13 – 21 January 2026 (including travel days)
Germany
“DESIGN – Developing Educational Strategies for Inclusion and Growth through Non-Formal Education” is an Erasmus+ training course that brings together 34 youth workers from 9 European countries for an intensive learning experience in Berlin. The course addresses one of the most crucial challenges in youth work today: many newcomer youth workers want to create quality learning experiences, yet often struggle to design activities that are engaging, inclusive, and adapted to the diverse needs of young people.
The DESIGN training course is created to strengthen youth workers’ ability to plan, facilitate and evaluate non-formal educational activities using needs-based and competence-based approaches. Through practical sessions, participants will explore how to build learning strategies based on the realities and experiences of young people, to make sure that education becomes more impactful, accessible and relevant.
Over 8 days, youth workers will learn a variety of practical tools, including non-formal learning methodologies, group facilitation, and graphic facilitation, all aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of youth work. The programme emphasises collaboration, peer learning and co-creation, providing participants with a supportive international environment to exchange good practices and develop new ideas together.
By the end of DESIGN, participants will strengthen their professional competences, expand their toolkit of creative and youth-centred methodologies, and they will build a stronger network of international colleagues. They will return back home with a better understanding of how to design impactful, inclusive and engaging learning experiences that support personal growth, participation and well-being of young people.
Germany, Slovakia, I taly, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia
Berlin is the capital and the largest city of Germany, both in terms of population and land area. With over 3.85 million residents, it is the most populated city within the European Union when considering city boundaries. Before traveling, please check the weather forecast. Berlin can be very cold during this period, so make sure to pack warm clothing. The activities will take place in a seminar room located in an area that also functions as a cafeteria. When the weather allows, some sessions will be held outdoors.
The accommodation is „Schullandheim Blumenfisch” in Berlin. There are many options to reach the hotel.
The address is: Am Sandwerder 11, 14109 Berlin, Germany
Accommodation will be shared: Rooms will be divided by gender. Participants from different countries will room together. Each room will host between 3 and 6 people, depending on availability There are also a few single and double rooms reserved for participants with specific needs or disabilities. If these conditions do not suit you, you are free to arrange your own accommodation elsewhere and still take part in the course.
Meals: We will provide three meals per day plus regular tea/coffee breaks For environmental reasons, all meals will be vegetarian or vegan. Dinner will follow a typical German Abendbrot: a light, cold meal with bread and spreads. Dietary needs (allergies, lactose intolerance, gluten-free options, etc.) will be taken into consideration.
There will be 4 participants per country
Accommodation, food and all materials at the project will be covered by the Erasmus+ programme. The travel costs for the Czech participants will be covered within the limit of 285 EUR (use of green travel is mandatory).
Plase note that in case you are selected for the project, you will be asked to pay a membership fee of 900 CZK (or 35 EUR for payments from abroad) – we will use this contribution to cover the compensation for the trip coordinator, the costs of materials and preparation, and the complete support of the participants before, during and after the trip. Instructions for paying the membership fee will be sent to you by e-mail, along with instructions to confirm participation and other steps.
The membership fee also ensures your membership in the Youth Progress organization, free entry to all local activities and is paid annually – if you decide to go on another project with us this calendar year, you will not have to pay it again.
Your participation in the project is fully financed by the ERASMUS+ program. However, the program does not reimburse us, the sending organization, so thank you for helping us continue to provide these great opportunities to young people. 
* In case of cancellation of participation by the participant, the contribution is non-refundable.
** In case of cancellation of the project by the organizers or due to force majeure, the contribution will be refunded to the participant’s account.
*** The membership fee may be waived in exceptional cases, e.g. if the participant faces a financial disadvantage, which will be evaluated individually by the sending organization.