About the project
Our main activity is an 8-days residential training course built on the specific methodology for community development and containing 2 community building practicing events – “Learning Lab” and “City Event”: on the 4th and 7th day of the program participants will get a chance to design and facilitate community building sessions themselves for each other and the outer public. The program has various methods to foster learning and personal growth among participants. There will be group work, work in pairs & sub-groups, outdoor activities, roleplay, simulations, body-awareness exercises, coaching & mentoring techniques, debriefings and reflection circles that are used to ensure experiential and embodied learning  processes for the participants.

Aim
1- Participating organisations will learn new methodology and a set of tools to improve their work with local communities;
2- Youth workers, youth leaders and trainers will develop their competences on building and managing groups, conflict resolution, intercultural dialogue, problem solving and resilience.

Learning Objectives
– Understanding the concept of community building and its importance in fostering social cohesion and inclusion,
– Developing skills in identifying and engaging with diverse communities, including those that are marginalized or underrepresented,
– Learning techniques for facilitating community-led initiatives and projects, and understanding the role of community participation in decision-making,
– Understanding the role of media and technology in community building, and learning how to leverage these tools for community engagement and empowerment,
– Developing skills in strategic planning, project management, and evaluation for community building projects,
– Building a network of peers in the field of community building, and learning from their experiences and best practices,
– Applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the training course to design and implement a community building project in their own community.

Profile of the participants
● Youth leaders/ youth workers/ active volunteers of your organization,
● Proficient English
● Age 18+
● 4/3 participants per country

Portugal 4
Greece 4
Italy 3
Spain 3
Romania 3
Estonia 3
Sweden 3

Practical information
Travel budget
Portugal 360 €
Greece 360 €
Italy 275 €
Spain 360 €
Romania 275 €
Estonia 275 €
Sweden 23 €

Insurance and Covid-19 info
All participants need to have valid health and travel insurance in case of sickness that will hinder them from traveling home after the project ends. In case of a covid-19 outbreak, we will isolate the participant/s, and monitor the other participants who the person/s were sharing a room with.. In case of an outbreak, Globala Kronoberg will pay for self tests for all participants, and support any person in need of hospital care.

Venue
Ekhagen Conference is a hotel located in Grimslöv, a town located 20 km from Växjö, which is the region’s capital city. It’s located in the heart of Småland, near Åsnen National Park. Here there are beautiful natural areas with hiking trails and lakes with opportunities for, among other things, swimming, fishing, paddling and many other outdoor activities. The proximity to Grimslövs Folkhögskola, provides access to a fully equipped sports hall, football pitch, gym and beach volleyball court.
Globala Kronoberg has a non-alcohol or drug-policy, which states that no staff or participant can partake in our activities if they are intoxicated. During the training lunch and dinner will be served in a nearby restaurant, also connected to the folkshögskola, breakfast will be served in the hotel.

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