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Training Course
1-9 June 2026 | Stuttgart, Germany
Water Matters is a 7-day Erasmus+ Training Course taking place in Stuttgart, Germany, designed specifically for youth workers, youth leaders, and NGO representatives active in the field of non-formal education and youth work.
The training is coordinated by Jugendvision e.V. and co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme.
It brings together 30 participants from 6 countries to strengthen their capacity to address environmental challenges, with a particular focus on water sustainability, pollution prevention, and community engagement.
Throughout the training, participants will engage in a dynamic programme combining non-formal learning methods such as interactive workshops, group work, simulations, field visits, and peer-learning activities. The course is designed to be highly practical, enabling participants to gain hands-on experience and concrete tools that can be directly applied in their daily youth work practice.
Key thematic areas include:
Participants will also take part in intercultural exchange activities, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration across different contexts.
A strong focus of the training is on empowering youth workers to transfer their learning into action. During the course, participants will develop their own “Water Matters” community-based project ideas, which they are encouraged to implement locally after the training.
The programme also supports the development of transversal competences such as leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and facilitation skills, all essential for effective youth work.
By the end of the training, participants will:
This training is particularly suitable for youth workers who are actively working with young people (aged 16–30), especially within non-formal education settings, and who are motivated to integrate environmental topics into their work.
Useful Links
Learn more about the coordinating organisation: linktr.ee/jugendvision.ev
Apply for the training here: linktr.ee/jugendvision.ev
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http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14637
This Training Course is
for 30 participants
from Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Türkiye
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth policy makers, Youth researchers
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Working language(s):
English
Jugendvision e.V. (Youth NGO)
Non-governmental youth organisation focusing on environmental education, youth empowerment, intercultural learning, and community development. Jugendvision e.V. coordinates the Water Matters Training Course, ensuring high-quality non-formal learning, strong partnerships, and meaningful impact for youth workers across Europe.
www.jugendvision.de
www.linktr.ee/jugendvision.ev
Contact for questions:
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No participation fee.
We will cover accommodation and food expenses for the selected participants.
The location of the project will be shared with selected participants only; the venue will be in the Stuttgart region and reachable by public transportation. Rooms will be arranged according to gender balance and shared between 2-3 participants.
We will suggest travel itineraries for participants to book, not exceeding 395 EUR for all the involved countries.