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Janosch Hugi /SAJA/Fastenaktion
For people working with youth

Active hope

Active hope

Young people are the ones who will have to adapt the most to the effects of climate change. Many are feeling anxious about an increasingly uncertain future. We support youth groups in making sense of the complexity of the climate crisis and empower them to turn hopelessness into meaningful action.  

An international study conducted in ten countries and published in the renowned scientific journal The Lancet reveals that three-quarters of young people aged 16 to 25 believe humanity is doomed in the face of climate change. Many report feelings of sadness, fear, and powerlessness. 

At the TransformAction Lab, we help young people make sense of the current socio-ecological issues, express their feelings about the future, and develop their capacity for action (empowerment, agency). We offer a range of activities designed to foster individual and collective resilience with empathy and kindness, drawing on nearly ten years of experience working with the psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of the climate crisis. 

Cynthia Illi & Anna Krebs
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Cynthia Illi, Anna Krebs

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Understanding climate disruption   

At the TransformAction Lab, we offer workshops where young people can engage with the complex challenges of climate change. We support them in: 

  • Understanding the cause-effect relationships of climate change 
  • Questioning common values and norms 
  • Approaching challenges in a playful and collaborative way 
  • Recognising their own options for action 
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Looking inward  

Our workshops create a safe space that allows young people to express their thoughts and feelings regarding the climate crisis and:  

  • exchange ideas and feelings with their peers  
  • explore their connection to nature   
  • gain new perspectives and avanues for action 
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Shaping the future 

Our activities at the TransformAction Lab support young people in :   

  • recognising their own possibilities for action, taking into account their strengths and limitations   
  • exploring new forms of problem-solving, communication and collaboration  
  • Fostering their creativity and imagination    
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