🌍 Empowering Youth Workers Against Racism and Discrimination
Join this transformative Erasmus+ training course in the Netherlands, designed to equip youth workers with essential tools to combat racism and discrimination through innovative non-formal education methods. Connect with peers across Europe, develop inclusive practices, and create lasting impact in your communities.
Participating Countries: 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇸🇰 Slovakia
📅 Key Details
- Dates: 9-17 February 2026 (arrival/departure: 9th & 17th)
- Location: Wehe-den Hoorn, Netherlands
- Who can apply: Youth workers, educators, and community leaders (25-45 years old) with intermediate English language proficiency. Interest in inclusive practices and combating discrimination is essential.
- Costs Covered: Accommodation, meals, and travel reimbursement (211€ for Netherlands participants, 309€ for others).
🌐 Participating Countries
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands (6 participants, 211€ travel grant)
- 🇸🇪 Sweden (6 participants, 309€ travel grant)
- 🇷🇴 Romania (5 participants, 309€ travel grant)
- 🇪🇸 Spain (5 participants, 309€ travel grant)
- 🇬🇷 Greece (5 participants, 309€ travel grant)
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia (5 participants, 309€ travel grant)
💡 What You’ll Learn & Gain
- Strategies to identify and combat racism/discrimination in youth work
- Inclusive pedagogy techniques for marginalized youth groups
- Innovative non-formal education methodologies
- Access to an international network of youth professionals
- Practical tools for promoting social justice in communities
li>Intercultural dialogue facilitation skills
🏠 Accommodation & Meals
Participants will stay at De Energiek in Wehe-den Hoorn. Three daily meals plus coffee breaks will be provided, with dietary accommodations for allergies and preferences.
🧳 What to Bring
- Warm clothing (sweaters, jackets, scarves) for 3-10°C weather
- Items for cultural presentations (flags, traditional clothes, music)
li>Comfortable indoor/outdoor footwear
li>Personal toiletries and medications
li>Laptop/tablet with chargers and adapters
li>Reusable water bottle
🎉 Additional Activities
Two intercultural evenings where participants showcase national heritage through performances, storytelling, and traditional elements. All teams must prepare creative country presentations beyond food and drinks.
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application before 1 January 2026. Selected participants will be notified and added to a Telegram group for pre-event coordination.
📧 For inquiries: youthlinenl@gmail.com
✅ Why You Should Join
- Gain actionable tools for creating inclusive youth environments
- Connect with 30+ professionals across Europe
- Contribute to combating discrimination in your community
- Access ongoing support through international networks
li>Develop leadership skills in social justice initiatives
li>Receive Erasmus+ certification and travel reimbursement