Service Learning Programmes

SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAMMES

Financial Support for Civil Society Organisation Projects through the Swiss-Croatian Cooperation Programme

ABOUT THE CALL

Swiss-Croatian Cooperation Programme

The “Strengthening the Contribution of Civil Society Organisations to Service-Learning” Call contributes to strengthening the professional and analytical capacities of civil society organisations by fostering cooperation among higher education institutions, students, and local communities. Through the implementation of service-learning programmes, the Call promotes community development by applying academic knowledge to address real-life challenges faced by local communities, while building sustainable partnerships between higher education institutions and civil society organisations.

Detailed explanation on Service Learning

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Review of Service Learning Programmes developed within Call

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Implementation of Activities

Service-Learning and Community-Engaged Learning Programmes

8 DIFFERENT WAYS OF CONTRIBUTING TO SERVICE LEARNING

Beneficiaries of the Call „Strengthening the Contribution of Civil Society Organisations to Service-Learning“

HEALTHY CITY ASSOCIATION

Project "Blue Skills for a Sustainable Future – Service Learning in Support of the Blue Economy "

Students acquire blue skills—practical and professional competencies—through fieldwork and collaboration with the Vis Archipelago Geopark, contributing to the resolution of environmental and social challenges on the islands.

CROATIAN ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION

Project „#Learn&Include: Engaged Community – Inclusive Society“

The project is improving the quality of education for future professionals in the intersectoral and transdisciplinary field of early intervention, while working on advocacy, building an early childhood intervention system.

INSTITUTE FOR POLITICAL ECOLOGY

Project „SERVICE LEARNING FOR PLANETARY HEALTH: SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES“

The concept of planetary health and planetary boundaries is presented through the new DKU program as a framework for defining the limits within which humanity can safely operate without compromising the stability of Earth’s natural systems.

ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS

Project „Service-Learning through Universal Design for People with Visual Impairments“

Students create audio descriptions (spoken descriptions) and accessible 3D models of the museum space, thereby opening the world of the Museum of Contemporary Art’s artworks to visually impaired persons.

GONG

Projekt „Department of Active Citizenship“

The SL programs within the project will develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills, interpersonal and social skills, self-confidence, and a sense of civic responsibility.

CROATIAN PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION

Project „COUNTERING MANIPULATION THROUGH COMMUNICATION“

Communication science students will uncover the mechanisms of hate speech and manipulation through algorithms and design campaigns for schools and the community, thereby becoming “truth hunters”.

TATAVAKA

Project „Climate Change and Health of Vulnerable Groups: Strengthening Healthcare Workers' Competencies through Civic Learning Projects (CLIM-COMP)“

Involving biomedical students in the implementation of concrete tasks that contribute to strengthening the resilience of the population and the healthcare system to the negative health impacts of climate change, while developing students’ critical and creative thinking, as well as responsibility toward society and the environment.

SOS RIJEKA – CENTRE FOR NON-VIOLENCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Project „SL4GE – Service Learning for Gender Equality“

The project enhances an existing SL gender equality and human rights course by digitalizing the theoretical component, developing a digital handbook, and piloting different approaches to service learning through the practical engagement of students in civil society organisations.