Non-formal education is a strong tool for
developing critical thinking and attitude
to participation because it re-set the
concept of passivity.
Such activities, involving youngsters and
adults in holistic way (acting on rational,
emotional and sometimes spiritual fronts),
trigger a new improved perception of
ourselves and a kind of autonomy and
it’s a natural process; you can’t make
a step behind after experimenting
the pleasure of discovering your skills
(linguistic, social, professional, technical,
relational, intercultural,..), self-confidence,
ability to stay with others, sometimes
also “taking the risk” of going out of your
comfort-zone and feeling you brave….
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