๐ Key Information
Activity โญ๏ธ Title
Organizational development for preparedness: Fostering resilience in youth NGOs
Activity ๐ถ Type | ๐ Dates | ๐Location
Training Course
23-29 October 2026 | Benalmadena, Malaga, Spain
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โ๏ธWhat Is This Training About?
Join our training in Benalmadena, Spain (23-29 Oct 2026) to foster resilience in youth NGOs. Youth workers will learn to improve frameworks, share best practices & build proactive adaptability.
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โน๏ธ Description About The Opportunity
Context and Overview
The youth sector is constantly evolving, requiring organizations to be adaptable and prepared for sudden shifts and future challenges. The training course "[ES-820] Organizational development for preparedness: Fostering resilience in youth NGOs" is designed specifically for professionals active in the fields of non-formal learning and youth work who want to strengthen their organizations from the inside out.
Taking place in Benalmadena, Spain, from October 23nd to 29th, 2026, this mobility will gather youth workers and project managers from across Europe and partner countries. The training focuses on evaluating and enhancing operational frameworks to promote a culture of proactive resilience within youth projects and non-governmental organizations.
Project Objectives
- Equip junior youth workers and project managers with the skills and knowledge necessary to assess and improve their organizations' operational frameworks, fostering a culture of adaptability and proactive resilience.
- Share and analyze successful case studies and best practices in organizational development, focusing on strategies that enhance preparedness for future challenges in youth projects.
- Create a platform for youth workers to connect, share experiences, and collaborate on innovative solutions, thereby strengthening partnerships across diverse youth NGOs.
- Facilitate the creation of tailored action plans for participants, enabling them to implement learned strategies and tools in their respective organizations to enhance preparedness and resilience.
Who is this for?
This training is exclusively targeted at applicants working directly in the field of non-formal learning and youth work. We are looking for:
- Youth workers.
- Youth NGO project managers.
- Individuals with a strong motivation to implement structural and operational improvements within their sending organizations upon their return.
Participants:
24 participants from EU Member States, third countries associated with the programme.
Inclusion: We actively encourage applications from individuals facing fewer opportunities (economic, geographical, or social obstacles), with 4 dedicated spots available.
Sustainability: We prioritize environmental responsibility and have 3 dedicated spots for participants utilizing Green Travel (train, bus, or carpooling).
Application form: https://forms.gle/E2FPhdgKPepQEyiz6
Methodology
The training will be grounded in non-formal education principles. Through interactive workshops, group discussions, and the analysis of successful case studies, attendees will explore strategies that improve organizational preparedness. A core component of the program is the development of tailored action plans, empowering participants to confidently implement effective tools to enhance their organizations' resilience and readiness for upcoming challenges in the youth sector.
Note: For comprehensive details regarding travel reimbursement limits, accommodation (Hotel Flatotel), the detailed daily schedule, and our project's sustainability policy, please refer to the attached Infopack before applying.
Training overview
This Training Course is
for 24 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, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Working language(s):
English
Organiser:
GEYC (Youth NGO)
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๐ฅ Contact
Contact for questions:
Lina Boicu
Website: http://geyc.ro
E-Mail:
Phone: +40740785447
๐ถ Costs
Costs
Participation fee
There is no participation fee for this project.
Accommodation and food
Accommodation and food (3 meals per day + 2 coffee breaks) will br provided by the venue).
Travel costs will be reimbursed within 4 weeks after the project end and completion of all dissemination activities.
Details in the infopack.
Travel reimbursement
Information on travel reimbursement is available in the Infopack.
๐ 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
โ ๏ธ Important Dates
Application deadline (24h UTC): 5 July 2026
Date of selection: 30 July 2026
๐ Official Link
๐๏ธ Documents
Infopack A3 - Organizational development for preparedness Fostering resilience in youth NGOs.pdf
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โ ๏ธ Important Notice
1๏ธโฃ Source of Information
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2๏ธโฃ No Affiliation
YouthWorks Hub is not the organiser, partner, or representative of the projects listed. All applications must be submitted directly to the project coordinator or hosting organisation through the original link, email, etc.
3๏ธโฃ Content May Change
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy and details of the opportunity. Deadlines, eligible countries, activity dates, and other details may change, or the announcement may be withdrawn entirely, at any time after publication. Always check the original link before applying.
4๏ธโฃ Funding
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