KA153 Conflict’s Guidebook: A Pathway to Understanding

Conflicts are an inevitable and natural part of human relationships. In any environment where different individuals come together—whether they have different social, cultural, or economic backgrounds, or simply differ in their ways of thinking—conflicts may arise from time to time due to differences of opinion, misunderstandings, or conflicting needs. However, what is important here is not the existence of conflicts, but how these conflicts are dealt with. Because conflicts managed with appropriate methods contribute to the establishment of stronger bonds between individuals, the development of empathy, and increased mutual understanding. In this sense, conflicts should be viewed as an opportunity for learning and development rather than a threat.

Today, youth workers in particular are in direct contact with young people from a wide variety of social, cultural, and psychological backgrounds. They contribute to the individual development of these individuals and create safe learning environments by managing group dynamics. However, this diverse and dynamic structure is also an area where conflicts become more visible. Young people's search for identity, emotional fluctuations, desire to belong, and occasional feelings of social exclusion leave youth workers facing more sensitive and complex communication processes. Therefore, youth workers are expected not only to manage conflicts superficially but also to address these processes in a constructive and conscious manner.

Project Duration: 7 Days + 2 Days Travel

Project Location: Adana\Türkiye

Participants Number: Each Sending Organization will send 5 youth workers