Activism Explosion

Aims & objectives

The training aimed to use animation in public space (in particular animations in the type of flashmob, body expression, street art, street theater, clowns, animations in which language is not a barrier in the message, animations emphasizing socially important messages). We gathered 28 participants and 2 trainers: one from Portugal and one from Poland.Project is financed by Erasmus+ programme.

The aim of the TC is to:
- To raise professional qualifications among the staff working with youth, - Creating good practices, internationalization of education thanks to cooperation
- Building a network of contacts and strengthening the potential of the staff in such a way that it creates self in organizations a professional and dynamic environment, working with youth using creative and
effective animation methods that will respond to constantly changing needs arising from the current socio-political situation in Europe.

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

We gathered 28 participants youth workers and youth leaders and 2 trainers: one from Portugal and one from Poland.Project is financed by Erasmus+ programme.
We had participants from Croatia, Grecee, Italy, Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Romania, Portugal and Poland.

Training methods used & main activities

Teambuilding activities, get to know each other, street performance, group reflections, event performance in AOL festival in Leszno, evaluation.

Outcomes of the activity

Movie Activism explosion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNPU-zyMwI

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

Group reflections and feedback for improvement, learning facilitation, event management and coordination, preparation support for the event, evaluation and deliery of tools of reflective thinking.

I worked on this training for 7days days as a full time trainer.