On May 13th to 19th, 5 Austrian participants attended international training in Krakow, Poland learning about topics such as Information and constructive dialogue and Mental health and Wellbeing of young people!
The training was organised as part of the Erasmus+ project European Youth Voices, which aimed to address major youth issues and key priorities of young people in five participating countries: Serbia, Italy, Austria, Latvia, and Poland. For one week, 25 young people, five from each country, gathered in Krakow, Poland, to discuss topics such as information, constructive dialogue, and mental well-being. They discussed current youth issues and opportunities and had the chance to participate in discussions and debates on these matters. The training was conducted in English.
What participants gained:
- English and communication skills
- Leadership experience and youth work expertise
- Knowledge and skills on debating and support of mental health among young people
- How to get access to information
- Broadened network and new partnerships
- Knowledge of other countries and cultures
- One week experience abroad
After returning to Austria, young people took matters into their own hands and organised a series of local activities and workshops, sharing their newly acquired knowledge with other peers and youngsters from the community. These events were in the form of roundtable discussion, public lectures and public debates, giving them an opportunity to raise their voices and safe space for expressing their opinions and beliefs. Events took place across Austria, from Vienna to Salzburg!
