With this training course, we want to create a brave and inclusive space where we can explore together how to shift perspectives – how to stay connected with others, bring respect into everything we do, and empower young people to embrace diversity with confidence and curiosity.
It’s easy for people to become divided into “us and them” based on where they come from, how they look, or what they believe. Wars, hatred, and power struggles. The social divide is growing, leaving many people feeling isolated and disconnected from one another.
We believe that youth work plays a crucial role in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of young people. It has the power to influence how we see and treat one another. Through this project, we aim to combat discrimination, challenge stereotypes, and foster a culture of respect, openness, and acceptance—no matter a person’s origin, age, gender, or beliefs.
In the training programme, we will address the following topics:
- Culture – we will look at approaches to culture and critically reflect on cultural stereotypes that are often replicated through international learning programmes.
- Identity – we will explore uniqueness of each person and look for ways how to prevent discrimination based on differences among people.
- Awareness – you will get a chance to look at your own mental patterns and how to liberate yourself from them.
- Communication that connects people – we will learn basics of nonviolent communication as an approach that fosters connection.
- Imagination – we will train and expand our ability to imagine different ways of functioning with others, outside the usual frames and patterns.
- Designing of educational programmes – you will practically test how to design and deliver programmes which contribute to creating a more fair and inclusive environment in youth work.
TARGET GROUP:
- people active in youth work: trainers, facilitators, volunteers, coordinators of volunteers, social workers, teachers or other educators
- 18 + years old
- able to communicate in English fluently
- living or coming from the Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Spain, Estonia, Greece or Poland
There will be 28 people in total, including the trainers.
TRAINING DATES: 9. – 18.6.2025
APPLICATION PROCESS: Participants are selected continuously, based on the quality and relevance of their application. You will receive information whether you are selected within three weeks from applying.
VENUE: Kubasova Chalupa, Sudislav nad Orlicí, Czech Republic
TRAINERS: Katka Martínková, Klára Berg
PARTICIPATION FEE: 50 EUR
The project is funded through the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union, which means that food, accommodation, programme, materials and travel costs according to the given distance bands (check infoletter) are fully covered.
More info: Infoletter
Funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
