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Training Course
8-14 May 2022 | Sofia, Bulgaria
Why solidarity?
Solidarity is a core pillar of European cooperation. Reversely, a lack of solidarity represents a threat to European integration: without solidarity, there is no European cohesion and, in turn, more divides between European countries and within societies. EU solidarity comes in two forms: interstate solidarity between EU member states, and interpersonal solidarity between EU citizens
This training course aims to focus on the interpersonal aspect of solidarity in the EU and the connections EU citizens build across borders and within their local communities. The recent Covid crisis showed the long going process of individualisation and polarisation within societies, which also strains social cohesion. Communities are torn apart and currently there are a lot of divisions and opposition points. A new paradigm is needed for the communities, striving to find back connection points and unity to address the common challenges.
To contribute to strengthening communities in solidarity, youth workers need to be equipped with a transversal expertise. Taking into reference the ETS Competence Model for Youth Workers to Work Internationally, we identify a number of competences as fundamental for embracing and promoting the Solidarity idea, while advocating for young people and supporting them in shaping communities.
As a space for professional peer learning amongst youth workers in international youth work, this training course offers the opportunity to reflect with a focus on their approaches in two specific competence areas: 1) Networking and Advocating and 2) Communicating meaningfully with others.
The objectives of the training are:
Preliminary Agenda
Day 0 – Travel day
Day 1 – Coming together as a community and embracing solidarity
Day 2 – Exploring empathy and sensitivity towards others
Day 3 – Advocating and networking for Human Rights for young people
Day 4 – Overcoming polarisation within the communities
Day 5 – Roadmap to solidarity
Day 6 – Travel day
Target group: 20 youth workers (EU program and partner countries)
Participants are expected to be working with communities, especially those in risk of exclusion and to have interest in collaborative actions and programs that strengthen and empower the communities, work for active inclusion and engagement of the young people with the EU values, build resilience and sustainability.
Duration: 7 days - 5 training days and 2 days for travel
Тeam of trainers: Theodora Ivanova, Elitsa Ivanova, Danielle Nubile
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This Training Course is
for 20 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries , Western Balkan countries
and recommended for
Youth workers, Youth leaders, Volunteering mentors
Working language(s):
English
Human Resource Development Centre (National Agency)
Co-organiser(s):
Contact for questions:
Stefan Gruev
E-Mail:
Phone: +35929155026
This project is financed by the participating National Agencies (NAs) of the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme. The participation fee varies from country to country. Please contact your National Agency or SALTO Resource Centre (SALTO) to learn more about the participation fee for participants from your country.
The hosting NA of this offer will organize the accommodation and covers the costs for accommodation and food.
Please contact your NA or SALTO in order to know whether they would support your travel costs. If yes, after being selected, get in touch with your NA or SALTO again to learn more about the overall procedure to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.