100% OFF- EEE-YFU “Educate to Advocate” Prep Course for PoR

Hi there, Representative! Happy to see you here! In this e-learning course, you will complete modules that will help you prepare for the in-person training. These modules include written assignments with definitions and introductory videos that will familiarize you with the relevant context and vocabulary. Please complete all pre-tasks before the training kicks off in Swotzerland on the 13th November 2024.

Important to note: one of the tasks (the very last one) is to talk with your national member organization. Please have this talk well in time before the training.

If you wish to learn more about the topics included in this e-learning course, you can check out the material in the resource section. There you will find useful links to articles, publications, videos and other material that will help you deepen your knowledge on the relevant topics.

This course has been planned and crafted for you by the trainers Taru, Riikka, Sina and Sebastiam. We look forward to meeting you all soon in Switzerland for the in-person training, and we hope you find this course useful and are happy to receive any feedback!

More info about the project:

YFU, a youth-focused volunteer organisation, believes that involving young people in advocacy, diplomacy, and policymaking is vital for addressing some of today’s most urgent challenges. This training programme is designed to inspire and equip young individuals to engage confidently with political stakeholders, both at the national and European level. In addition, we are committed to championing the needs of youth, while actively promoting and safeguarding pan-European values like democracy & human rights.

To effectively amplify youth voices, it is crucial for youth organisations to collaborate on advocacy initiatives. During a 3-day training course in Switzerland, 40 young representatives from 15 international youth networks will engage with key youth policies and developments in European youth and mobility, while honing skills in representation, networking and policymaking. They will exchange best practices, inspire one another, and build stronger strategic networks for future collaborations.

This training brings together diverse organisations united by shared priorities: inclusion and diversity, removing barriers to learning mobility, recognition of non-formal education, intercultural dialogue, active citizenship, youth participation, and volunteering. Through this collaboration, young activists will not only enhance their individual skills but also strengthen their collective ability to address these crucial topics through ongoing advocacy efforts.