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Proud Ambassadors Training Package: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth Inclusion and Mental Well-being
An Erasmus+ training package consisting of eight interactive modules that equip youth workers, educators and trainers with knowledge, skills and practical tools to support LGBTQIA+ youth inclusion, mental well-being and safe environments.
Aims of the tool
•To strengthen the capacity of youth workers, educators and trainers to support LGBTQIA+ youth effectively.
•To promote inclusive communication and anti-bias practices.
•To improve understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities, rights and lived experiences.
•To enhance participants’ ability to identify and address discrimination and non-acceptance.
•To develop competence in supporting LGBTQIA+ youth mental health and resilience.
•To create safer, more inclusive educational, workplace and community environments.
•To provide practical and trauma-informed tools for youth work practice.
Description of the tool
The Proud Ambassadors Training Package is a comprehensive educational resource developed within the Erasmus+ project Proud Ambassadors. It combines theory, non-formal education methodologies, experiential learning, reflection exercises, role-plays, quizzes and practical tools to support professionals working with young people.
The package consists of eight interconnected learning modules:
1.Understanding LGBTQIA+ Identities and Terminology
2. Identifying and Supporting Experiences of Non-Acceptance in LGBTQIA+ Youth
3. Mental Health Assessment and Resilience-Building Techniques
4. Inclusive Communication and Anti-Bias Language Skills
5. Creating Inclusive and LGBTQIA+ Friendly Workplaces
6. Legal Frameworks and Rights of LGBTQIA+ Youth
7. Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Youth
8. Practical Tools and Innovative Training Techniques for Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth.
The methodology combines learner-centred education, active participation, reflection, experiential learning, case studies, role-play, peer learning and action planning. It enables participants to transform theoretical knowledge into practical competences directly applicable in youth work, education and community settings.
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/6029
This tool is for
•Youth workers •Trainers and facilitators •Teachers and educators •NGO staff and volunteers •Youth mentors and coaches •Social workers •Psychologists and counsellors •Community workers •Municipal staff working with young people •Researchers and students in youth studies, education and social sciences
and addresses
Social Inclusion, Intercultural Learning, Personal Development, Gender issues, Youth Participation
It is recommended for use in:
Training and Networking
Capacity Building
Materials needed:
•Proud Ambassadors Training Handbook
•Proud Ambassadors Trainer’s Manual
•Projector and screen
•Internet access
•PowerPoint presentations
•Flipcharts
•Markers
•Sticky notes
•Printed worksheets
•Pens and paper
•Digital tools for quizzes and interaction (Mentimeter, Moodle, Google Forms or similar)
Duration:
Approximately 20-24 training hours depending on adaptation and participant needs.
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
Proud Ambassadors Erasmus+ Project Partnership
in the context of
The training package was developed within the Erasmus+ project“Support of the Inclusion and Reporting of LGBTQIA+ Youth and their Mental Well-being in Europe – Proud Ambassadors” (2024-1-SE02-KA220-YOU-000250648) to strengthen youth workers’ and educators
The tool has been experimented in
The training package was piloted and validated through the "Synchronous Training Scheme (Webinars) of the 1st GEN of Proud Ambassadors" as part of the Proud Ambassadors project.
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Yorgos MOUFTOGLOU (on 29 September 2026)
and last modified
28 September 2026
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