Dates: 8-12 September 2025 (Travel days 7 and 13 September)
Location: Ostello Villa Olanda – Luserna San Giovanni – Italy
Language: English
Open to: Young people from Ukraine, the Middle East, Council of Europe member states, and other conflict-affected regions
Participation fee: the participation fee is 50€ and includes accommodation and meals. Travel and visa costs will be reimbursed. The participation fee can be waived on request.
Application form for participants from the Middle East – deadline for applications 15 June 2025
Join us for a 5-day international youth training designed to empower young people affected by war and displacement, especially those from Ukraine and other conflict zones. This training offers a safe and dynamic space for young participants to connect across borders, share experiences, and build practical skills for resilience, social action, and peacebuilding.
Bringing together youth from Ukraine, the Middle East, and across Europe (including regions impacted by conflict such as Armenia and Georgia), this training fosters dialogue, collaboration, and mutual support. Rooted in Christian values, the programme also explores the role of faith, spiritual resilience, and community engagement in times of crisis.
This training will create a collaborative space for growth, healing, and shared action, where every participant brings their voice and experience to the table.
What to Expect
This training is built on the principles of human rights education and non-formal learning, creating a participatory, inclusive, and dynamic environment. You’ll experience:
- Interactive, learner-centered sessions that emphasise peer exchange, group reflection, and learning-by-doing
- Gamified and experiential methods that make learning engaging, practical, and relevant to real-life challenges
- A strong focus on cross-regional solidarity, connecting youth who have experienced the effects of war and displacement to share testimonies and resilience strategies
- Faith-based reflections and discussions on maintaining spiritual strength during crises, with examples of grassroots peacebuilding initiatives such as social kitchens, community aid, reconstruction, and interfaith efforts
- Daily moments of prayer and spiritual grounding, welcoming diverse Christian and interfaith traditions
- Networking opportunities for youth organisations to build future international collaborations
- An intersectional approach that values diversity and addresses the unique experiences shaped by gender, age, ethnicity, and ability
Whether you’re navigating the challenges of displacement or passionate about youth-led peace initiatives, this training is your chance to grow, connect, and make a difference.
Register now to be part of this powerful journey toward healing, action, and hope.
The training is funded by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe under the Special Call for Ukraine