Call for Training Course Raise Voices for Peace
11. – 17. June 2026 (including travel days)
Ciudad Real, Spain
Call for Training Course Raise Voices for Peace
About the project
Rising Voices for Peace is an Erasmus+ training course that will take place in Ciudad Real, bringing together youth workers from across Europe to strengthen their role as peacebuilders in their communities. In the context of increasing social tensions, migration challenges, and political divisions, the project focuses on equipping participants with practical tools for conflict management, nonviolent communication, and dialogue facilitation. It aims to empower youth workers to better support young people facing discrimination, exclusion, and conflict, while promoting inclusive and peaceful societies.
The training is based on non-formal education and will include interactive workshops, simulations, role-plays, and group discussions focused on peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Participants will also collaborate on developing new Erasmus+ project ideas to ensure long-term impact and cooperation between organisations. By the end of the course, youth workers will gain practical strategies they can directly apply in their daily work and become part of an international network committed to promoting peace, dialogue, and inclusion across Europe.
The venue & accommodation
About Ciudad Real
Ciudad Real is a charming city in central Spain, known for its relaxed atmosphere, rich history, and authentic Spanish culture.
Accommodation
Participants will be staying in triple rooms. The main activities will be happening in different areas of Ciudad Real – 10-20 min. by walk from the hotel. There will be three meals provided per day. Food will be served in the hotel. WiFi will be available.
The eligible participants
There will be 2 participants per country
The participants:
- are aged 18+
- Czech citizen or resident
- are active youth workers, educators, facilitators, trainers, or mentors;
- are directly involved with local youth groups and/or community activities.
- demonstrate strong motivation to participate in all stages of the project (preparation, TC and follow-up).
- show interest in developing practical skills to grow professionally.
- are committed to applying the acquired tools and competences in their local youth work context.
Financial conditions
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.