Training Course: "S.A.N.T.A. - Say, Act: Never This Again!" in Czech Republic

Training Course: "S.A.N.T.A. - Say, Act: Never This Again!"
14-21 December 2021 | Sluňákov, Horka nad Moravou, Olomouc, Czech Republic

"Say, Act: Never This Again!" is a 7-days training course that wants to explore tools and methodologies based on performative arts and personal narratives aimed at empowering young people by improving their communication skills and supporting them in the process of making their voices heard. The training will be realised using a range of experiential learning opportunities, non-formal educational approaches and a wealth of youth work theory and practice to actively engage and develop the skills of the participants.

This training aims to offer a platform where to tackle the issue of youth marginalisation while developing and understanding the principles of meaningful expression and active listening skills based on an awareness of youth work principles and practice, and to explore the opportunities Erasmus+ offers to apply these competences.

The objectives of the project are therefore as follows:
to explore the concept of "transformational storytelling", how to use storytelling as tool for innovation to change and self-development;
to understand how storytelling, playback theatre and stand up comedy skills can be used as creative methods to let youth express and address their marginalisation;
to develop an action plan for participants to engage their youth in their organisation's context as well as the regional and European level;
to implement the lessons learned and action plans in the partner organisations and virtually share and evaluate the activities organised.