Trainers' Manual and toolkit on Newspaper theater method

About the Manual

The Trainers’ Manual and Toolkit on the Newspaper Theatre Method is one of the key intellectual outputs of the ECO4ECO – ECO-leaders for Eco-friendly Communities project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

Developed collaboratively by youth and environmental education experts from Lithuania, Finland, Greece, Georgia, and Croatia, the manual equips trainers, educators, and youth workers with creative and practical tools to inspire young people to take action for sustainability and social change.

What Is Newspaper Theatre?

The Newspaper Theatre method, inspired by the work of Augusto Boal and his Theatre of the Oppressed, transforms real social or environmental news into short performances.
It invites participants to analyze, re-enact, and reinterpret real-world issues, empowering them to think critically, raise awareness, and propose solutions through art and collaboration.

In the ECO4ECO context, this method becomes a powerful educational tool for:

Promoting eco-awareness and environmental responsibility
Strengthening leadership and communication skills among youth
Encouraging community dialogue on sustainability and inclusion
Linking emotional intelligence with environmental action.

What the Toolkit Includes

The ECO4ECO Trainers’ Manual and Toolkit provides a comprehensive guide for educators and youth workers, including:

Step-by-step instructions on how to organize and facilitate Newspaper Theatre workshops
Interactive exercises connecting environmental topics with performance art
Sample workshop scripts and reflection activities
Tools for leadership and group facilitation
Guidelines on inclusivity and engaging youth with fewer opportunities
Evaluation templates to measure impact and learning outcomes

Who It’s For

This resource is designed for:

Youth workers and educators looking for creative methods in eco-education
Trainers and facilitators working in non-formal learning settings
Community leaders aiming to promote environmental dialogue and participation
NGOs, schools, and cultural organizations seeking new approaches to engage youth