developing a cross-regional collaborative network
Green Connections Academy
Connections enable more to grow.
This project enabled organisations from across Poland to meet, connect their experience and begin the joint work from which the Federation grew.
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About the project
What does the Green Connections Academy deliver?
organising training and study visits
providing specialist support
establishing a network fund
promoting forest schools and preschools
organising sector events
Project information
Key project information
- Project objective
- To establish and develop a cross-regional sector network bringing together at least 10 social economy entities from across Poland. The network provides professional and organisational support to settings offering education close to nature, including forest preschools and schools, helps improve their economic effectiveness and supports the professional development of services in this field.
- Implementation period
- 01.01.2026 – 30.09.2028
- Total project value
- PLN 2,817,431.00
- EU contribution
- PLN 2,324,944.06 from European Union funds (82.52% of the project value)
- Target groups
- At least 10 social economy entities providing forest schools and preschools, home education or informal education close to nature, and approximately 100 people representing these entities — particularly women, who make up most of the sector’s workforce.
- Project outputs and results
- A formal nationwide collaboration network with a business-oriented focus; implementation of a scalable operating model for settings; enhanced competencies for at least 80 people and new knowledge for 60 study-visit participants; launch of a Network Fund supporting member development; and a nationwide campaign raising awareness of education close to nature.
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