We are delighted to welcome you to Baia Mare as part of the Building Bridges for Inclusion project, supported by the Erasmus+ KA220-YOU program.

This initiative brings together YMCAs from Finland, Lebanon, Greece, and Romania to enhance youth work across Europe through innovative capacity-building activities. You will have the opportunity to take part in a capacity building workshop aimed at enhancing your skills in inclusion.

The Building Bridges for Inclusion project focuses on fostering cultural sensitivity and inclusivity to support vulnerable youth, including Ukrainian refugees. With your participation, we aim to:
● Equip youth workers with effective tools for inclusive practices.
● Develop a digital toolkit for broader knowledge dissemination.
● Strengthen cross-border collaboration and learning.
YMCA Romania has a rich history of empowering youth and promoting social inclusion. Initiatives such as the ROUA Community Center & YMCA Hub  with integrated services with and for Ukrainian refugees are inspiring examples of creating meaningful impacts in our communities.
What to Expect
During this workshop, you will engage in interactive learning sessions, discussions, and hands-on activities aimed at fostering:
● Cultural Sensitivity: Learn methods to work effectively with diverse groups.
● Collaborative Learning: Exchange ideas and best practices across regions.
● Digital Toolkit Development: Contribute to creating resources that amplify youth work impact globally.

Event Highlights
● Learning sessions: Led by experts with practical experiences in non-formal education and youth work.
● Community Engagement Activities: Interact with local youth groups and organizations in Baia Mare.
● Toolkit Co-Creation: Share your unique insights and experiences to shape a resource for global use.

We are looking for 6 participants/partner ( age between 18-30, with a maximum of 2 years experience) +2 leaders

Daily schedule
Day 1. 17.03.2025 Arrival to Baia Mare and settling in + Dinner
Day 2: 18.03.2025 Foundations of Inclusion ; Cultural Sensitivity
07:30-08:30 | Breakfast
09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome Coffee
09:30 – 10:30 | Opening Session: Get to know each o; Icebreakers
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break
11:00 – 13:00 | Understanding Inclusion: Barriers; Best Practices
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00 | Cultural Sensitivity in Youth Work: Interactive Workshop
15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00 | Intercultural Training
19:00 – 21:00 | Welcome Dinner & Networking

Day 2:19.03.2025 Deepening Cultural Sensitivity; Exchange
07:30-08:30 | Breakfast
09:00 – 09:30 | Morning Reflection & Energizer
09:30 – 11:00 | Non-Formal Education Approaches for Inclusion
11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00 | Workshop: Recognizing and Challenging Bias in Intercultural Contexts
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:30 | Community Engagement in Baia Mare: Visiting the Garden and Eco Therapy
sessions led by YMCA Romania Psychologists
15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break16:00 – 17:30 | Cultural Sensitivity in Practice: Interactive Case Studies
19:00 – 21:00 | Cultural Night: Sharing Traditions & Experiences

Day 3: 20.03.2025 Digital Toolkit Development & Innovation
07:30-08:30 | Breakfast
09:00 – 09:30 | Morning Reflection & Energizer
09:30 – 11:00 | Introduction to Digital Tools for Youth Work
11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00 | Activity: All Equal – All Different (Exploring Cultural Bias; Diversity)(compass)
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:30 | Sleepy Ville
15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:30 | Open Space: Participant-Led Sessions
19:00 – 21:00 | Free Evening / Optional Social Activities

Day 4: 21.03.2025 Practical Applications; Cultural Sensitivity
07:30-08:30 | Breakfast
09:00 – 09:30 | Morning Reflection ; Energizer
09:30 – 11:00 | Role-Playing & Simulation Exercises
11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00 | Workshop: Understanding Cultural Sensitivity; Inclusion
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:30 | Creating Local Action Plans for Inclusion
15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:30 | Workshop: Cultural Sensitivity in Practice – Real-World Applications
19:00 – 21:00 | Dinner; Celebration

Day 5: 22.05.2025
07:30-08:30 | Breakfast
09:00 – 09:30 | Morning Reflection & Energizer
09:30 – 11:00| Activity: Can I Come In? (Understanding Migration Through Role-Play)
11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00 | Upcoming Training
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00-15:30| Web of Life
15:30 – 16:00: Coffee Break
16:00-17:30| Final Group Reflection: Building Bridges Beyond Baia Mare
17:30-18:30 Closing Session
19:00–19:00–21:00: Farewell Dinner; Celebration

Day 6: 23.03.2025
Travelling Day

Practical Information
Dates: 17.03.2025 – 23.03.2025
Venue: YMCA Romania Hub, Baia Mare
Accomodation : Casa 1901
● Lunch and Dinner: The Buffet (Gheorghe Șincai street, nr 33)
Contact: Tudor Rus, +40741121225

Please fill the registration form till 6th of  March 2025:  https://forms.gle/q2CPp85ZYN5ggcLD7

Your Role
As a participant, you bring invaluable insights and energy to the Capacity Building Workshop, incorporating your skills and expertise in the broader educational context of the project. This is your opportunity to learn and actively contribute to a project that transcends borders and cultures and creates higher youth work standards across continents!

We look forward to seeing the bridges we will build together!

Warm regards,
The Building Bridges Team