Narratives and Critical Thinking in Geopolitics — Francie

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Erasmus+, Klíčová Akce 1: tréninkový kurz

Termín konání: 22.—30. leden 2026

Místo konání: Cornus, Francie

Český tým: 5 účastníků (ve věku 18+)

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  • €309 v případě letecké dopravy,
  • €417 v případě pozemní dopravy (= pouze autobusy/vlaky).

Hostitelská organizace: Du Grain A Moudre

Popis projektu:

This Erasmus+ training brings together 25 youth workers from France, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, and Estonia. Its goal is to strengthen their skills in critical thinking and geopolitical awareness, using tools like storytelling, educational games, and media analysis.

We are therefore looking for active youth workers who are interested by this topic. 

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„It takes a village to raise a child.“ This African proverb reminds us that a child’s development thrives on diversity—of perspectives, experiences, and practices. But in today’s fragmented world, where information floods in from every direction, what is our role as youth workers in nurturing independent, critical thinkers?

How do we guide young people without imposing our own biases? How do we teach critical thinking in an era of relentless media saturation, where algorithms shape perceptions and misinformation spreads faster than truth? The challenges are immense: polarization over questions like migration, climate crisis, and armed conflicts can fuel radicalization, while the sheer volume of information makes discernment harder than ever.

Yet, the ability to analyze, question, and contextualize information is not just a skill—it’s a necessity for young people to navigate the world and for society to remain cohesive. That’s why this training will use a real-world case study (such as the U.S. elections or the war in Ukraine) as a guiding thread, helping youth workers deepen their geopolitical knowledge while honing their critical analysis of media narratives.

Through writing exercises, storytelling techniques, and narrative deconstruction, we’ll explore how to articulate complex realities—giving young people the tools to name, understand, and challenge the world they inherit. Because true empowerment begins when they can put words to the present.

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Description:

This 7-day Erasmus+ training brings together 25 youth workers from France, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, and Estonia. Its goal is to strengthen their skills in critical thinking and geopolitical awareness, using tools like storytelling, educational games, and media analysis.

Participants will explore the historical links between past events and their impact on today’s global landscape. Through a series of case studies, they will deepen their understanding of contemporary geopolitical dynamics and learn to apply an analytical framework that helps unpack the multiple dimensions of a conflict.

They will delve into key issues such as misinformation, international conflicts (including Ukraine and the Middle East), and media bias, using dynamic non-formal education methods—such as structured debates, world café discussions, and immersive simulations.

The program blends theoretical insights with hands-on practice, featuring interactive workshops and guided reflection to tailor tools to their specific local realities.

A core focus will be sharpening critical thinking skills, crucial for navigating today’s complex and often polarized media landscape. Participants will gain practical, ready-to-use tools to help young people recognize disinformation, propaganda, and fake news, along with engaging pedagogical approaches to address these challenges effectively. By the end, they will be better equipped to empower young people to analyze, question, and understand the world around them with clarity and confidence


Objectives:

We wish more specifically to:

  • interrogate critical thinking awareness
  • analyse our practice and our posture
  • acquire knowledge about geopolitics
  • develop skills on the tool of comics
  • exchange good practices of each organization on the different topics of the project

Participants‘ profile:

We are looking for professional youth workers who have an interest in geopolitics and global education.

It is important that participants are able to integrate the learning outcomes of this training into their professional practice and contribute with their own experience during the sessions.

Suitable profiles may include social workers, teachers, community educators, trainers, youth leaders, NGO staff, or any professionals involved in projects related to global citizenship, international solidarity, media literacy, or conflict analysis.

We encourage the participation of individuals with diverse profiles, experiences, and learning needs, as this variety enriches the collective process.

The training will be conducted in English. A good level of English is required for this training (understanding and being understood).

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