🔑 Key Information
Activity ⭐️ Title
Resilience for Аctivists
Activity 🔶 Type | 📆 Dates | 📍Location
Training Course
7-14 July 2026 | Emen / V.Tarnovo, Bulgaria
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❗️What Is This Training About?
The training “Resilience for Аctivists” will be focusing on practical tools and techniques for resilience in activism and volunteering. It will take place in Emen/ Bulgaria between 7th -14th July 2026.
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ℹ️ Description About The Opportunity
The training “Resilience for Аctivists” will be focusing on practical tools and techniques for resilience in activism and volunteering. It will take place in Imenieto Hotel, Emen/ Bulgaria between 7th July (arrival day) and 14th July (departure day) 2026.
During the 6 working days we will organise our daily program in morning and afternoon blocks, each block having a specific thematic focus. While mornings will be dedicated to theory and learning, the afternoons will be more practical and reflection oriented. Mornings and afternoons sessions will be complimented by our famous yummy breaks.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided at the venue, and for some evenings there will be optional evening sessions with planned activities.
During the training course you will have the possibility to:
- get insights on the topic of resilience in activism, volunteering and youth work
- learn and practice different techniques how to raise capacities and resilience as activists, volunteers, youth workers, and educators
- explore a variety of methods for raising ability to withstand or to bounce back from difficulties and learn how to choose the appropriate ones for oneself and for the people we work with
- collectively reflect on how to use different tools in our organisations and communities, adapt them to our local contexts, and incorporate them in our regular activities
- enhance new partnerships and network collaborations
Our working methods will be based on the principles of non-formal education and experiential learning, creating a motivating environment for sharing and learning. You will often work in smaller groups to achieve the best results. All the methods will encourage active participation, creativity, initiative and responsibility for one's learning process.
The training course will take place in Eco-hotel Imenieto, which is situated in Emen (Bulgarian: Емен) - a small village located near the old Bulgarian capital - Veliko Tarnovo. The place is famous for the canyon and waterfalls nearby. The group will be accommodated in small villas literally 2 minutes away from the training hall. The resort also features an outdoor pool, spacious relaxing green areas and a sauna. We will use the green spaces around for the activities if the weather is suitable.
Only 300 metres from the venue, the Emen Canyon begins — one of the most striking natural landmarks in the region, known for its dramatic rock formations and beautiful waterfalls. The Emen Waterfall itself is about a 25-minute walk from the property — a perfect short hike to clear your head between sessions. And just 20 km away, Veliko Tarnovo awaits — extraordinary in its medieval architecture and historical significance, with the iconic Tsarevets Fortress rising above the Yantra river gorge.
The training is a part of the Erasmus+ accreditation plan of CVS-Bulgaria for 2025 and co-funded by the European Union which includes two training courses (March and July) and one youth exchange (August), carried out under the title “Quality in Action”.
Detailed information and application form can be found on our website: https://cvs-bg.org/training-course-resilience-for-activists-is-looking-for-participants/?lang=en
Deadline for applications is 14th June 2026.
All applicants will be informed about the final decision by 22nd June 2026.
Training overview
This Training Course is
for 32 participants
from Eastern Partnership countries 
, Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries , Southern Mediterranean countries , Western Balkan countries
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Activist, volunteers
Working language(s):
English
Organiser:
CVS-Bulgaria (Youth NGO)
CVS-Bulgaria is a non-profit organisation, a branch of Service Civil International. CVS-Bulgaria promotes the development of societal values and encourages responsible behaviors towards peace, social justice, and nature protection culture. This is achieved by organising volunteer initiatives and educational programmes.
We take pride in working with people with fewer opportunities and embodying respect for human rights in everything that we do.
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📥 Contact
Contact for questions:
Katerina Stoyanova
E-Mail:
Phone: +359886737989
💶 Costs
Costs
Participation fee
No extra participation fee
Accommodation and food
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided according to the dietary needs of participant but mostly vegetarian following our sustainability policy.
Breaks will be organised twice a day, providing also fresh fruits and snacks.
Travel reimbursement
Travel costs will be reimbursed up to the established cost limits upon completion of the training and providing all the necessary travel documents.
Travel compensation: actual bus/train/flight costs with a maximum as indicated in the table (distance calculated from the place of residence to Bankya, Bulgaria on Distance Calculator | Erasmus+).
📜 Certificate
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:
https://youthworkshub.org/15122
⚠️ Important Dates
Application deadline (24h UTC): 14 June 2026
Date of selection: 22 June 2026
🔗 Official Link
🗂️ Documents
Call for pax - Resilience for activists_compressed.pdf
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