Location: Bran, Romania

In many rural areas across Europe, young people face limited opportunities for personal and professional growth. Access to education, employment, and quality services can be scarce, while social and cultural activities are often underfunded or overlooked. This lack of resources and engagement drives many young people to seek better prospects in urban centers, leaving rural communities at risk of stagnation and decline.

Non-formal education has the power to change this dynamic by helping young people develop new skills, express their ideas creatively, and build confidence to shape their own futures. Through interactive workshops, collaborative projects, and youth-led activities, non-formal education can spark innovation, empower young leaders, and revitalize rural communities.

“From Rural to Plural – The power of non-formal education in rural areas” is designed to equip entry-level youth workers and other professionals with the tools they need to make a positive impact in the rural communities, but not only.

During the mobility, participants will explore and apply the core principles of non-formal education by actively engaging in hands-on workshops, peer-to-peer learning sessions, and interactive simulations. They will understand the power of non-formal education, learn to create engaging learning activities, experiment with different categories of creative methods, and practice managing youth teams and volunteers. They will also gain skills in planning events tailored to rural contexts and discover how these methods connect with the “European Youth Village” program. By the end of the training, participants will feel more confident in bringing dynamic and inclusive youth initiatives to their local communities.