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Democracy XP: Rule the Game, not the People

Training Course

21-27 September 2026 | Gran Pino, Cecina, Italy

Are you passionate about democracy and ready to get creative? Democracy XP uses the power of playful approaches for democracy. Guided by experienced trainers, participants will delve into gamification as a form of education, learning by doing.

As a participant of IYNF's Democracy XP: Rule the Players, Not the Game, you will: 

  • get to grips with gamification as a non-formal education approach
  • create your own educational card game from scratch
  • test and refine your game through rounds of peer feedback
  • develop a workshop and curriculum so your game can be used by others

Over a packed week in Cecina, Italy, you will work in groups guided by expert trainers, moving through design, testing, and fine-tuning until your game is ready. Along the way, you will build practical skills in gamification, game design, and creative facilitation, and develop a deeper understanding of how play can be a tool for democratic engagement.

You will also put together a curriculum and promotion plan, so your game can reach young people beyond the activity. The finalised card game designs will then be printed and made available for young people and their organisations to use and share freely after the activity.

If you believe in the power of play to change minds and want to create something that outlasts the training room, Democracy XP is for you!

* Please note that the training is only open for participants between 16 and 30 due to funding rules.

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Training overview

http://trainings.salto-youth.net/15020

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, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Spain, Türkiye

and recommended for

Youth workers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth policy makers, Youth researchers, Interested individuals

Working language(s):

English

Organiser:

International Young Naturefriends (Youth NGO)

IYNF is one of Europe’s leading youth organisations, committed to shaping a just and sustainable future through non-formal education. Since 1975, we have been building a community of individuals and organisations through educational training, exchanges, and networking.

Contact for questions:

IYNF Team

E-Mail:

Phone: +420732440262

Costs

Participation fee

50 EUR for members/ 75 EUR for non-members (please let us know if this is an economic constraint)

Accommodation and food

Food, accomodation and travel are provided.

Travel reimbursement

Travel plans are arranged with participants after consultation with the team. 

Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:

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