Open call for youth workers (18+) from Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Serbia, Türkiye, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Kosovo to join the Erasmus+ Training Course "Conflictual Potentials," two connected trainings on nonviolent conflict transformation, intercultural understanding and ways of combating stereotypes and "othering." It runs in two stages in Pullach/Munich, Germany, and participation in both stages is mandatory.
About the Project
planIMPACT e.V., together with the Youth Peace Ambassadors Network, aims to equip youth workers, leaders, educators and activists with practical competencies in nonviolent conflict transformation, intercultural understanding and combating othering, so they can act as multipliers and help build more peaceful, inclusive and democratic communities. The project sees conflict not only as destructive but as carrying potential for transformation, growth, dialogue and social change when approached constructively and nonviolently.
The Two Training Courses
🕊️ Training Course on Combating Othering
🤝 Training Course on Conflict Transformation
Both combine non-formal education, experiential learning, intercultural dialogue, peer-to-peer exchange and practical tools you can later apply in your own community and organisation.
Not sure if your country can take part in Erasmus+? Here's the list of eligible countries: https://youthworkshub.org/15124/
Objectives
📚 Build knowledge of peace, peacebuilding, violence, conflict, nonviolence and culture of peace
🔄 Foster understanding of conflict transformation in theory and practice
🛠️ Introduce tools such as Nonviolent Communication, empathy, active listening and alternative narratives
🔍 Explore conflict analysis tools and examine local realities and narratives
🌍 Challenge stereotypes, prejudice and othering through intercultural learning and open dialogue
🪞 Explore the relationship between personal and social identities and conflict transformation
📖 Co-create a booklet of transformative narratives as educational material
📋 Support follow-up activities addressing local conflicts and promoting their transformation
Who Can Apply
🌍 Residing in one of the partner countries
🔞 Aged 18+ at the time of application
🗣️ At least a B2 level of English
✨ Motivated and active in meaningful work with and for young people (youth workers, NGO staff in peace education, youth leaders, activists, coaches, mentors, teachers, facilitators, and young people working with or facing othering)
📌 Experience in peacebuilding is welcome but not necessary; what matters most is your motivation and openness to learning
🌟 Applications are especially encouraged from people working with diverse or marginalised communities
Eligible Countries
🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina, 🇽🇰 Kosovo
What to Expect
🎲 Non-formal education: a structured but flexible approach relying on holistic methods, engagement, peer-to-peer learning, creativity, fun and gamified approaches
🪞 A learner-centred, participatory approach: be ready to learn, unlearn, question assumptions, engage in dialogue across differences and challenge yourself and others respectfully
Your Commitment
✅ Participate fully in both training courses (September and November) and all programme sessions
🤝 Actively contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment
📣 Develop follow-up activities after the trainings, including local or cross-border initiatives with other participants
Funding
💸 Under Erasmus+, participation is free of charge
🏠 Accommodation and food (3 meals per day plus coffee breaks) covered
✈️ Travel costs covered according to Erasmus+ regulations
🛂 Visa costs reimbursed for participants requiring visas
The Details
📍 Location: Pullach/Munich, Germany
📅 Dates: Stage 1, 1 to 6 September 2026 (+2 travel days); Stage 2, 17 to 22 November 2026 (+2 travel days). Both stages are mandatory
👥 For: 25 youth workers, leaders and activists aged 18+ from the partner countries
💬 Language: English
💸 Funding: Erasmus+ (free; accommodation, food and travel covered; visa costs reimbursed)
How to Apply
📝 Fill in the application form (linked below). Questions can be sent to conflictual.potentials@planimpact.de
Deadline
📅 19 June 2026
Links
📝 Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLScJbwoSDF4VncZn1lGldH5S1pF9mEJMBJez-Gn1AvkwKaDoBQ/viewform
📄 Infopack: https://medium.com/planimpactgroup/e5c6b676b18d
📧 Questions: conflictual.potentials@planimpact.de
