Welcome to the "Cultural Awareness and Social Inclusion Through Dramatic Arts" Training Course!

Brief Introduction

In the context of globalisation and increased mobility, cultural and ethnic diversity is becoming a more significant aspect of everyday life. It brings both opportunities and challenges for peaceful coexistence and interaction between different ethnic and cultural groups. Our project aims to train youth workers capable of using theatrical techniques such as Stanislavski Theatre (psychological theatre), theatrical improvisation methods and pantomime methods to support addressing the needs of minority youth, including migrants and refugees.

About the Project

Project Objectives

Co-funded by the European Union, this project has several key objectives:

  • Increase the capacity of 40 youth workers to effectively address the needs of young people from minorities, including migrants and refugees.

  • Development and implementation of new innovative methods of working with minorities, with a special focus on theatrical techniques.

  • To increase the intercultural awareness and understanding of youth workers, providing them with opportunities to build and expand networks of international contacts.

  • Improving the intercultural competences of the 40 youth workers to facilitate the integration and support of young people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

  • Using drama tools to break the ice, for team building, developing communication skills, warming up physically, group dynamics and encouraging creativity in order to support expression and empowerment.

  • Deepening the understanding of cultural differences and institutional racism.

Methodology

How We Work

The course uses a non-formal, participant-centred methodology that blends theory, practical exercises, and peer learning.

Youth workers will engage in experiential activities such as role play, creative movement, improvisation, and storytelling, drawing on techniques like Stanislavski psychological theatre and pantomime. This hands-on approach encourages active participation, reflection, and skill-sharing, enabling participants to adapt theatrical tools for team building, communication, and cultural inclusion in their own youth work practice.

The Consortium (Host & Partners)

About the Host Organization

StartUp HUB (Romania) was founded in 2021 with the main general objectives such as: to promote entrepreneurship; to raise awareness on formal, non-formal and informal education; to develop professional training; to sustain the startup ecosystem. We are giving instruments and opportunities to people on a regional level that want to use entrepreneurship as a tool to have an impact on society.

Participating Organisations

The project brings together participants from 10 countries:

  • YOPA - Fiatalok az Állampolgári Részvételért Közhasznú Egyesület (HU)

  • Bridge 4 Youth (NL)

  • Shoqata Shqiptare e Shkencave Sportive (AL)

  • Association for innovation, development and consultation ‘Level Up international’ Kadino Ilinden (MK)

  • Cosmopolitan (RS)

  • Savez za sport i rekreaciju Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine (BIH)

  • Gənc Sahibkarlar Klubu İctimai Birliyi (AZR)

  • Demokrasiyi Seven Genc Egitimciler Dernegi (TR)

  • Empowerement Horizon Group (GEO)

  • StartUp HUB (RO)

Training Course Structure & Participant Profile

Structure and Location

The training course was designed as a hands-on mobility experience hosted in Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania. The core activities spanned six full working days (11-16 March 2026), with two additional days (10 and 17 March) dedicated specifically to travel.

Participant Profile

The project was structured to bring together dedicated youth workers, educators, and active volunteers. The selection process targeted individuals who met the following criteria:

  • They were passionate about working with young people and exploring topics such as cultural awareness, social inclusion, and dramatic arts.

  • They possessed prior experience in youth work or facilitation, whether in formal or non-formal educational settings.

  • They were at least 18 years old and had a comfortable working knowledge of English.

  • They were ready to fully engage in all sessions and committed to bringing the acquired knowledge back to their local communities.

To ensure a balanced and diverse learning environment, each participating partner organization was responsible for selecting 4 participants. These individuals were chosen based on their commitment to engaging actively both during the mobility in Romania and throughout the subsequent local follow-up activities.

News and blogposts

We Are Live! Welcome to Our Official Project Webpage

We are incredibly excited to announce the official launch of the website for the “Cultural Awareness and Social Inclusion Through Dramatic Arts” project! We invite you to look around, explore our mission, and bookmark the page to stay updated on our progress. Don’t forget to share the site with your own networks to help us spread the word!

2026-03-09

KA153-YOU – Mobility of youth workers (KA153-YOU) – KA153-YOU-3D60AE03

The project duration for the “Cultural Awareness and Social Inclusion Through Dramatic Arts” project is 18 months. The project is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2025, and conclude on November 30, 2026.