Puntland Technical University

🌳 Sustainable Forest Management starts with knowledge, collaboration, and action.
Healthy forests are essential for biodiversity, climate resilience, clean water, and sustainable livelihoods. By strengthening vocational education and training (VET), the CB VET FORestore project is equipping learners, educators, and communities with the practical skills needed to manage and restore forests sustainably.
Together, we can protect our natural resources, support local communities, and ensure that future generations inherit thriving, resilient forests.
🌱 Healthy forests today. A sustainable future tomorrow.
Learn more about the FORestore project: https://vet-forestore.eu
The Project Consortium:
Technická univerzita vo Zvolene
Eduforma Formazione e Consulenza
Mine Vaganti NGO
European Knowledge Spot
Uganda Youth Skills Training Organization
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
African Centre for Technical Training - ACTT
Puntland Technical University
Institute of Environmental Sciences

🌱 Have you explored the FORestore Campaign Kit yet?

One month after its launch, the FORestore Campaign Kit remains available as a free, downloadable, and editable resource for anyone who wants to raise awareness about deforestation, forest restoration, and sustainable forest management.

Whether you are a VET provider, educator, NGO, community organisation, trainer, or simply someone working to promote greener futures, the kit gives you practical materials to start from:

✅ editable campaign schedule

✅ ready-to-use captions and hashtags

✅ Canva social media templates

✅ published campaign examples

✅ multimedia gallery for inspiration

✅ recommendations for stronger engagement

You can use the materials as they are, translate them, adapt them to your community, or reshape them for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or other platforms.

Forests need action — and good communication helps mobilise it.

🔗 Download and adapt the Campaign Kit here: https://vet-forestore.eu/sk/results/

🌱 Restoring forests. Empowering people. Building a greener tomorrow.
Through the CB VET FoRestore project, we are strengthening vocational education and training (VET) in forest restoration by equipping learners, educators, and local communities with the practical skills, knowledge, and innovative tools needed to restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable development.
Learn more about the FORestore project: https://vet-forestore.eu
The Project Consortium:
Technická univerzita vo Zvolene
Eduforma Formazione e Consulenza
Mine Vaganti NGO
European Knowledge Spot
Uganda Youth Skills Training Organization
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
African Centre for Technical Training - ACTT
Puntland Technical University
Institute of Environmental Sciences

🌍 CB VET FORestore Consortium Meeting | 15 July 2026

The CB VET FORestore consortium held its online coordination meeting on 15 July 2026, bringing together project partners to review progress of the FORestore MOOC development and prepare for the upcoming five-day international training mobility in Padua, Italy, scheduled for 28 September – 2 October 2026.
Learn more about the FORestore project: https://vet-forestore.eu
The Project Consortium:
Technická univerzita vo Zvolene
Eduforma Formazione e Consulenza
Mine Vaganti NGO
European Knowledge Spot
Uganda Youth Skills Training Organization
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
African Centre for Technical Training - ACTT
Puntland Technical University
Institute of Environmental Sciences

PTU embodies the view that the knowledge and use of science, technology and innovation are critical for sustainable development and building a culture of academic excellence.
🌐 Website: https://ptu.edu.so
📧 Email: [email protected]

Sustainable forest management and restoration awareness campaign.

What can a social media campaign teach an adult educator? Quite a lot, it turns out 👇

Over the past three months, FORestore ran a structured campaign across Facebook and LinkedIn to raise awareness about sustainable forest management and restoration. The results offer real lessons for anyone using online channels for awareness-raising or community engagement, not just in forestry, but in adult education and capacity building more broadly.

We've published a new article on EPALE, the European Commission's platform for adult learning, breaking down what the data actually showed: how LinkedIn and Facebook audiences responded differently to identical content, why watching the first 48–72 hours matters, and five concrete takeaways for educators planning their own campaigns.

👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e39rPynQ

We also invite you to check out our Multimedia Gallery, capturing everything from deforestation challenges to restoration techniques and community-led action: https://lnkd.in/eRD9pheS

Which of these five lessons would change how you plan your next campaign?

💻 Digital skills are the foundation of today's workforce. From communication and collaboration to data management, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, technology powers success across every industry.
Whether you're starting your career or advancing your expertise, investing in digital skills opens the door to new opportunities, greater innovation, and lifelong employability.
🚀 Learn today. Adapt tomorrow. Lead the future.
The Consortium:
Central European Chamber of Commerce
Formac Spolka Z Ograniczona ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA SKA
Nordic Diaspora Forum
Horizon Institute of Research & Innovation Hub
Higher Institute for Professional Development and Training
Horizoned Kenya
Social View Kenya
CUBE Zanzibar

🌳 OPEN CALL - International Training on Forest Restoration (Italy) 🇮🇹
Puntland Technical University (PTU) is pleased to invite applications for the FORestore International Training under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Vocational Education and Training (VET) project.
📅 Training Dates: 28 September - 2 October 2026
📍 Venue: Padova, Italy
This five-day international training will pilot the FORestore MOOC course while combining classroom learning with field visits, offering participants the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences with learners and trainers from Europe and Africa.
Who can apply?
🌿 Learners and trainers working or studying in forest restoration, forest management, sustainability, or related fields.🌿 Individuals with a background, studies, or strong interest in forestry, environmental management, or sustainability.
🌿 Applicants aged 18 years or older.
🌿 English proficiency at B1/B2 level or above.
📩 How to applyPlease send:• Your CV• A short motivation letter
to [email protected].
⏳ Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 (11:59 PM EAT)
🌱 Limited places available! PTU will select 2 learners and 2 trainers through a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory selection process.
Learn more about the FORestore project: https://vet-forestore.eu

The Project Consortium:
Technická univerzita vo Zvolene
Eduforma Formazione e Consulenza
Mine Vaganti NGO
European Knowledge Spot
Uganda Youth Skills Training Organization
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
African Centre for Technical Training - ACTT
Puntland Technical University
Institute of Environmental Sciences