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From Activist Roots to Naturefriends Routes: 50 Years of IYNF

Training Course

10-14 September 2025 | Wildalpen, Austria

Join us at From Activist Roots to Naturefriend Routes: 50 Years of IYNF – a training course aimed at equipping participants with the network’s best practices in youth work. Follow the trail of knowledge exchange in the Alps.

Do you want to shape the future of environmental youth activism and celebrate 50 years of International Young Naturefriends?

Join us at From Activist Roots to Naturefriend Routes: 50 Years of IYNF – a training course aimed at equipping participants with the network’s best practices in youth work. Follow the trail of knowledge exchange in the Alps in the coming September and celebrate the next generation of International Young Naturefriends!

You will:

  • Gain knowledge about the rich history of International Young Naturefriends’ youth work and how to apply it in your local community
  • Practice how to engage young people through educational workshops and activism
  • Learn how to implement non-formal education methods, including sports, in youth work and activism
  • Build skills to advocate for democracy and climate justice in your community
  • Connect with fellow Naturefriends and reflect on the future of the network

This training course is a dynamic space to develop your skills in youth work, non-formal education and activism. It offers practical tools to engage young people, advocate for climate justice and democracy, and gain knowledge of International Young Naturefriends core values. Through peer exchange, hands-on learning, and community building, you’ll gain concrete methods to apply in your local community and beyond.

Join us in celebrating 50 years of International Young Naturefriends by shaping its future together!

Where and when?
Naturfreunde Wildwasserzentrum Campsite, Wildalpen 8, Austria
10–14 September 2025

The venue offers 2 types of accommodation. While the indoor accommodation is reserved for Erasmus+ participants, the campsite is mainly reserved for self-paying participants. Transfer to the venue is provided from Vienna alongside the way back to the city.

Who can join?

Young people aged 16+ from IYNF network (Member and Partner Organisations). A number of spots is reserved for participants over 30. Youth leaders, activists, volunteers and staff engaged in climate justice, youth participation, and democracy

 How much does it cost?

Participation fee: 75€ for members and 100€ for non-members (in case of economic constraint, there is a possibility of fee reduction or waiver as the solidarity principle applies), however there are extra spots available for self-payers. In that case, the participation fee is 200€. The participation fee is required due to the costs being higher than the available Erasmus+ funding.

A working level of English is recommended

We especially encourage participation from people actively engaged in their respective Naturefriends organisations!

Apply by 14/07/2025, 23:59 CEST
Questions? Contact: iynf@iynf.org

Apply here!

 

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Training overview

http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13703

This Training Course is

for 50 participants

from Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, Türkiye

and recommended for

Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers

Accessibility info:

This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.

Working language(s):

English

Organiser:

International Young Naturefriends (Youth NGO)

IYNF is an international organisation bringing together Young Naturefriends and their organisations across Europe. It was established in 1975 and currently has 18 member and 14 partner organisations. With more than 120.000 young members organised in over a thousand local groups, it is one of the major European youth organisations.

The fundamental reason for IYNF’s existence – or what we jointly want to become – is an international network to connect and inspire Young Naturefriends for living values of respect, solidarity, equality, sustainability and love and care for nature.

Contact for questions:

Sina Franz

E-Mail:

Phone: +420 234 621 573

Costs

Participation fee

 How much does it cost?

Participation fee: 75€ for members and 100€ for non-members (in case of economic constraint, there is a possibility of fee reduction or waiver as the solidarity principle applies), however there are extra spots available for self-payers. In that case the participation fee is 200€. The participation fee is required due to the costs being higher than the available Erasmus+ funding.

Accommodation and food

Vegetarian food and accommodation is arranged and covered 

Travel reimbursement

Travel costs will be reimbursed for Erasmus+ participants upon full participation. As part of our commitment to sustainability, all participants will be expected to use green travel options(train, bus, etc.). Flights will be approved only when necessary. Transport from Vienna to the venue shall be arranged by IYNF, therefore participants should arrive in Vienna.

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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