Erasmus+, Klíčová Akce 1: tréninkový kurz
Termín konání: 24. leden—1. únor 2026
Místo konání: Révfülöp (jezero Balaton), Maďarsko
Český tým: 5 účastníků (ve věku 18+)
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V rámci programu ERASMUS+ jsou následující finanční specifika: v rámci všech projektů je kompletně (ze 100%) zajištěno jídlo, ubytování, aktivity, a to vše je zcela pokryto z fondů EU programu ERASMUS+ a zařízeno organizátory. Účastníkům dále budou proplaceny cestovní náklady (reimbursement) z místa bydliště v ČR do místa konání projektu ve výši max. €180/účastník. Prosím berte na vědomí, že u českého týmu je možná jen a pouze pozemní doprava (= pouze autobusy/vlaky)
Hostitelská organizace: MeOut Group
Popis projektu:
“Step Up” is a non formal education training course dedicated to community organising and the creation of strong grassroots movements. The course is designed to push participants beyond their comfort zones, spark critical thinking, and strengthen their capacity to act and support for actions their local communities .
Participants will learn how to connect with others who share similar values, build collective initiatives, and move beyond conventional organisational hierarchies in favour of more participatory approaches. In line with Erasmus+ priorities, the project contributes to the development of inclusive and cohesive societies where citizens actively participate in democratic processes. It supports the growth of social capital among young people, enhances youth empowerment, and encourages active civic engagement.
Through the framework of Youth Workers Mobility, the initiative strengthens the role of youth workers at both local and European levels, enabling them to become effective community organisers capable of fostering community leadership and sustainable social change.
Objectives:
1) The project aims to develop community organising skills among youth workers across Europe, enabling them to act as community organisers in their own local contexts. Participants will discover how to recognize local needs, exchanging experiences, and encouraging community action, thereby strengthening community power and independence.
2) Second objective is to equip youth workers with practical tools for assessing community needs and applying anthropological observation methods to better understand local challenges that can be addressed through community organising.
3) Additionally, the project seeks to introduce non-violent action strategies that enhance coordination, communication, and mobilization within communities.
EXPECTED RESULTS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knowledge
- Core principles/stages of community organising and grassroots movement-building.
- Basics of needs assessment + anthropological observation to understand local challenges.
Skills
- Carry out a simple community mapping and needs assessment (stakeholders, priorities, evidence).
- Facilitate participatory processes and coordinate non-violent actions (communication, mobilisation).
Attitudes:
- Commitment to inclusive, community-led democracy and shared decision-making.
- Confidence and responsibility to act as a community organiser using non-violent approaches.
Participants‘ profile:
- Youth workers or people interested in working with young people (no age limit)
- Able to communicate and work in English in an international group
- Interested in community organising, building grassroots initiatives, and strengthening community participation.
- Curious about assessing local community needs and exploring simple anthropological observation methods
- Open to learning and practicing non-violent action and mobilisation strategies
- Motivated to share experiences and knowledge, learn from others, and contribute actively to the group process.
- Available to participate for the full duration of the training course and to engage in follow-up actions in their local context.
- Brings a respectful, proactive, and constructive attitude, supporting inclusion and participatory ways of working.
About the trainer:
Galina Karpenko – educator and non-formal education trainer, with solid experience as an international project coordinator. She works as a community organiser and volunteer in local initiatives that support young people’s participation, empowerment, and sustainable community life.
In her training practice, she focuses on participatory learning, critical reflection, and practical tools for community organising—helping participants translate ideas into realistic actions they can implement in their own local contexts.
