Plurality and diversity characterize our society. As part of the seminar, participants will reflect on their own experiences and expand their knowledge of diversity (e.g. diversity dimensions, intersectionality, prejudice, inclusion). They reflect on their own (group) identity, address
discrimination and exclusion mechanisms and develop strategies for dealing with diversity. In this training setting, we want to empower youth workers to open dialogue spaces around diversity in a transformative way.
The training focuses on the participants, aiming to engage them through their interests and ideas in a participatory learning process. This approach ensures that all participants can engage meaningfully, regardless of their prior knowledge, skills, or abilities. The goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and learn through direct experience and collaboration.

The training will apply a non-formal learning approach. We want to enable the personal and social development for all participants through different interactive methods. The training consists of a mix of theoretical input, participatory and transformative methods, as well as group work.

The training aims:
– to promote dialog and understanding of diversity
– to create a supportive and inclusive environment
– to share methods on how to encourage volunteers, mentors, and youth workers to seek ways of recognizing and working with people with fewer opportunities
– to recognize internal and external impact
– to offer a practical step-by-step guide on how to implement an inclusive activity
Who can participate?
We invite participants from organizations from partner and program countries to the training. We intend to host 2 to 3 participants/country.
We are happy to host participants with a physical disability or from other marginalized groups. Please reach out to see how we can make sure you can participate.

Please note that we are looking for participants who are active in your organization (youth workers, volunteers, staff, trainers). All participants should be
 18+ (no upper age limit!).
 Engaged in the work of your organisation (as volunteers, staff member, youth workers or as part of the organisation’s board).
 Able to attend the whole duration of the training course.
 Able to work in English (if this is not possible, please let us know, so we can arrange an interpreter).
 Ready to pass the knowledge on in your organisation and train colleagues after the training.
The main working language will be English.

The training will take place in Vienna from Monday, 18.11. to Friday, 22.11.2024 (ARRIVAL DAY 17.11.2024 DEPARTURE DAY 23.11.2024) at the Vienna Youth Hostel Brigittenau: https://www.oejhv.at/en/youth-hostels/vienna/1200-vienna/youth-hostel-brigittenau/
The venue is accessible for wheelchair users!

Please send us your applications latest by 25.10.2024. We are looking forward to receiving your expressions of interest!
For the registration, we kindly ask you participants to fill out the registration form: https://forms.gle/LXmwcxwpRDohJURm7

For questions please contact: Man Zhang
Email: man.zhang@grenzenlos.or.at