SEED Future Pilot Week in Estonia Brought Together Sustainability, Inclusion and Digital Skills
From 4–8 May 2026, Nooruse Maja in Pärnu hosted the Estonian pilot week of the Erasmus+ project SEED Future – Sustainable Educators: Empowering Adult Educators for a Greener, Inclusive and Digitally Fluent Future. Throughout the week, participants explored environmental sustainability, digital literacy and gender equality through non-formal learning methods, practical activities and group discussions.
The week began with an introduction to the project goals, learning outcomes and the principles of non-formal education. Participants took part in team-building activities, expectation mapping and discussions about interdisciplinary learning and the role of adult educators in building a more inclusive and sustainable society.
One of the central themes of the pilot week was gender equality. Participants reflected on stereotypes and everyday inequalities through interactive discussions, roleplays and creative group work. Real-life situations such as job interviews, workplace meetings and family role distribution encouraged participants to analyse fairness, participation and inclusion in daily life. The “Ideal World” creative task inspired participants to imagine a society with equal opportunities for everyone.
Environmental sustainability was explored through practical and personal perspectives. Participants discussed environmental challenges affecting their communities, analysed everyday habits and worked together on ideas for greener communities. Through creative poster activities and collaborative discussions, participants identified small but meaningful changes that can support more sustainable lifestyles.
The digital literacy day focused on safe and responsible use of digital tools. Participants reflected on their own digital habits, discussed online safety and completed practical digital tasks using their own devices. Discussions also connected digital literacy with sustainability and inclusion, helping participants understand how these themes influence each other in modern society.
The final day encouraged participants to reflect on their learning journey through “before and after” exercises and personal action plans. Participants shared what they would start doing differently, what habits they would change and what ideas they would continue applying in their everyday lives.
Participant Feedback – Pilot Estonia
The feedback collected from participants showed highly positive results and demonstrated the value of the pilot activities.
Participants especially appreciated:
- the clear and supportive facilitation,
- the practical and interactive learning methods,
- the safe and inclusive atmosphere,
- and the relevance of the topics to everyday life.
According to the feedback questionnaire:
- most participants rated the course content as clear or very clear,
- the majority considered the sessions on environmental sustainability, digital literacy and gender equality to be useful or very useful,
- participants highlighted the activities and roleplays as engaging and thought-provoking,
- and overall satisfaction with the pilot week was very high.
Many participants also reported feeling more confident in applying the knowledge and skills gained during the course, particularly in areas related to sustainability, digital awareness and inclusive communication.
The Estonian pilot week demonstrated how non-formal learning methods can successfully support adult learners in addressing important social challenges while strengthening community participation, critical thinking and active citizenship.
Funded by the European Union.
