An intensive Erasmus+ international training course is taking place in Casa Negrea, Ighiu, Alba, Romania 🇷🇴, bringing together youth workers who want to address discrimination, stereotypes and social exclusion through creative non-formal education methods.
“No Borders, Just Stories!” gathers 25 participants for a highly participatory and experiential learning journey focused on inclusion, equality and intercultural dialogue.
📍 Location
Casa Negrea, Ighiu, Alba, Romania 🇷🇴
📅 Activity Dates
20–27 April 2026
📅 Application Deadline
6 March 2026 (24h UTC)
📢 Selection Date
20 March 2026
👥 Participants
25 participants
🎯 Target Group
Youth workers, trainers, facilitators, youth leaders, youth coaches, NGO staff and volunteers active in non-formal education
🗣 Working Language
English
🌍 Eligible Countries
🇬🇷 Greece, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇷 Türkiye
🎓 About the Training
This course offers practical tools to integrate creative and participatory methods into youth work, using:
🎭 Theatre of the Oppressed
📖 Storytelling
🤝 Experiential non-formal learning
Participants will explore how these methods can foster empathy, critical thinking and meaningful dialogue in diverse and intercultural groups.
🛠 During the Training You Will
🎯 Develop practical facilitation skills for working with diversity
🎭 Learn theatre-based and storytelling techniques for youth activities
🗣 Strengthen empathetic communication and active listening
🤝 Enhance cooperation and group dynamics competences
🎬 Co-create intercultural performances based on real-life social issues
The methodology includes hands-on workshops, simulations, group work and daily reflection sessions. Youthpass will support competence recognition.
👤 Participant Profile
✔ Currently involved in youth work or non-formal education
✔ Youth workers, trainers, educators, volunteers or NGO staff
✔ Working directly with young people
✔ Interested in creative and inclusive approaches
✔ Motivated to integrate theatre and storytelling methods into their practice
♿ Accessibility
The venue and activity are accessible to participants with disabilities.
💰 Financial Conditions
💶 No participation fee
🏨 Accommodation and food fully covered
✈ Travel reimbursement according to Erasmus+ rules (details in infopack)
📜 Youthpass certificate provided
Application Link
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14410
Contact
📧 natyysha@yahoo.com
📧 ana_canatuli@yahoo.com
📞 +40751892940
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