🇮🇪🎮 Erasmus+ Training Course in Ireland – Creative & Inclusive Voices: Digital Storytelling & Game Design to Empower Indigenous & Marginalised Youth 🇮🇪✨

🧠 About the Training Course
Creative & Inclusive Voices is an Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers Training Course focusing on digital storytelling and creative game-based learning as inclusive tools in youth work.
The training supports youth workers in empowering indigenous and marginalised young people to express cultural identity, challenge discrimination, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Through a hands-on and practice-oriented programme, participants will strengthen their professional competencies while exchanging experiences with youth workers from across Europe.

📍 Location
Athlone, Ireland 🇮🇪

📅 Activity Dates
2–6 March 2026 (including travel days)

🎯 Training Objectives
🎙️ Develop skills in digital storytelling (podcasting, mobile video)
🎲 Learn game design methods (scenario cards, creative learning tools)
🤝 Promote inclusive youth work practices with indigenous communities
🌍 Strengthen cross-border peer learning and cooperation
📢 Create concrete outputs amplifying youth voices and cultural identity

🛠️ Key Activities
🎧 Digital storytelling workshops (podcasting & mobile media)
🃏 Scenario-based game design sessions
🧩 Inclusion & anti-discrimination training
🏰 Cultural exchange visits (Athlone Castle & Involve Youth Project)
🎨 Co-creation of podcasts, game cards, youth stories and reflections

👥 Participant Profile
This training is intended for youth workers, youth leaders, trainers and project managers who:
• Work with Saami, indigenous or marginalised youth
• Are active members of the organisation they represent
• Hold a valid OID/PIC number
• Have experience in youth work and interest in creative, digital methods
• Are able to work in English

🌍 Eligible Countries
Austria 🇦🇹, Belgium 🇧🇪, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Hungary 🇭🇺, Iceland 🇮🇸, Ireland 🇮🇪, Italy 🇮🇹, Latvia 🇱🇻, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Malta 🇲🇹, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Norway 🇳🇴, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Republic of North Macedonia 🇲🇰, Romania 🇷🇴, Serbia 🇷🇸, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪, Switzerland 🇨🇭, Türkiye 🇹🇷

📅 Application Deadline
19 January 2026

🔗 Application Link
Application Link: http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14249

🏢 Organiser
Involve Youth & Community Services (Ireland)
A youth NGO working primarily with the Traveller community and other marginalised groups, delivering inclusive youth work, training and Erasmus+ mobility projects across Ireland and Europe.

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