🇪🇸 Erasmus+ Online E Learning by Spain 🌍 Climate Action Skills for Young Leaders in Africa and Europe 🌱

Description

Young people across Africa and Europe are taking climate action in their communities. YCAN We Can is a free online course that strengthens their skills to create greater impact and drive positive change

YCAN We Can: open call for participants

About YCAN

YCAN (Youth Climate Action Network) brings together youth organisations from Europe and Africa to support young people and youth workers who want to take action on climate change in their communities. The project connects learning, practice and community, so that young people can turn their ideas and energy into real, lasting change.

About the YCAN We Can online course

Many young people across Africa and Europe already lead change in their communities. YCAN We Can helps us take that work further.

YCAN We Can is a free online course for youth workers, young activists and community leaders who want to take climate action in their own communities. Over eight weeks, you will build your knowledge, look after your own wellbeing and develop practical skills to design, fund and share a climate project. You will learn alongside other young people from Europe and Africa, share ideas and get feedback from your peers.

This 8-week online course gives us practical skills in climate action, from wellbeing and project design to advocacy and digital communication. We learn together in live online sessions and do about 6 hours of work at home each week.

Key dates

Applications open: now Applications close: 15 November 2026 Results: by the end of November 2026 Course: 15 January to 12 March 2027 (8 weeks)

What we learn

Over 8 weeks, we work through six modules:

Climate Change and Sustainability Mental Wellness & Resilience Circular Economy for people and planet Project Design and Fundraising Advocacy and Community Engagement Digital Communications and Visibility

How it works

The course is online, so we can join from home. Each week we meet in live online sessions and spend about 6 hours on activities and learning at home. We also connect with other young climate leaders across two continents.

Who can apply

Aged 18 to 30 Living in Africa or Europe Working with or active in a community, as a youth worker, volunteer or local leader Wanting to build skills in climate action Able to take part in English Able to commit to the full 8 weeks

How to apply

We have up to 60 places. The application form is short. The call may close before 15 November if we receive 100 applications, so we encourage early applications.

Activity details

Activity type

E-learning

Activity dates

15 January - 12 March 2027

Location

Online, Spain

Application deadline

15 November 2026

Selection date

30 November 2026

Participants

60

Recommended for

Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth policy makers, Youth coaches

Working language

English

Organiser

Costs

Participation fee

This is an online activity. So, the participation is free of charge.

Accommodation and food

This is an online activity. So, the participation is free of charge.

Travel reimbursement

This is an online activity. So, the participation is free of charge.

Looking for participants from

81 countries can apply. The activity takes place in Online, Spain.