Are you a youth worker ready to transform imagination and hope into practical tools for change? You can join an 8-day international Erasmus+ training course in Benicàssim, Spain, where 24 youth workers from across Europe will come together to explore how non-formal education, creativity, and inclusive practices can counter fear-based narratives and create safer, more hopeful spaces for queer youth and minorities. If you are ready to move from reflection to action and contribute to a growing European network of committed youth workers, this training is made for you.
What Will You Experience During the Training?
🎭 Explore storytelling and theatre-based approaches as tools for countering discrimination and hostile public narratives
📱 Analyse media narratives and their impact on young people's wellbeing, sense of belonging, and participation
🎨 Participate in creative labs and peer-to-peer workshops to develop practical inclusion tools
🛠️ Co-design and test inclusive workshop formats that can be implemented locally after the training
📚 Contribute to a collective digital toolkit to share resources and approaches across the European network
🌍 Build long-term connections with youth workers from Belgium, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Spain
Accommodation, Food & Travel
✈️ Travel, accommodation, and programme costs are covered by Erasmus+ — further details are available in the infopack
🏖️ You will be based in Benicàssim, a welcoming coastal town in the Valencia region of Spain
🔒 This training is designed as a safe space — no form of discrimination or violence will be tolerated throughout the project
Training & Learning
🗣️ Develop practical non-formal education tools to strengthen inclusion and wellbeing in your youth work practice
💡 Critically analyse how dominant narratives shape the lives of young people, particularly queer communities and minorities
🤝 Strengthen your professional competences and contribute to a European network of youth workers committed to creating safer spaces
📲 Co-create a collective digital toolkit to carry practical resources back to your local community after the mobility
Participant Profile
👤 You are 18 or above — there is no upper age limit for this training
💼 You are a youth worker regularly working with young people, with particular focus on those working with queer and minority communities
🇧🇪🇫🇮🇭🇺🇮🇹🇳🇱🇵🇱🇷🇴🇪🇸 You are based in or working from Belgium, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, or Spain
💚 You are open-minded, committed to inclusion, and motivated to apply what you learn in your local context after the training
Activity Dates
📅 From 11 May 2026 to 18 May 2026 — including travel days
Application Deadline
⏳ 25 March 2026
Eligible Countries
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇪🇸 Spain
Application Link
🔗 Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJf4rN_mARCnfK4K4ZjIybHuYTtK7SY8f50UkF1aZGVBv9NA/viewform
📄 Full infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sG52jfhvq3DsV_MdJHc05hsUP4pooKXq/view?usp=drivesdk
📧 Email: info@maricuir.es
📱 WhatsApp: Alex +34 626231538 / David +34 611 86 90 14
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