Good Practices Guide – EcoMentores: Diversidad Que Educa
The “EcoMentores: Diversidad Que Educa” project is an innovative initiative born from the collaboration between the Green Jobs Hub of Konecta Foundation and Asociación Talismán. Its main goal is to promote the social and labor inclusion of people in vulnerable situations through actions that combine environmental sustainability and inclusive education.
This guide is a practical tool that gathers real experiences, innovative methodologies, and success stories aimed at strengthening inclusive environmental education. Throughout its pages, it highlights the active role of people with intellectual disabilities as trainers, educators, and agents of change in the protection of our planet.
During the presentation, Graciela de La Morena, Director of Konecta Foundation, emphasized: “More and more institutions and companies are ramping up their investments in circular economy activities.”
This initiative is part of the Green Jobs Hub’s broader mission to connect vulnerable youth and people at risk of social exclusion with sustainable and green job opportunities.
Functional diversity as a driver for transformation
With this guide, we show that functional diversity is not only a social value but also a powerful driver for transformation that generates a positive impact on communities and natural environments.
The good practices included in this guide are easily replicable by other organizations, educational institutions, social enterprises, or green employment projects that want to integrate inclusion into their sustainability strategies.
The project was made possible through the joint work of Konecta Foundation, Plena Inclusión Madrid, and Asociación Talismán, with the support of JPMorgan Chase. This strategic alliance underlines the importance of joining efforts between the social, business, and environmental sectors to build a more sustainable and inclusive future.
A tool to inspire and replicate
If you are looking for inspiration or resources to develop initiatives that integrate environmental sustainability and inclusive diversity, this guide is what you are looking for. Inside, you will find recommendations, methodologies, first-hand testimonies from EcoMentores, and practical examples that can be applied in a variety of educational and professional contexts.
