Time2Act@SD : Announcing Our New Game: A World of Portals and Mini-Games Awaits!
We’re beyond excited to finally lift the curtain on our latest project! After months of hard work, creativity, and passion, our game is beginning to take shape. Explore Our Planet, Make It Better, One Portal at a Time At the heart of our game is an immersive hub, where three mysterious world portals stand waiting for you to step through. Each portal leads to a unique world, each with its own challenges, landscapes, and secrets. But that’s just the beginning! Three Worlds, Three Mini-Games, Infinite Fun What makes our game truly special? Inside each world, you’ll find a thrilling mini-game that will test your skills, reflexes, and strategy. Whether you’re piloting a spaceship like our very own Carrier CGE01, solving puzzles in treacherous environments, or battling foes in action-packed arenas, every world offers something different. What to Expect Join the Adventure This is just the beginning. As we continue to polish and refine the game, we’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes looks, gameplay trailers, and details about the different worlds and mini-games you’ll explore. Get ready to step through the portals and embark on an unforgettable adventure! Follow us on social media for the latest updates and to be the first to know when the game is available. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website
Employment Opportunities and Skill Development: Optimising Parental Leave
Time spent connecting with your newborn and acclimating to new family dynamics is invaluable during parental leave. It may also present a chance for you to make investments in your career and personal development, though. It may seem impossible to juggle the demands of a new infant with professional goals, but you may make great progress if you take the appropriate approach. These are some suggestions for improving job prospects and developing skills while on parental leave. Online Courses and CertificationsLearning new skills from home is now easier than ever thanks to the growth of online learning platforms. Think about the following choices: Professional Development and NetworkingDuring parental leave, it’s critical to maintain a connection with your professional network and industry trends. Here’s how to stay up to date: Consulting and FreelancingThink about consulting or freelancing while on leave if you have the time. You can make additional money and maintain your professional engagement by doing this. Individual Initiatives and Business VenturesInvestigating personal pursuits or business endeavors might be a terrific use of parental vacation time. Community Involvement and VolunteeringGaining new skills and giving back to the community can both be achieved through volunteering. Self-Growth and Self-CareLastly, throughout this time, don’t undervalue the significance of personal development and self-care. Parental leave is a special period of time that can bring rewards and challenges. You can return to work with new credentials, a renewed outlook, and better job chances if you use this time wisely to further your skills and career. There are many ways to take care of oneself at this unique period, including volunteering, self-care, networking, freelancing, personal projects, and online learning. Seize the chance and observe how it improves your personal and professional lives.
A Project on Distance Education for Sustainable Development
✨ Project Update: As we near the culmination of our impactful initiative, “Empowering Disadvantaged Women via Distance Education for Sustainable Development,” we’re thrilled to share a progress report on the journey so far. Final Stages of Work Packages: Our dedicated team is diligently wrapping up the final stages of the project’s Work Packages. These comprehensive modules are designed to equip and empower disadvantaged women with the knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable development. Multilingual Material Completion: In a bid to ensure inclusivity and accessibility, project materials have been successfully translated into the languages of our esteemed partners. This step enhances the reach and impact of the initiative across diverse communities. Finalization and Pilot Testing Underway: The project’s materials are currently undergoing finalization, and the crucial pilot testing phase is well underway. This meticulous process ensures the effectiveness and adaptability of the educational resources before they reach our target audience. Multiplier Events on the Horizon: Excitement is building as our partners gear up for Multiplier Events. These events will serve as vibrant platforms to disseminate the project’s outcomes and insights. Each partnering country will host its event, creating a powerful ripple effect of knowledge and empowerment. Next Steps: As we approach the project’s completion, our focus turns to the impactful dissemination of our findings. We anticipate the multiplier events to be not only celebratory but also instrumental in fostering sustainable development within the communities we serve. Stay tuned for more updates as we pave the way for a future where education transcends boundaries, empowering disadvantaged women and contributing to sustainable development on a global scale. Together, we are making a difference! ?? #EmpowerWomen #SustainableDevelopment #EducationForAll #ProjectUpdate #GlobalImpact
EMPOWERING DISADVANTAGED WOMEN
Empowerment Unleashed: Join us in making a difference! ? Today, we’re thrilled to introduce a powerful initiative dedicated to empowering disadvantaged women. ?✨ Download our insightful PDF guide as we embark on a journey of transformation, strength, and upliftment. Together, we can create positive change! ?? #EmpoweringWomen #PositiveChange #InspirationalJourney #DownloadNow #disadvantagedWomen
A Successful Kick-off: Edumom Project Partners Unite in Vilamoura, Portugal
A Successful Kick-off: Edumom Project Partners Unite in Vilamoura, Portugal November 16, 2023 The kick-off meeting of the Edumom project brought together all the partners on November 16, 2023, in the picturesque town of Vilamoura, Portugal. The gathering proved to be not only a productive session but also a valuable opportunity for partners to connect on a personal level, fostering closer working relationships. The meeting agenda delved into crucial discussions on the specific outputs each partner needed to prepare. Topics such as dissemination strategies and the overall project workflow were thoroughly explored. This collaborative effort aimed to lay the groundwork for a successful and cohesive implementation of the Edumom project. One of the main features of the meeting was a presentation by TropicAslstral Lda, which focused on video tutorials and the intricacies of crafting effective videos. The workshop, titled “How to Make a Video?”, was warmly received by all partners, who appreciated the practical insights provided. This session proved instrumental in guiding partners in the creation of essential project videos, voice overs, and unity of all the videos to be made. The captivating setting of Vilamoura offered not only a conducive environment for fruitful discussions but also a chance for partners to engage with one another outside the meeting setting. A delightful lunch at a local Portuguese restaurant situated in the Marina of Vilamoura provided partners with an opportunity to savor the region’s cuisine and immerse themselves in the local culture. The Marina of Vilamoura, a renowned tourist hotspot, added an extra layer of charm to the gathering. Partners had the chance to explore this vibrant area, creating memorable moments that went beyond the confines of the project’s agenda. As the day progressed, the bonds among partners strengthened further. An enchanting dinner on one of Vilamoura’s beaches provided a relaxed setting for more informal interactions and enjoyable moments, reinforcing the sense of camaraderie among the Edumom team. In summary, the objectives set for the first Edumom project meeting were not only met but exceeded the expectations of all participants. The combination of professional discussions, cultural immersion, and team-building activities created a holistic experience that set the stage for a collaborative and successful project journey. The Edumom partners left Vilamoura with not only a clearer roadmap for their project in regards to their tasks with administration, dissemination, video creation, and the upcoming LTTA in Sweden but also with fond memories of a shared experience that will undoubtedly contribute to a more effective and enjoyable collaboration in the future. The success of this initial meeting lays a solid foundation for the positive trajectory of the Edumom project as partners embark on the exciting and impactful work that lies ahead.
Welcome to TropicalAstral, We are Social Media Management Experts!
At TropicalAstral, we are not just a Social Media Management Agency; we are your partners in digital success. Elevate your online presence and engage with your audience on a whole new level. Our team of experts crafts strategies that transform your brand into a social media sensation. But we’re not stopping there! TropicalAstral proudly serves as Project Managers for European Union Erasmus initiatives. Our dedication to education and cross-cultural collaboration has led us to contribute to 8 impactful projects so far. We believe in the power of connecting people and ideas, fostering growth, and making a positive impact on a global scale. Join us on this journey as we navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape and pave the way for your brand’s success. Welcome aboard!
InclusionAPP – Explainer Video
Make sure to watch our Explainer Video for our finished Erasmus+ project InclusionAPP and try out our APP and the courses on our Platform. Visit our website and find out more about our project on Facebook. Enjoy!
INTERREG Gastronomic Exchange Days
As part of the INTERREG program, we participated in a cultural and gastronomic exchange in collaboration with AIFED from Granada. INTERREG programs are financed by the European Regional Development Fund (Regional Fund). The first part of the exchange took place in Vilamoura, Portugal on the 7th march, where Andalusian specialities were presented to local restaurant owners and suppliers: For the second event, we travelled to Granada, Spain a week after to deliver a taste of Algarvian specialities: Both events have been a great success and we hope to be able to participate in similar programs more often in the near future!
Project Re-Start – Guidebook for Migrant Entrepreneurs
Brussels, Belgium (31/03/2023) – The Re-Start Project partners are proud to offer The Re-Start Guidebook for Migrant Entrepreneurs, available online on 31 March 2023. The Re-Start Guidebook is a short book full of refugee start-up resources to facilitate entrepreneurship and business development for refugees and migrants. In recent years, millions of refugees have come to Europe, many of whom have the skills, enthusiasm, and perseverance to be excellent entrepreneurs. When it comes to starting a company, however, refugees encounter unique challenges. The Re-Start project is an Erasmus+ co-funded project, brought to you by the partnership of four organisations: Welcome Home International (Belgium), Tropical Astral (Portugal), Indepcie (Spain) and Learning for Integration (Finland). Together the consortium has created four step-by-step guides with migrant-specific advice, localised resources and administrative obligations in all partner countries. Each country-specific guide is available in English and each country’s language (Dutch, French, Finnish, Portuguese and Spanish). The Re-Start Guidebook for Migrant Entrepreneurs takes you through ten chapters with everything you need to know to get started, from coming up with an idea and writing a business plan to learn about different business models and administrative steps. There is even a chapter on education, training and financing. Re-Start is explicitly designed for refugees and migrants. It is written at the A2-B1 language level, and each chapter contains vocabulary lists of technical terms and difficult words. The guidebook contains hyperlinks to resources in every partner country, including relevant authorities and helpful organisations. The Re-Start Guidebook for Migrant Entrepreneurs can be used online or in person, and is suitable for individual use or classroom context. The vocabulary lists and action steps throughout the book make it especially useful to equip teachers working with migrant language learners. Download the book in PDF (for Portugal) or view the flipbooks for each country on the project website and find out more on Facebook! Re-Start (Project No: 2021-1-BE01-KA210-ADU-000034932) is an Erasmus+-funded project.
Project Nutcracker Update – April 2023
The Erasmus+ project ‘NUTCRACKER – Learning by doing and helping’ is all about engaging the disengaged and connecting the disconnected due to the covid pandemic. With inclusion being a key element of the project, the aim is to build an inter-modal methodology that links small manual works and digital skills in order to promote the acquisition of skills that are relevant for the target group in the job market. Direct target groups that will be included in the project implementation are Trainers and teachers in adult education programs and adult learners at risk of social exclusion. At least 50% of the participants in the pilots will be women. Possible indirect target groups with interest in exploiting the NUTCRACKER project outputs and outcomes are VET teachers, trainers, companies with a focus on social work and adult education, researchers, youth workers, NGOs, students and people with migrant backgrounds etc. The main outputs of the NUTCRACKER project will be[1] the creation of training materials on best practices of every partner country with various topics under the methodologies of learning by helping and learning by doing in all partner languages,[2] an e-learning platform that will host the online course and training materials developed and[3] the organisation of ‘Training for trainers’ events in each partner country. These trainers will then support the final piloting events/activities for the end users to validate the training materials produced. By now, all partner organisations have executed research on best practises that can be found in their countries and provided guidelines and resources to inform about them.This material will be made available on the projects’ platform once it has been built. This E+ project with organisations involved from France, Portugal, Spain and Italy has started off in November 2022 and is expected to finish in March 2025. Want more info? Check the projects’ Facebook page for frequent updates and news around the topics of inclusion and diversity in education.