🌍 Applications Are Open for the “Voices That Matter” Training Course
The “Voices That Matter” training course aims to explore underrepresented groups, barriers to participation, and how young people and youth workers can take action.

Participants will discover practical methods for creating social impact through advocacy, forum theatre, digital visibility, campaign work, and public actions.

The training has a practical and action-oriented structure, aiming to support participants in developing locally applicable initiatives.

ℹ️ Capacity is limited to 2 participants.

📅 Program Details

  • Dates: June 1 - 8, 2026
  • Location: Varna, Bulgaria
  • Capacity: 2 participants
  • Travel Support: 285 Euro (Green Travel)
  • Application Deadline: Saturday, May 23
  • Certificate: Erasmus+ Youthpass certificate

🎯 Training Content

  • Inclusion and participation
  • Barriers to civic participation
  • The concept of power and privilege
  • Advocacy tools
  • Forum theatre methods
  • Campaign development
  • Digital visibility
  • Local impact and follow-up activities

👥 Who Can Apply?

  • Young people who want to experience international learning
  • Those who want to develop themselves in advocacy and youth work
  • Young people interested in campaign development, social impact, and digital visibility
  • Young people and youth workers who want to develop locally applicable ideas

✨ What Will Participants Gain? 

  • Experience working with international teams
  • Advocacy and campaign development skills
  • The opportunity to learn forum theatre and creative methods
  • Experience using digital visibility and social impact tools
  • Development of locally applicable social impact ideas
  • Improved intercultural learning and communication skills
  • Erasmus+ Youthpass certificate

Participant Expectations:

  • Having at least a B1 level of English proficiency and being able to actively participate throughout the program.
  • Being motivated to attend all sessions regularly and fully during the entire program period.
  • Priority will be given to applicants who have previously taken part in youth work, volunteering, or project-based activities.
  • A strong interest in engaging in youth-related activities and a motivation for sustainable volunteering will be considered an advantage.

🌱 Important Notes

  • Green Travel is supported.
  • Travel support is 285 Euro under the Green Travel option.
  • Due to the close project dates, priority will be given to participants who have a green passport or a valid visa.
  • Early application is recommended as capacity is limited to 2 participants.

We welcome applications from young people who want to experience international learning and develop themselves in advocacy and youth work. 🌍
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