An International Training for Youth Activists
Are you passionate about climate justice and sustainability? Do you want to collaborate with international activists and deepen your engagement in climate action? Join us for a unique training experience that focuses on exploring climate justice, nurturing resilience, and empowering action!
Why Participate?
- Connect with international activists, movements, and initiatives working for climate justice.
- Exchange perspectives on activism, climate conflicts, and learn from others’ experiences.
- Share your challenges in navigating the climate crisis.
- Learn mediation tools to handle conflicts related to climate activism.
- Build emotional resilience and receive support in your activism journey.
- Gain official recognition (Youthpass) for your participation.
Sustainable climate action requires not only knowledge but also emotional strength and practical skills. That’s why this training is structured around three key elements:
HEAD – Understanding Climate Justice
Climate justice is deeply connected to global inequalities and political conflicts. This training will provide a space to:
- Explore the meaning of climate justice and the conflicts it generates.
- Analyze climate-related challenges and develop strategies for collective action.
- Navigate conflicts within yourself and in your community.
HEART – Emotional Resilience in Activism
Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is our reality. Activism brings up complex emotions such as grief, anger, frustration, fear, and even shame. This training will offer a supportive space to:
- Reflect on these emotions and acknowledge the deep challenges of climate and political injustice.
- Address personal and collective struggles in activism.
- Develop resilience to sustain long-term engagement.
HANDS – Taking Meaningful Action
Despite challenges, collective action is powerful. We will focus on:
- Exploring practical ways to channel energy into activism.
- Identifying individual and collective actions for a just and sustainable future.
- Learning tools to navigate conflicts and build stronger activist communities.
What Will You Gain?
✔ A deeper understanding of climate justice and its connection to global inequalities.
✔ Emotional resilience tools for personal and collective struggles.
✔ Specialized knowledge on Food Justice.
✔ Conflict resolution strategies for youth work and activism.
✔ First-hand insights from grassroots movements and climate justice initiatives.
✔ A strong network of youth activists across Europe and neighboring regions.
✔ Official recognition of your participation (Youthpass).
Conditions for Participation (Erasmus+ Regulations)
Arrival: 21.07.2025 (afternoon)
Departure: 28.07.2025 (morning)
Age Requirement: 18+ (no upper limit)
Language: English (good command required)
Location: Darmstadt Forest, near Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Experience: Some background in non-formal youth learning or political education is required.
Accommodation & Meals: Covered by ICJA, the hosting organization.
Participation Fee
- Germany, Western & Northern Europe: €50
- Southern & Eastern Europe: €25
Travel Reimbursement (Erasmus+ Flat Rate)
Reimbursement is based on the distance traveled and prioritizes sustainable transport:
| Distance (km) | Standard Travel (€) | Green Travel (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-99 | Max 28 | – |
| 100-499 | Max 56 | Max 211 |
| 500-1999 | Max 285 | Max 309 |
| 2000-2999 | Max 417 | Max 395 |
| 3000-3999 | Max 535 | Max 580 |
| 4000+ | Max 785 | – |
Use this tool to calculate the distance from your hometown to the venue:
Erasmus+ Distance Calculator
We encourage participants to choose sustainable means of transport!
If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a movement towards a more just and sustainable world!
Contact for questions:
Nikolaus Ell & Tatevik
Youth Exchange , ICJA e.V.
youthexchange@icja.de
