🇷🇴 Erasmus+ Training Course in Romania 🎭 Deep Dive into Gender-Based Violence & Youth Work Transformation 🌍

If you are serious about youth work and want to go beyond surface-level discussions, this training is built exactly for that. This is not a basic introduction to gender equality. It is an intensive learning experience designed to challenge how you think, how you communicate, and how you act in situations involving inequality, discrimination, and violence.

Gender-based violence is not an isolated issue. It is deeply rooted in social structures, power dynamics, and cultural norms that shape everyday life across the world. In many societies, different standards for men and women are still normalized, and these inequalities often lead to different forms of violence. This training approaches the topic from that systemic perspective, not as individual incidents but as a global pattern that youth workers must understand and address. 

You will explore how violence is normalized in different environments such as families, schools, workplaces, communities, and even online spaces. The programme also highlights how media representation, politics, and social expectations contribute to reinforcing harmful gender norms. Many people lack the confidence or tools to speak about these issues effectively, and this is exactly where this training comes in.

📌 Activity Dates

📅 05 June 2026 – 14 June 2026

📅 Application Deadline

📅 15 April 2026

👥 Eligible Countries

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium (DE, FL, 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, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Türkiye

🧠 What This Training Really Covers

This training goes deep into the concept of gender-based violence from multiple angles. You will work on understanding different types of violence including physical, psychological, sexual, economic, social, cyber, and verbal. These are not treated as separate topics but as interconnected realities that shape people’s lives.

You will also explore how harmful expectations affect not only women but also men, especially when emotional expression is discouraged, creating cycles of silence and unresolved issues. The training highlights how these dynamics are reinforced over generations and how youth work can play a role in breaking them. 

Another important focus is how society often minimizes or ignores these issues. Media narratives, victim blaming, and lack of representation all contribute to keeping these patterns invisible. Through this training, you will learn how to recognize these mechanisms and challenge them in your own environment.

🧩 Activities & Methodology

🎭 Theatre-based methods and experiential learning
💬 Facilitated discussions and structured debates
🧠 Deep analysis of real-life case scenarios
📱 Designing awareness campaigns and communication strategies
🤝 Group work focused on reflection and peer learning
🛠️ Creating personal and organizational action plans

The methodology is fully based on non-formal education. You will not sit through lectures. You will experience, test, reflect, and apply everything in real time.

🎯 Objectives

🛡️ Build a strong and structured understanding of gender-based violence
🧠 Develop the ability to identify early warning signs
💬 Gain confidence to facilitate difficult conversations
🌍 Promote equality and inclusion through youth work
🛠️ Create practical tools and strategies for your own context

🌍 Learning Impact

By the end of the training, you will not only understand the topic better, you will also be able to actively work with it. This includes facilitating workshops, designing educational activities, engaging in meaningful conversations, and supporting young people in safer and more inclusive ways.

You will leave with both personal growth and professional tools. The focus is not just knowledge but transformation.

🏠 Accommodation & Food

🏡 Shared rooms (2–3 participants per room)
🍽️ Full board provided
🥗 Vegan and vegetarian meals only
🏨 Accommodation fully covered by organizers

💸 Financial Conditions

💶 No participation fee
✈️ Travel costs reimbursed according to Erasmus+ rules

✈️ Travel Reimbursement Details

🚆 10–99 km → 56€ (green) / 28€
🚆 100–499 km → 285€ / 211€
🚆 500–1999 km → 417€ / 309€
🚆 2000–2999 km → 535€ / 395€
🚆 3000–3999 km → 785€ / 580€
🚆 4000–7999 km → 1188€
🚆 8000+ km → 1735€

Green travel is strongly encouraged and may affect reimbursement amounts.

🎓 Certification

📜 Youthpass certificate provided

👥 Who Should Apply

👥 Youth workers, trainers, educators, facilitators
🎂 18+
🧠 Interested in gender equality and social justice
💬 Willing to engage in deep and sometimes challenging discussions
🌍 Open to multicultural learning environments

This training is especially suitable for those who are still developing their understanding and want to build stronger competencies. It is not designed for those who already consider themselves experts in the field.

🗣️ Working Language

🇬🇧 English

📝 Application Method

📄 Apply via SALTO platform
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14671

📧 Contact
monica@artfusion.ro

⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the project coordinator.
2️⃣ Responsibility for Content
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy, details, and updates of the opportunity content.
3️⃣ Right to Modify or Withdraw
Coordinating organisations reserve the right to make changes after publication — including dates, activity details, or application deadlines — or to withdraw the announcement entirely.
4️⃣ Disclaimer of Liability
YouthWorks Hub is not responsible for any such changes, updates, or cancellations made by the project coordinators.
💡 Final Note:
All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.