As part of the Voices of Change project, the international training “Community Actions BY Youth, for Peace Education” offers young leaders a powerful space to learn, connect, and act.
Organised in partnership by World Scouting and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), this training brings together passionate youth from across Europe to explore peace education, strengthen their leadership skills, and co-create impactful community initiatives. Together, we will address key social challenges—such as social integration and crisis preparedness—while fostering mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue.
Taking place in Kraków, Poland, this five-day training is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant network of youth workers, Scouts, and student leaders committed to building more cohesive and resilient societies. Through interactive sessions, peer learning, and collaborative planning, you’ll be equipped to turn your ideas into sustainable action and elevate the voices of marginalised and conflict-affected communities.
Join us and become part of a new generation of changemakers, because change starts with your voice.
Aim & Objectives
Our goal is to empower and connect youth workers across Europe to become catalysts for peace by fostering cross-cultural collaboration, strengthening essential peacebuilding skills, and co-creating inclusive, community-led initiatives. These efforts aim to promote social cohesion, address pressing societal challenges, and amplify the voices of marginalised and conflict-affected youth. At the same time, we are building a bridge between the work of the Peace Education team during the 2022–2025 Triennium and the newly adopted Regional Scout Plan 2025–2028, aligning our efforts with the resolution on Peace Education.
Participants will:
- Cultivate a network of youth leaders equipped with peace education principles, leadership skills, and practical tools to create a sustainable, community-driven impact.
- Raise awareness about Peace and Human Rights Education.
- Develop critical thinking skills.
- Empower youth leadership by providing practical project design and management tools.
- Foster collaborative action through peer-to-peer learning and community-driven initiatives.
- Bridge organisational gaps by connecting local youth with NGOs and institutions open to partnerships.
Dates and Venue
The event will take place in Kraków, Poland, with activities hosted at the scenic venue of Korzkiew. Participants are expected to arrive on the morning of 15 October 2025 and will depart in the afternoon of 19 October 2025.
Participants’ Profile
This training is part of the Voices of Change project, which is organised in partnership with the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM). As a result, each partner organisation sets specific participant requirements and selection criteria.
Please refer to the relevant section below to ensure you meet the requirements aligned with your respective organisation.
Participant Profile (WOSM)
- Be 18 to 30 years old.
- Have interests in topics such as youth peace, dialogue, peace education, conflict resolution and non-formal education.
- Be an active youth leader in a National Scout Association of the European Scout Region.
- Be involved in the European Scout Region at a local, regional or national level.
- Be willing to share personal experiences and best practices, and exchange with participants from different countries.
- Be able to attend the training event in person for the entire duration (5 working days).
- Be committed and able to contribute to the topic upon returning home, disseminating acquired knowledge, skills and learning insights with your peers and relevant stakeholders of your organisation.
Be committed to developing actionable community project plans after the training.
Language
The working language of the event is English to facilitate all exchanges among participants. Effective communication in English is essential for participation.
Endorsement
To complete the application process, an official endorsement letter from the International Commissioner in your National Scout Organization will be required. This is to facilitate the most timely and resourceful selection process experience for all interested applicants. Please be aware that a positive endorsement from the International Commissioner does not guarantee your participation in this event.
Participation Fee
The participation fee is EUR 50. This will cover accommodation, meals, venue facilities, and the coffee break.
Any changes to the participation fee resulting from the European Scout Conference in July 2025 will be communicated in a timely manner.
Travel costs will be covered up to EUR 200.
For reimbursement, all participants must present invoices and tickets.
Registration
Registration is now open through this Form. It will close, and we will no longer be able to receive applications from 7 September at 23:59 CEST.
For WOSM members, endorsement will be requested through the International Commissioners. Once the Endorsement phase is concluded, the participants will be notified.
Visa and Travel Arrangements
Confirmed participants will be responsible for making their travel arrangements. Please DO NOT book your flights or trains before receiving a confirmation letter from the planning team, in which more information about the logistics will be provided. Please let us know in the event’s online registration form if you need a visa to access Poland.
More Information and Contact
If you have any questions or require further information about the event, please contact Omar Elsayed (omar.elsayed@scout.org) from World Scouting.
