W_UP Tour in Spain: upcycling and Environmental Entrepreneurship
From 28 SEPTEMBER to 07 october 2023
Hosting organisation XERACION VALENCIA is a youth cultural non-profit association with offices in Gandia (Valencia) and Narón (Galicia) with the main aim of empowering youth to develop themselves and their critical thinking in order to become active citizens who will improve our society. We follow and practice values of tolerance, human dignity, interculturalism, cooperation, social justice, and integration. As well as practicing and promoting sustainable development, healthy life styles and active protection of the environment.
This workcamp aims to empower youth by giving them the necessary training to be able to start their own environmental projects/business focusing on Upcycling.
Accommodation will be in bungalows (3 people per bungalow) at the camping L’Alqueria in Gandia. There is a swimming pool and the sea nearby so don’t forget your swimming suit! Gandia (capital of the region of “La Safor”) is a city with a population of over 80,000 people on the Mediterranean east coast of Spain between the cities of Valencia and Alicante. The climate of Gandia is Mediterranean-subtropical with very mild temperatures during winters (10- 20°C) and very hot summers (25-35°C). The annual average temperature is between 19-20 °C. For the small quantity of rain that Gandia receives each year, the climate can be considered semi-arid.
Environment
COMMUNITIES
cities and cultures
history and society
Activities you’ll be taking part in this workcamp:
What’s Upcycling?
Visit to Precious Plasti La Safor, get to know tools and techniques, research of materials and possibilities.
Upcycling workshops
Get familiar with tools and tecniques, work with them and learn
Bioconstruction appetizer
practical basic workshop. We will learn and practice the basics of bioconstruction with some techniques building different types of brics. We will get dirty with a mix of soil, straw, sand and water!
territory
Discover the sourranding
You’ll have a free day to visit Gandia, the beaches and the sourrandings.
territory
| LOCATION | Gandia, Spain |
| PERIOD | FROM 28 SEPTEMBER TO 07 OCTOBER 2023 |
| CLOSEST ARRIVAL POINT | Valencia |
| GROUP SIZE | 15 people |
| BASIC REQUIREMENTS | Good physical & physiological condition Motivated Enthusiastic Flexible Over 18 years old Languages spoke English |
| FOOD/CATERING | Vegetarian and non-veggie options are available, 3 meals per day drinks included |
| PARTICIPATION FEE | 350.00€, including food, accommodation, participation in all activities, pre-departure assistance and support |
Any foreigner who is temporarily in the country can have access to and receive health care at hospitals and clinics in the case of an emergency, sudden illness, or chronic disease. We strongly recommend getting private Health Insurance that will ensure access to private health facilities in case of need and cover all costs.
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You can also get in touch for additional informations, we’ll be happy to answer all your questions!
