Democracy is entering a complex era shaped by algorithmic polarisation, declining institutional trust and growing social divides. Youth work and education sectors hold a unique responsibility — and opportunity — to renew democratic culture from the ground up.
The New Power in Youth Strategic Partnership (NPiY SNAC) invites professionals to an experiential laboratory in Tallinn designed to explore how youth and education fields can move beyond polarisations and actively strengthen democratic engagement.
📌 Activity Type
Seminar
📍 Location
Tallinn, Estonia 🇪🇪
🗣️ Working Language
English
👥 Participants
50 participants
Youth workers, trainers, youth leaders, youth policy makers, youth researchers, representatives of formal education (schools/universities), civic leaders, community builders, municipalities, experts and decision-makers.
📅 Activity Dates
25–29 May 2026
25 May – Arrival
26–28 May – Full seminar days
29 May – Departure
🎯 What to Expect
🔎 Analyse youth polarisation across gender debates, discrimination, digital platforms and institutional distrust
🧠 Reflect on structural causes of polarisation and youth work responses
🛠️ Strengthen professional competences for navigating democratic uncertainty
📚 Exchange Erasmus+ and ESC project practices addressing democratic challenges
🤝 Build cross-sectoral cooperation aligned with EU Youth Strategy priorities
🧩 Thematic Focus Areas
1️⃣ The Belonging Gap – Strengthening youth resilience and inclusion
2️⃣ The Distrust Rift – Reimagining participation and democratic practices
3️⃣ The Manipulated Feed – Navigating disinformation and digital polarisation
4️⃣ The Art of Disagreement – Facilitating constructive democratic dialogue
🎤 Active Contribution Opportunities
🧰 Lead a hands-on workshop
📖 Become a “Human Book” in the Living Library
🗣️ Host a roundtable discussion
♿ Accessibility
The venue and activity are accessible to people with disabilities.
💶 Costs
Participation fee: According to internal rules of each National Agency. No separate fee required by NPiY.
Accommodation & Meals: Covered by NPiY partnership (except NA staff).
Travel: Covered by each participant’s National Agency/regional SALTO according to internal rules. Applicants must consult their NA before applying.
📅 Application Deadline
18 March 2026 (24h UTC)
📅 Selection Date
27 March 2026
🌍 Eligible Countries
Austria 🇦🇹, Belgium – DE 🇧🇪, Belgium – FL 🇧🇪, Belgium – FR 🇧🇪, 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 🇷🇸, Slovak Republic 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪, Switzerland 🇨🇭, Türkiye 🇹🇷, Albania 🇦🇱, Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦, Kosovo 🇽🇰, Montenegro 🇲🇪
🔗 Application & Information Links
Original Link: http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14413
Info Pack: https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/download/salto%5Ctrainingcalendar%5Cmodel%5CDownload-10632/Agenda_“Beyond%20Polarisations%20Youth%20Renewing%20Democracy”.pdf
LinkedIn Updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-power-in-youth/
⚠️ Important Notice
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