VIRTUAL EXCHANGE
Portugal
Participant
“What I liked most about the Virtual Exchange (VE) was the opportunity it provided to connect with peers from around the world without the constraints of physical distance. The VE platform facilitated rich cultural exchanges and meaningful interactions, allowing me to gain insights into diverse perspectives and worldviews. Additionally, the flexibility of the VE format allowed me to participate in discussions, activities, and projects at my own pace, accommodating my schedule and preferences. Overall, the VE experience fostered a sense of global community and collaboration, which I found incredibly valuable and enriching.”
Palestine
Participant
“CliveX was about more than simply sustainability and climate justice. It gave me useful abilities that went beyond those themes. My communication abilities developed in the course, which focused on impactful storytelling and clarity. I gained knowledge on how to assess material critically and work well with others on projects. My perspective was widened and a sense of shared responsibility was established by interacting with other peers. To sum up, CliveX offered a comprehensive educational programme that included employable skills.”
Italy
Participant
“The Collaborative Action Project significantly enriched my virtual exchange experience by providing a practical opportunity to apply the concepts of sustainability and collaboration in a real-world context. Creating a sustainable recipe website not only deepened my understanding of sustainable practices, but also sharpened my teamwork and project management skills. The collaborative experience was incredibly rewarding: we brainstormed ideas, delegated tasks, and worked together to bring our project to life. It encouraged personal and group growth, especially because it was not easy to collaborate remotely so we faced this challenge”.
France
Participant
“By the end of each encounter, i used to tell my family about all the new things I've learned and how we could integrate new habits in order to make a significant impact on climate change”.
FACILITATION TRAINING
Initial training
Portugal
Participant
“One of the strengths of the course is how it emphasizes practical skills, like active listening and
asking critical thinking questions, which are essential for facilitating meaningful online
conversations. Another strength is the focus on self-reflection, which encourages continuous
personal and professional growth as a facilitator. The use of real-world scenarios and examples
throughout the course makes the learning more relatable and applicable. Lastly, the course
effectively highlights the importance of neutrality and multipartiality in fostering inclusive,
respectful dialogues.”
Palestine
Participant
“Yes, the assignment that requires us to record a video helps me to practice facilitation. As well,
when I learn about how to make observations, it help me a lot to understand how I can help the
group process during the discussion.”
Advanced training
Italy
Participant
“The strengths of facilitator training lie in their focus on building core skills such as active listening, effective communication, and conflict resolution, all essential for fostering meaningful dialogue. The collaborative approach, often involving peer learning and co-facilitation practice, also helps build confidence and adaptability, preparing facilitators for real-world challenges.”
Egypt
Participant
“I've noticed that I've already started unconsciously implementing many of the skills and tools
learned in the training in my personal life. Especially in conflicts, I would find my self becoming
less judgemental and more willing to hear the opposite person's side of the story. I'm more
willing to hear opinions that I've once considered fringe and find myself rarely triggered by
the things that used to trigger me before.”