Are you a young person affected by war, conflicts, or passionate about peacebuilding?

Join our 5-day international training “A Future and a Hope” to connect, grow, and take action for more resilient communities.

This youth training brings together young people from Ukraine, the Middle East, and Council of Europe member states affected by war, displacement, or social fragmentation. It provides a space for dialogue, collaboration, and skill-building around resilience, youth participation, and social engagement, especially through Christian communities.

The training focuses on fostering spiritual and psychological resilience, sharing best practices for peacebuilding, and strengthening youth solidarity networks. Participants will gain practical tools for social action and develop a deeper understanding of conflict’s impact, becoming empowered advocates for peace across borders.

Age requirement: 18-30 years old

Language requirements: The training will be conducted in English, so participants are expected to have at least an intermediate level of spoken and conversational proficiency.

📅 When: 8-12 September 2025 (travel days 7 and 13)
📍 Where: Ostello Villa Olanda – Luserna San Giovanni (Italy)

Extended (!) Deadline to apply: 14 July 2025

Fees and travels:

  • The participation fee is €50, which covers accommodation, meals, and the program.
  • Travel expenses will be reimbursed if the journey is planned in the most economical way possible. Different arrangements for buying the tickets are possible and can be agreed on with WSCF-Europe.
  • Visas will be reimbursed. It is not possibile to reimburse insurance costs. However, the cost for insurance can be deducted from the participation fee. WSCF-Europe aims to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent anyone from participating in this training, therefore, we are also committed to supporting those who need financial assistance.

Please apply through this application form. Please note that this application forum is only for people living in Council of Europe countries.

For any questions, contact: conference@wscf-europe.org

The project is funded by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe under the Special Call for Ukraine.