9 countries, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Explore essential project information, discover upcoming calls and tools, and engage with the major project’s platform.
GatewayCrafts Online Courses Available!
Discover “Flax to Linen, Seed to Fibre,” the first online course by GatewayCrafts guiding you in cultivating and processing linen fibre. From selecting flax varieties to harvesting, this course provides comprehensive guides, step-by-step instructions, and videos covering the entire process. Whether you’re tending to a farm, backyard, or community garden, uncover the secrets of sustainable linen production with GatewayCrafts.
