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EmpowerYouth Forum: Bringing Change to Communities
Conference – Symposium - Forum
10-14 November 2025 | Sandviken, Gävle, Sweden
About the Forum
"The Empower Youth Forum" is a training activity designed for youth workers, educators, and professionals active in the field of non-formal learning and youth work. Hosted in the Swedish cities of Sandviken and Gavle, the forum brings together 30 participants from across Europe to explore, exchange, and strengthen inclusive and community-based approaches to youth engagement.
This activity is part of an Erasmus+ accredited mobility of youth workers and aims to support the professional development of those working with young people through non-formal education.
Participants will take part in a dynamic and practice-oriented programme featuring workshops, networking sessions, study visits, and collaborative reflections. By engaging with the Swedish youth work landscape, participarits will gain insight into how structured support systems and value-driven methods can help young people thrive.
Aims of the Forum
The Empower Youth Forum aims to:
- Foster networking and collaboration between youth workers and organisations from different European contexts
- Promote professional development through practical tools and non-formal learning approaches
- Share good practices in inclusive and sustainable youth engagement
- Strengthen the community-based impact of youth work at the local level
- Contribute to the development of youth work across Europe through cooperation and shared learning
Working Methods
The programme is based on non-formal education principles and includes:
- Interactive workshops on inclusion, leadership, and civic participation
- Thematic sessions inspired by the Rapatac concept of "Vägen till 100% ("The Road to 100%")
- Study visits to local institutions, such as universities and innovation hubs
- Peer learning through World Café sessions, networking and group reflection
- Co-creation of a Forum Resolution and participation in a YouthPass certification process
The language of the forum is English.
Who Should Apply
This training is targeted at:
- Youth workers and trainers active in non-formal learning
- Staff and volunteers of youth organisations, activity centres, and NGOs
- Professionals working directly with young people
- Those interested in strengthening their competence in inclusive, community-based, and sustainable youth work
Applicants should have experience in youth work and be interested in transnational cooperation and developing long-term strategies to improve youth participation in their local contexts.
Practical Information
- Arrival day: 9 November 2025
- Activity days: 10-14 November 2025
- Departure day: 15 November 2025
More detailed information, including the full daily schedule of the forum, can be found in the attached document, available for download on this page.
How to Apply
If you are interested in attending the Empower Youth Forum, please submit your application by 15 October 2025 using the following link.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Further Information
To learn more about the organiser, insamlingsstiheisen Rapatac, please visit the website and social media:
For any questions, feel free to contact the organising team at maria@rapatac.se
Available downloads:
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Apply now! Application deadline (24h UTC): 15 October 2025 Date of selection: 20 October 2025Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13848
This Conference – Symposium - Forum is
for 30 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
and recommended for
Youth workers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Working language(s):
English
Insamlingsstiftelsen Rapatac (Others)
Rapatac is an activity center founded in 2012 in Gävle and established in Sandviken in 2019. Rapatac aims to empower children and youth aged 6-21 by providing a safe and stimulating environment that supports both academic and personal development. The organization offers diverse educational courses in Technology, Music, Media, and Art, along with homework assistance to help students succeed in school.
Rapatac fosters leadership, social responsibility, and civic engagement through projects focusing on sustainability, democracy, and human rights. Guided by humanistic values aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the organization ensures equal opportunities for all children, regardless of background. Its principles emphasize holistic growth, inclusivity, community collaboration, and mentorship.
Acting as a bridge between school, home, and leisure, Rapatac works closely with families and schools to provide the best comprehensive support for youth development. Through its programs and role models. Rapatac inspires young people to reach their full potential and positively impact their communities.
Contact for questions:
Maria Shishkanova
E-Mail:
Phone: +46 72-150 25 79
Costs
Participation fee
There is no participation fee for this training activity.
Accommodation and food
Housing and breakfast are arranged for you within walking distance of the training venue. You will check in on Sunday (November 9) evening and stay in a shared room with one other forum participant. Bed linen and towels are provided.
If you have any special requests regarding your roommate, please contact: maria@rapatac.se
Travel reimbursement
Travel costs are covered based on the distance between the participant's place of origin and the activity venue, according to the Erasmus+ distance band calculator.
Distance - Amount (standard travel) - Amount (green travel)
10–99 km - €28 - €56
100–499 km - €211 - €285
500–1,999 km - €309 - €417
2,000–2,999 km - €395 - €535
3,000–3,999 km - €580 - €785
4,000–7,999 km - €1,188 - €1,188
8,000 km or more - €1,735 - €1,735
* Green travel refers to the use of low-emission means of transport such as bus, train, or carpooling for the majority of the journey, instead of flying. Participants who choose green travel may be eligible for the higher reimbursement rate indicated in the table above.