EKO is happy to announce the successful completion of another impactful training course! The project “From Challenge to Change” united 18 participants from Greece, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, North Macedonia, Finland, Croatia and Slovenia. It was organized by the Croatian organization Argonauta and took place in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia, from 06 to 11 March 2025.
Aims & Objectives of the Project
This project aimed to equip youth workers with leadership and conflict management skills to inspire and guide young people, fostering active participation and positive change in their communities.
More specifically, the objectives were to:
- Develop confidence and practical tools for youth workers to lead teams and activities effectively.
- Strengthen conflict management skills, providing techniques to handle and resolve conflicts in youth work settings.
- Empower youth workers to motivate and support young people in creating community-based initiatives.
- Encourage knowledge-sharing and cross-cultural cooperation to strengthen international partnerships.
Workshops & Activities of the Project
Through this project, participants had the opportunity to develop leadership and conflict resolution skills, fostering a desire for societal progress and promoting active participation in their communities. During the project, participants explored practical tools through engaging activities, such as outdoor exercises designed to simulate leadership challenges and role-playing scenarios to practice conflict resolution and mediation techniques.
Participants engaged in collaborative dialogue, sharing experiences and working together to find innovative solutions to challenges in youth work. These activities encouraged mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and personal growth while enhancing their leadership capabilities and conflict management skills.
Facilitators created a supportive and inclusive environment where participants could design strategies to apply their new skills within their organizations and communities. By the end of the project, participants gained practical tools and strategies to implement in their local settings, contributing to youth empowerment and fostering positive change. In summary, all team members enhanced their competencies while contributing to the vision of a more inclusive and empowered society.
It is an amazing opportunity and a great experience for EKO’s team.
Valia and Athina were the amazing Greek team members whom we want to thank for all their contributions and collaboration throughout the project!
As EKO, we are very grateful for that amazing opportunity given to the Greek team. We thank our Croatian partner Argonauta and the members of the hosting organization for all their hard work and for creating such an impactful project!
Thank you – Ευχαριστούμε – zahvaljujemo se!
