The Youth Worker Forum “Radicalisation” brings together youth workers from across Europe to deeply examine the challenges of youth radicalisation, share expertise, discover innovative approaches, and build a strong international professional network. Hosted at the historic Pestalozzi Children’s Village in Trogen, this unique gathering offers expert input, workshops, peer exchange, and first-hand insights into cutting-edge digital streetwork initiatives in Switzerland.
📅 Activity Period
28 February – 7 March 2026
(Full 1-week international forum)
📍 Location
Trogen, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Pestalozzi Children’s Village – a leading hub for youth education and international cooperation.
🌍 Partner Countries (with flags)
🇦🇹 Austria
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇩🇪 Germany
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇨🇭 Switzerland
👥 Who Can Apply?
Open to:
- Youth workers
- Educators
- NGO staff
- Practitioners working with at-risk youth
Minimum age: 22+
Requirements:
- Experience with adolescents or young adults
- Ability to participate on-site for the full week
- Attendance of at least 1 of 3 preparatory meetings
- Working in contexts involving radicalisation, prevention, or youth risk behaviours
📚 About the Forum
Throughout the week, participants will:
- Attend expert-led workshops
- Explore the radicalisation phenomenon through practical sessions
- Develop action plans for local youth work
- Join discussions led by Pestalozzi Children’s Village specialists
- Connect with professionals from multiple European countries
- Reflect on the intersection between formal and non-formal education
Participants also gain access to the simultaneous European Youth Forum (EYFT), which gathers over 100 young people from Europe to discuss pressing social challenges.
This interaction provides a unique blend of youth worker expertise and youth perspectives.
✨ Programme Highlights
- 🧠 Deep-dive workshops on radicalisation & prevention
- 🗣️ International networking with youth workers across Europe
- 🔍 Insights from digitalstreetwork.ch — Switzerland’s digital outreach youth work model
- 🤝 Participation in EYFT sessions
- 🛠️ Development of practical action plans
- 🌍 Opportunities for long-term cooperation between organisations
🎯 Expected Impact
- Strengthening European cooperation in youth radicalisation prevention
- Exchanging methods across formal & non-formal education
- Increasing visibility of international youth work efforts
- Bringing Swiss best practices to European networks
- Supporting professional development of youth workers
📞 Contact
n.hoch@pestalozzi.ch
+41 76 319 14 80
🔗 Application Link
Apply here: www.pestalozzi.ch/youthworkerforum
🗓 Application Deadline
31 December 2025
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