HOSTING ORGANISATION: Fundació Catalunya Voluntària
DATES: 27 November – 3 December 2026.
LOCATION: Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona).
PLACES: 4
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 September 2026
PARTICIPATION FEE: €0
SELECTION: Based exclusively on the application form (pre-selected candidates will be invited to a short online interview).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The training course is dedicated to developing social and political advocacy skills related to peace, while also fostering exchange, collaboration and peer learning among the participants: 24 people residing in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Germany, Spain and Italy. Participants will learn about some of the main initiatives, networks and organisations addressing peace-related issues, as well as existing alliances for the implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda.
The activity consists of 4 activities: 3 preparatory online webinars and an in-person activity in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona).
TASKS AND ACTIVITIES:
Before the activity:
Participate in a preparatory online meeting of a maximum duration of 90 minutes.
Participate in 3 preparatory online webinars, each lasting a maximum of 120 minutes (in the afternoon, during October and November; dates to be confirmed).
Organise the round-trip travel itinerary to Vilanova i la Geltrú, using an ecological and economical means of transport.
Keep all travel tickets.
During the activity:
Participate in the activities included in the programme.
Share practices, experiences and knowledge related to the topics of the activity.
After the activity:
Participate in an evaluation and follow-up meeting.
Disseminate the results of the activities within the organisation you represent.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE:
Age: Between 18 and 29 years old.
Interest: In improving social and political advocacy skills for peace, as well as learning and putting into practice the knowledge acquired.
Be part of a non-profit and non-governmental organisation that is youth-led or focused on working with young people.
High level of English (B2).
What do you need to do to participate?
Prepare your answers to complete an extensive online application form, which asks about your personal experiences and motivations, as well as about the organisation you will represent during the course, etc.
Prepare your CV in English.
Complete the application form through this link: APPLICATION FORM LINK
For more information about the project, you can send an email to: projectes@catalunyavoluntaria.cat
The activity is carried out with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Commission, within the framework of the “Amani Pamoja” project, resulting from the collaboration between Fundació Catalunya Voluntària, Agency for Peace (Italy), Centre for Youth Dialogue (Tanzania), Lamu Youth Alliance (Kenya) and Peace Up!/Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (Germany).