YOUnique

Aims & objectives

#increase resilience of young people towards the pressure to suppress unique differences
#increase self-satisfaction and engagement in society in their own unique way
#create a safe learning environment to develop skills and attitudes on authenticity
#offer tools on topics of vulnerability, courage and authenticity, including methods coming from theatre, body movement, communication and non-formal education.
#exchange of knowledge, experiences, good practices and learning activities

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

27 participants coming from 8 countries

Training methods used & main activities

All the program and its activities were based on the principles of non-formal education, experiential and holistic learning, and involve: indoor and outdoor activities, authentic sharing, reflection, creative expression through drawing or theatre, journalling, improv-games, body movement, contact improvisation, design and facilitation of workshops, intercultural team-work, preparing video tutorials, story-telling, visualization and mindfulness practices.

Outcomes of the activity

Participants learnt how to work on authenticity in their realities.

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

Coordinator & co-trainer

I worked on this training for 8 days as a full time trainer.