HELPS Project – Erasmus Plus

HELPS – Humanity Earth Life Population Solidarity

Project objectives
Transfer of the participatory construction site model for ecological renovation, including in the case of users in a disadvantaged or precarious situation;
Exchange of good practices of restoration/renovation of raw earth heritage, especially with reference to traditional know-how;
Preservation of know-how related to building with earth and promotion of its social, economic, environmental value.
Contribution to the social and professional integration of people in precarious situations (through specific training);
Training of trainers who should in turn train the beneficiaries of the project through the ECVET (European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training https://ec.europa.eu/education/policy/vocational-policy/ecvet_it) certified model and application of the model in experimental restoration/recovery sites aimed at the beneficiaries.

Planned activities
Recommendations on how (shared) to approach the analysis of individual project contexts: assessment and analysis of energy precariousness in earthen houses, swot analysis on the subject of heritage protection and rehabilitation in each region. Analysis of energy properties (inertia, insulation). Mobilization of local actors, policy makers, artisans, experts.

Guidance on the implementation of earthen artifact recovery/rehabilitation activities aimed at people in need. Identification and diagnostics of sites. Methodology of implementation of techniques, know-how, skills and knowledge required to be certified according to ECVET model.

Definition of training paths for trainers/facilitators. Needs analysis through assessment of skills acquired by future trainers/facilitators, issuance of ECVET. Training of trainers/facilitators in the implementation of the participatory worksite tool (social and technical dimensions) as well as recruitment and coordination of volunteers.