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This manual was co-developed between over sixty participating youths, two upper secondary schools, several experts in the environmental and educational fields, as well as multiple organizations. The target audience for the ReWi Visions project were young people between the ages of 12–18 living in Jyväskylä and the neighboring municipality of Muurame.

“I was delighted to find out how much young people already knew about the topic and how interested they were. We have an opportunity to work together to create new businesses that benefit all through the principles of sustainable development.” Pia Kautto, 4H business coach JAPA is an association in the Finnish city of Jyväskylä, founded in 2001. It promotes sustainable development and aims to make it a part of local residents’ everyday lives. The basis of the organisation's operation is the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 goals at a local and individual level. Our operations revolve around making sustainable lifestyles commonplace. To achieve this goal, the organization takes concrete action and acts as a link between residents, city officials, elected officials and relevant interest groups.

The Jyväskylä region 4H club (4H) allows children and young people to find their own strengths by learning through work. 4H is an opportunity for many young people to experiment with entrepreneurship safely, under guidance and at their own pace. 4H is not a livelihood, but a hobby. Through it, young people can employ themselves for the summer or alongside studies, for instance. 4H businesses can be started at 4H business courses organized by the club. Businesses can be started alone or as a group.

The Jyväskylä region 4H club offers young people with different types of business training for developing their ideas. 4H’s operations are based on responsibility, which is why 4H business training emphasizes themes of sustainable development.