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Training Course
13-18 April 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic
Are you drawn to democracy but unsure where to begin? Do you feel overwhelmed by recent social and political events? Do you want to enact democratic change in a meaningful manner?
Look no further! Join us at the training course "Democracy Lab: Exploring Threats, Initiating Change". During this engaging week, you will:
This will be a unique learning opportunity to gain relevant knowledge from expert trainers from FARN, who specialize in education for nature conservation, prevention of radicalization, and anti-extremism. By exploring anti-democratic movements, you will gain a better understanding of its state today and how best to approach these threats. Workshops will be conducted through diverse non-formal educational practices, which center you as an active participant in the learning process. Then it is time to act, in an immersive campaign-making process, and become a proactive democratic citizen! This training will provide you with skills to identify themes in current political and social events and to act in your own community.
We are looking for people between the ages of 16-30 years (with some limited spots for people over 30), involved in youth organizations and activism, and/or motivated to participate in democratic processes, social justice, and youth empowerment.
This activity is part 1 of a 2-part series focused on strengthening democratic processes. As it is designed as a consecutive learning process, it is recommended that you also join the following activity, taking place from the 29th of June to the 3rd of July in Germany.
Partaking in this activity requires sustainable travel modes such as trains and buses in accordance with our Travel Policy. Please read the document carefully and confirm that you have in the application. Exceptions can only be made if travelling from remote locations, where there are no green travel modes available, and only if approved beforehand by the IYNF team.
Learn more about the training and how to apply here.
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This Training Course is
for 20 participants
from Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Spain, Türkiye
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth policy makers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches, Youth researchers
Working language(s):
English
International Young Naturefriends (Youth NGO)
IYNF is an international organization bringing together Young Naturefriends and their organizations across Europe. With more than 120.000 young members organized in over a thousand local groups, it is one of the major European youth organizations.
Co-organiser(s):
Contact for questions:
Esmée Schimmelpenninck
E-Mail:
Phone: +420 234 621 573
50 EUR for Naturefriends members/ 75 EUR for non-members (please let us know if this is an economic constraint, as support is available)
Accommodation and food will be provided.
Yes, travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with the IYNF's Travel Policy and the expected rates of travel for each distance range which you can find below: