Crossroads of Media and Youth Work

The "Crossroads of Media and Youth Work" is a 5-day European seminar bringing together 22 youth workers from youth organisations to exchange good practices in media education, learn from each other’s experiences, and explore how media tools and methods can be better used and developed in youth work.

In an era where media shapes how young people learn, express themselves, and engage with society, this seminar creates a collaborative space to reflect, inspire, and connect professionals working at the intersection of media education and youth work.

Objectives

The programme is designed to:

• Share good practices, tools, and methodologies in media education within youth work;
• Learn from the experiences of European organisations that integrate media literacy in their activities;
• Exchange ideas on how existing tools can be adapted, improved, or further developed through cooperation;
• Reflect on how media education can strengthen youth work practices and empower young people;
• Build connections and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

Programme Overview

30 November – Arrival Day

1 December – Intro & Foundations · Organisational Fair

2 December – Inspirational Cases: Tools, Methods & Results · Plenary Exchange

3 December – Interactive Workshops Led by Participants · Cultural & Study Visit

4 December – Round Table: Integrating Media Education · Co-Creation Labs

5 December – Partnership Building & Action Planning

6 December – Departures

Who Can Apply

This seminar is open to:

• Youth workers, educators, trainers, and NGO representatives who have developed a methodology, tool, or practice that links media education and youth work,
• and are ready to present it, share experiences, and discuss ways to apply and evolve it in cooperation with others.

Participants should be:

• Interested in learning from peers and exploring new perspectives;
• Motivated to reflect on how to use media education tools more effectively;
• Open to future European cooperation opportunities.

Why Participate

By joining the Crossroads of Media and Youth Work, you will:

• Discover inspiring tools and practices from across Europe;
• Gain insights into how media education enhances youth engagement and critical thinking;
• Share your own experience and gain feedback from peers;
• Build meaningful connections with organisations working in the same field.