Kick-off meeting Romania – education and therapy gardens for impaired adult

Location: Buzău, Romania, Ceainaria CULTURALA , Fundatiei Sf Sava , Street: Căpitan aviator
Mircea T. Badulescu nr 19, Buzau

Date: May 18-19, 2024

Host: Asociatia „Integrare europeana in domeniul tineretului, sportului, voluntariatului si
cetateniei europene active“

Objectives:

To arm adults with disabilities with gardening skills that enhance their physical abilities, employing plant cultivation activities to bolster motor skills and muscular strength.

To ensure regular involvement of the impaired in gardening activities, fostering their independence, self-care abilities, and time management skills.

To contribute to the mental development of adults with disabilities, allowing them to observe plant growth, learn watering schedules, and participate in harvesting, thereby honing their problem-solving and creative thinking skills.

To promote socialization among impaired adults by engaging them in team gardening activities, thereby nurturing their communication and cooperation skills.

To pioneer a flexible educational model that transcends the conventional classroom setting, tailoring educational programs to the unique needs of each individual based on their skills, interests, and types of disabilities.

Expected outcomes:

Enhanced physical, social, and mental capacities of adults with disabilities through structured
gardening activities.

Development of a bespoke educational framework that accommodates the learning needs of
adults with disabilities outside the traditional classroom environment.

Strengthened cooperation and communication among project partners, ensuring the
successful implementation and sustainability of the project goals.

Significance of the Kick-off Meeting:

The kick-off meeting slated for May 18 and 19, 2024, in Buzău, Romania, marks a first step in the project’s lifecycle. This meeting will not only unveil the project’s roadmap but also foster a unified understanding and commitment towards achieving its lofty objectives. It is a momentous occasion that promises to galvanize our efforts and propel us towards a future where gardening becomes a potent catalyst for change in the lives of adults with disabilities.