Project.Social Farming – Mentor training is a new initiative that intends to take further the concept of Social Farming in Hungary. The innovative aspect of this project is, that we propose to train all management and staff that deal with the end-users in an innovative method called Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE). We believe this method is a rich approach that combines key elements of education, concern for nature and social action, at the service of those who are mostly in need.
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Who will benefit from this project?
Any organisation that wishes to send their professionals to receive our training; these are usually linked to a type of social service: organic farms that work with underprivileged people or are interested in developing craft activities, for instance but not exclusively. We also expect to attract any other institution, company or local authority, intending to learn about our innovative method - even if they have not been previously involved with social activities - but can this way find new strategies to expand their range of services and answer to the needs of their clients.
We will welcome all professionals from interested organisations, from managers to social workers, particularly those who deal directly with the target groups and provide them with our unique training program, based on organic farming and PSTE.
This clearly means that all underprivileged groups will consequently be beneficiaries of this project, particularly:
Ultimately, we aspire to meaningfully contribute to the general Hungarian society by establishing an initiative at the level of other economically developed European countries.
We will welcome all professionals from interested organisations, from managers to social workers, particularly those who deal directly with the target groups and provide them with our unique training program, based on organic farming and PSTE.
This clearly means that all underprivileged groups will consequently be beneficiaries of this project, particularly:
- Young unemployed people
- People with special needs: physical or/and mental disabilities
- Underprivileged people, people in extreme poverty
- Ethnic minorities: Roma gypsies, etc.
- People suffering mental problems or/and addictions
- Elderly people living in social institutions
- People with changed working ability
- Low-skilled people
Ultimately, we aspire to meaningfully contribute to the general Hungarian society by establishing an initiative at the level of other economically developed European countries.
