Es werden nur noch Teilnehmende aus Deutschland gesucht. / We are currently seeking participants from Germany only.
Join us from 10–16 November 2025 for an international training course for youth workers and educators. Together, we’ll explore how early social expectations shape gender roles — in youth communities, workplaces, and beyond. Through creative and participatory methods such as games, mural painting and filmmaking, participants will learn to recognise and challenge stereotypes, promote inclusion, and use art and dialogue as tools for social change.
This training course focuses on gender inequality in everyday life — from early social influences and expectations to gender roles in youth communities and professional environments. Participants will explore stereotypes related to jobs, hobbies, and appearance through interactive and creative methods such as card games, board games, simulation exercises and group discussions supported by facts and data.
Through mural painting and participatory filmmaking, participants will use artistic and community-based methods to express messages about equality, inclusion and social change.
The training aims to deepen understanding of gender equality, strengthen the ability to recognise and challenge stereotypes, and empower participants to apply creative, participatory approaches in their own youth work. In the final stage, participants will develop individual and group action plans to bring the outcomes and inspiration of the training into their local communities and organisations.
The training course is open to everyone aged 18 and above who is active or interested in youth work, gender education, or creative community projects – whether professionally, part-time or on a voluntary basis. Participants should be motivated to take part actively, exchange experiences in an international group and explore new perspectives and creative methods related to gender equality and inclusion.
A good command of English is helpful but not mandatory – mutual understanding will be supported through facilitation and non-formal communication methods.
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Monday 10 November |
Arrival Evening Getting to know each other |
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Tuesday 11 November |
Morning Energizer, Teambuilding activities, goals of the training Workshop: Human rights – KIO card game Afternoon Workshop: Sex, gender identity – “When I grow up” board game The situation of women and men: education, work, media – working with data, discussion Evening Film evening – One Day (directed by Zsófia Szilágyi) |
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Wednesday 12 November |
Morning Workshop: Personal experiences – reflective practice (self-portrait practice, sharing) Gender inequality in communities – simulation game Afternoon Workshop: Gender stereotypes and their impact on young people – simulation game, case study Gender-based prejudice among young people – Voice of Youth (analysis of interviews) Evening Game evening |
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Thursday 13 November |
Morning Workshop: Intersectionality – when multiple factors interact (e.g., gender and ethnicity) – group map making Different wages – simulation game Afternoon Trip to the City Center Free time Evening Free evening |
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Friday 14 November |
Morning Workshop: Get to know the “Mural-painting” complex creative method for community and society development Pair painting, small-group painting and drawing (no artistic qualifications required!) Afternoon Workshop Whole group creates a thematic large-scale poster or mural – reflects their thoughts and feelings on the topic Evening Film evening |
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Saturday 15 November |
Morning Workshop: “Participatory film method” – case video, personal experience, dialogue, connection, self-knowledge, filmmaking, acceptance, common cause Creating four short social-media advertisements on the topic Afternoon Workshop Individual / group action plan – what do I bring with me? Evaluation Evening Silent Disco |
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Sunday 16 November |
Departure |
Travel expenses will be reimbursed based on Erasmus+ rules, up to a certain limit.
The Erasmus+ Programme Guide for 2024 has updated the reimbursement rates for travel costs based on distance, and the new values are as follows:
| Distance | Green Travel (€) / person | Non-Green Travel (€) / person |
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| 10–99 km: | €56 | €28 |
| 100–499 km: | €285 | €211 |
| 500–1,999 km: | €417 | €309 |
| 2,000–2,999 km: | €535 | €395 |
| 3,000–3,999 km: | €785 | €580 |
| 4,000–7,999 km: | €1,188 (both green and non-green travel) | |
| 8,000 km or more: | €1,735 (both green and non-green travel) | |
You can get an estimate of the distance that applies to you with the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator.
Green Travel: Travel that use low-emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train, bike or car-pooling. Please check the Eramus+ Programme Guide for further information.
International training courses in the international educational and youth work field offer diverse opportunities for educators, youth workers and volunteers to enhance their skills and knowledge on a global scale. These courses typically cover pedagogical techniques, curriculum development, and educational technology, fostering a cross-cultural perspective.
Participants engage in collaborative learning, gaining insights into varied teaching methodologies, youth engagement strategies, and cultural nuances. Ultimately, these programs equip educators and youth workers with the tools to create more inclusive and effective learning environments and youth development initiatives.
The EJBM regularly offers various international training courses in Magdeburg with different topics and learning objectives.
EJBM training courses are primarily aimed at professionals who are currently actively involved in youth work. Volunteers in the field are also invited to attend. If there are more applications than places available, a pre-selection procedure will take place.
International training courses offer diverse opportunities for educators, youth workers and volunteers to enhance their skills and knowledge on a global scale.
If you have any questions regarding this project, I am glad to help.
Europäische Jugendbildungsstätte Magdeburg
bei der Bildungsnetzwerk Magdeburg gGmbH
Lüttgen-Ottersleben 18a
39116 Magdeburg
