Activity objectives

Aims and Objectives 

This training aims to empower youth workers, educators, trainers and project coordinators to become strong allies for queer youth by: 

• Deepening understanding of queer lived experiences, culture and history 

• Understanding the challenges faced by queer youth in various contexts 

• Deconstructing professional and systemic biases related to gender and sexual identities 

• Critically reflecting on current practices in youth work 

• Planning inclusive, supportive and context-sensitive actions at the local level 

• Learning how to support the coming out process based on the individual needs and wishes of queer young people 

• Understanding how youth workers, educators, trainers and project coordinators can support, be allies and encourage the activism of LGBTQI+ youth to create positive societal change 

• Enhancing youth workers’ ability to promote sexual health using engaging, fun, and preventative approaches, and addressing mental health with sensitivity and care 

• Consolidating their role as allies through direct support and connection to relevant resources 

• Learning from practical tools, resources and examples 

Description

"Queer Youth and Allies" is a training course that invites youth workers, educators, trainers and project coordinators from across Europe and beyond to come together, learn, and co-create more inclusive, diverse and supportive environments for LGBTQI+ young people. Whether you are already working with queer youth or looking to start, this training will help strengthen your capacity, confidence, and competence as an ally in youth work, while equipping you to act and effectively intervene against hate speech, bullying, and homophobia within youth spaces.