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In Ukraine, with Ukraine – Empowering Youth Work in Times of War
Training Course
17-22 May 2025 | Chernivtsi, Ukraine
This capacity building event brings together professionals and organizations committed to strengthening youth work in challenging contexts. Through hands-on workshops, peer learning, and expert insights, participants will explore innovative strategies for working with displaced and war-affected youth.
Beyond learning, this event is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, build lasting partnerships, and develop joint initiatives for more inclusive and effective youth work. By collaborating across borders, we look to create stronger support systems and impactful projects for young people.
Program highlights:
- Interactive workshops and peer learning on fostering well-being and creating diverse-sensitive, inclusive learning environments for trauma-affected youth.
- Insights from youth work experts on innovative strategies in crisis contexts, with space for experience-sharing and exchange.
- On-Spot Visits - Exploring approaches to strengthening resilience, inclusion, and youth empowerment through dialogue with tangible local initiatives, such as:
- Youth Residence Chernivtsi: Young Voices at the Cente
Supporting displaced and local youth through community building and social transformation.
- Inclusive Social Enterprises in Action: A Café That Creates Change - A social enterprise fostering employment and inclusive community development in challenging times. - Opportunities to build partnerships, collaborate across borders, and strengthen youth work initiatives.
In the event, you will gain:
- Gain Experience – Develop first-hand insights into the realities of youth work in a war-affected community.
- Enhance Practical Skills – Learn inclusive approaches, best practices, and effective methods for supporting displaced and trauma-affected young people.
- Foster Personal Growth – Strengthen your ability to build resilience, adaptability, and well-being—both for yourself and the young people you work with.
- Expand Your Network & Collaborate – Connect with like-minded professionals and organizations to develop future partnerships and international youth initiatives.
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Apply now! Application deadline (24h UTC): 8 April 2025 Date of selection: 14 April 2025Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13338
This Training Course is
for 30 participants
from Eastern Partnership countries 
, Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries , Western Balkan countries
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth policy makers, Youth coaches, social workers, educators, community leaders, representatives of NGOs and civil society organizations
Working language(s):
English
Kreisau-Initiative e. V. (Youth NGO)
The Kreisau-Initiative e.V. is a Berlin based non-governmental organization dedicated to international exchange, inclusive education, and democratic participation, with a strong focus on historical-political education, inclusion, human rights, and sustainable development.
Contact for questions:
Alla Bahlei
E-Mail:
Phone: +49 (0) 30 53 89 31 63 65
Costs
Participation fee
The participant fee for this event is 60 Euro and contributes to all relevant project costs, including travel, food and accommodation.
However, we believe that financial barriers should not prevent anyone from participating. If the fee is a challenge for you or your organization, please reach out to us—we are open to finding solutions together. Your commitment to youth work matters more than financial constraints, and we encourage you to apply!
Accommodation and food
This capacity building event is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
It will cover the main expences, including accommodation in single and double rooms, full board, and the implementation of the training programme, including trainers' and experts' fees.
Travel reimbursement
Travel costs will be reimbursed based on actual expenses, up to the maximum lump sum amounts determined by travel distances (in Euros). The distance band of maximum reimbursement per participant is based on the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
10-99 km – 28€ / green travel 56 €
100-499 km – 211€ / green travel – 285€
500-1999 km – 309€/ green travel – 417€
2000-2999 km – 395€/ green travel – 535€
We prioritize eco-friendly practices and encourage green travel whenever possible. If feasible, opt for sustainable transport options to help reduce our environmental impact.
Traveling to Ukraine can be challenging under the current circumstances. Reaching the venue is possible via Poland or Romania, with several available routes.
To make your journey as smooth as possible, we have identified a set of travel options and will discuss them individually with each participant. Our team will provide guidance and support to ensure a well-organized trip.
Safety is a key concern when traveling to Ukraine. Chernivtsi is in a comparatively safe region, located in western Ukraine, away from active war zones. Nevertheless, participants take part in the event at their own risk.
The training venue is equipped with considerable safety infrastructure, including an air raid shelter, and independent water resources. Additinally, we have a safety concept in place, which will be shared with all participants. Safety is our priority, and we will stay in close contact with participants to provide updates and guidance as needed.