Empowering youth workers to build safer, more inclusive communities ๐ฌ๐
๐๏ธ Organisers
Implemented in Berlin, Germany ๐ฉ๐ช with partners from:
๐ฆ๐น Austria | ๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic | ๐ซ๐ท France | ๐ฉ๐ช Germany | ๐ฎ๐น Italy | ๐ต๐ฑ Poland
๐ About the Project
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most persistent violations of human rights worldwide. This Erasmus+ training course is designed to equip youth workers and educators with the tools to recognize, address, and prevent GBV through education and youth work.
Participants will explore how gender, power, and social structures interact โ and how youth workers can create safe, empowering environments for young people to learn and grow.
This course combines theory and practice, helping participants move from awareness to action.
๐ก By the end of the training, you will:
- Understand key concepts ofย gender and GBV
- Learn how toย identify and respondย to GBV situations
- Gain practical skills forย non-formal education and facilitation
- Explore ways to design and implementย local GBV prevention activities
- Visit Berlin-based organisations to seeย real examples of good practice
More info: Infopack
Apply here: Application Form
๐ฏ Objectives
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Strengthen participantsโ understanding of non-formal education and its application in GBV prevention.
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Build knowledge of gender, gender equality, and violence dynamics.
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Develop skills for designing and delivering educational activities addressing GBV.
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Introduce tools like Erasmus+ and Youthpass for learning recognition.
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Empower participants to design and implement local-level GBV prevention initiatives.
๐ Learning Approach
The training uses non-formal education and experiential learning, ensuring participation, reflection, and inclusivity.
Participants will engage in:
๐ฌ Interactive workshops & simulations
๐งฉ Team discussions & feedback circles
๐ช Self-reflection & peer learning
๐๏ธ Field visits to Berlin-based organisations
Through this process, theyโll develop assertive communication skills, explore gender equality, and learn how to move from bystanders to active change agents.
๐ก Accommodation & Practical Info
- ๐๏ธ Accommodation, food, and materials areย 100% coveredย by Erasmus+
- โ๏ธ Travel costs reimbursed up to Erasmus+ limits (based on distance)
- ๐ Training hosted inย Berlin, Germany
- ๐ฌ Working language:ย English
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Preparatoryย online courseย before the training + follow-up tasks after completion
๐ฅ Participant Profile
Open to youth workers, educators, and NGO professionals (18+) from partner countries who are:
- ๐ง At the beginning of their journey in GBV prevention
- ๐ฌ Interested in non-formal education and human rights
- โ Motivated to build safer, inclusive youth environments
- ๐ฑ Ready to design and implement aย local follow-up activityย after the course
๐ Partner Countries
๐ฆ๐น Austria | ๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic | ๐ซ๐ท France | ๐ฉ๐ช Germany | ๐ฎ๐น Italy | ๐ต๐ฑ Poland
๐ Application Deadline
31 October 2025
๐ Application Link
๐ฅ Apply here
๐ Read the Infopack





