Working with Queer Youth

Aims & objectives

This training course aimed at developing youth workers competences and insights into queer and LGBTIQ+ youth and community experiences, in order for them to create safer spaces for queer young people through empathy, community resources and supportive allyship.

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

The participants came from various European countries (Spain, Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, Slovenia, Greece, Malta, Germany, Iceland) and partner countries (Azerbaïdjan, Georgia)

The team was composed of three trainers coming from France, Lithuania and Sweden.

Training methods used & main activities

The methods used in this training :
- Self-directed learning ;
- Gamification ;
- Moving debate ;
- Ideation ;
- Peer learning ;

Outcomes of the activity

At the end of the training, the participants were able to grasp the challenges and complexities of LGBTIQ+ and Queer communities.
They had a better comprehension of the ally role among youth co-workers and gained knowledge about queer theory and how to use it as a tool to combat the prejudice that queer people face.
They also acquired knowledge on how to create more inclusive practices within their own local context.

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

I was in charge of co-designing the activities and co-facilitating them during the training course.
I also contributed to write the evaluation and final report of this training course.

I worked on this training for 4 days as a full time trainer.