The international training “Radical Approaches to Dialogue in Youth Work Praxis (RADIX)” will be held in Pula from 19 to 23 October 2026.
It is an international project aimed at strengthening the capacity of people working with young people in the face of polarization, radicalisation and social divisions through dialogue methods. The project is implemented in cooperation between organisations and institutions from Finland, Sweden, Poland and Croatia, and its goal is to develop innovative approaches that help people working with young people in conducting constructive conversations on sensitive and controversial topics through deliberative and dialogic approaches.
Through dialogue, critical and deliberative approaches, participants will have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to conduct constructive discussions on challenging topics and to create space for meaningful dialogue among young people.
The program is intended for people who:
- Working directly with young people.
- They want to develop and/or improve their competences in situations of conflict, tension and polarization.
- want to develop and/or improve the skills of facilitating dialogue and work with different perspectives,
- are interested in international cooperation, exchange of experiences and learning through practice.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- develop practical strategies for working with young people in challenging situations,
- to learn about the recognition and understanding of conflict dynamics and different perspectives within groups,
- Strengthen competences for dialogue among young people;
- Connect with an international network of professionals and youth workers.
The deadline for applications is 15 June 2026.
You can apply via: https://forms.gle/NfCTsQFxretbv8Sa7
