Future Leaders
New ways to youth participation
Learning to create change
Future Leaders is an Erasmus+ partnership between organisations from Slovenia, Italy, and Romania. Together, we are developing practical methods that help young people become active participants in their communities. Instead of talking about participation, we explore it through real experiences, creative methods, and cooperation with local decision-makers.
What have we been doing?
International training in Slovenia
Youth workers from all partner organisations met in Slovenia to explore and test practical methods that encourage active participation. Throughout the training, participants experienced the activities themselves, reflected on their learning, and adapted the methods for future use.
Local testing
The methods are now being tested with young people in each partner country. Feedback from participants helps us improve every activity before it becomes part of the final training programme.
Training course in Italy
The second international training course brought participants together in Torino, Italy, to explore active youth participation and decision-making. Through practical activities, discussions and participatory methods, participants reflected on how to encourage young people to become more involved in shaping their communities. One of the highlights was an exchange with the president of the local council, who shared his vision for the future of Europe and discussed the role of young people in shaping it.
What will the project produce?
By the end of the project, Future Leaders will provide:
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a practical training curriculum,
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tested educational methods,
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activities for working with young people,
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resources that can be used by youth workers and organisations across Europe.
Follow our journey
We regularly share news, photos, and opportunities from the project on our Instagram. Check back to see how the methods develop and what our participants create together