Thematic Awareness Training – Peers for Diversity
12–21 May 2025 · Moneasa (Arad county), Romania
About the training
Where & when: 12–21 May 2025 (12 is arrival day, 21 is departure day), Moneasa (Arad county), Romania.
Main themes: diversity, interculturalism, anti-discrimination, peer education, non-formal learning.
The Thematic Awareness Training – Peers for Diversity is a training course for youth workers and trainers,
based on peer education methodology. Participants discover and work on the topics of diversity, intercultural learning
and non-discrimination, and explore how to use these approaches in their own work with young people.
Organisation & partners
- Host/organiser: Ofensiva Tinerilor Association (Arad, Romania)
- Participants: youth workers and trainers connected to sending organisations from partner countries
Programme highlights
- Peer education on diversity: methods and tools to address diversity, interculturalism and anti-discrimination with young people.
- Theoretical & practical tools: sessions combining theory with concrete exercises that participants can re-use in their own activities.
- Learning by doing: non-formal activities, group work and practice spaces where participants can try out facilitation and receive feedback.
- Exchange between practitioners: space to share experiences, working practices and challenges from different countries and organisations.
What participants will learn
- Deeper understanding of diversity, intercultural learning and anti-discrimination in the youth work context.
- How to use peer education approaches and non-formal methods with young people.
- Practical facilitation skills for workshops and activities around diversity and inclusion.
- How to adapt tools and activities to their local communities and organisations.
Who is this training for?
- People involved in youth work – as staff or active volunteers of the sending organisation.
- Participants who are motivated to learn about diversity, peer education and non-formal learning.
- Those who are ready to apply what they learn in their own communities and report back on their results and challenges.
Each participant needs to have a sending organisation. Before confirming participation, a short mandate/partnership
form will be signed between Ofensiva Tinerilor and the sending organisation.
Participants are selected based on their motivation and willingness to be actively involved in the learning journey.
Logistical aspects
Travel to Arad, Romania
Participants will first travel to Arad. From there, a common transport will be organised to the training venue near Moneasa.
- Via Budapest airport (Hungary) – approx. 250 km from Arad. A shuttle bus or direct train can be used to reach Arad.
A recommended shuttle company is Simplicity. - Via Timișoara airport (Romania) – approx. 50 km from Arad. From Timișoara airport you can use a train to Arad
(stations: Timișoara Nord & Arad), then take tram no. 3 or 6 in Arad. - By train – there are direct connections from Budapest (Keleti station) to Arad, with several departures per day.
- By car – remember to keep your toll receipts and a printed Google Maps route (both ways) for reimbursement.
- By bus – several private companies operate international bus routes to/from Romania.
Different means of transport can be combined, as long as all tickets and proofs are kept for reimbursement.
Venue & accommodation
The training will take place in a mountain resort area near Moneasa, with fresh air and a natural environment that supports
relaxation and learning.
Participants will be hosted in rooms of 2–3 people of the same gender, with shared bathrooms. Wi-Fi is available,
but please keep in mind that the connection might be slower when many people are online at the same time.
Everyone will contribute to keeping the shared spaces clean – for example, washing their own dishes and helping set the tables.
Food & dietary needs
Participants will receive 3 meals and 2 coffee breaks per day. Special dietary needs (allergies, intolerances or religious
dietary requirements) should be clearly mentioned in the application form.
If dietary needs are not mentioned in advance, the organisers cannot guarantee that they will be taken into account by the restaurant.
Reimbursement & what to bring
Travel reimbursement
Travel costs will be reimbursed according to the Erasmus+ distance bands and funding rules.
Each participant will receive a reimbursement form and should keep all original travel documents (round trip
boarding passes, flight itinerary, train and bus tickets, etc.).
Reimbursement will be made by bank transfer to each participant after the organisers receive all original
travel documents from all participants.
What to bring
- Your good mood and openness to learn 🙂
- Laptop / photo camera if you wish to use them in activities.
- Comfortable outdoor clothing – the venue is in nature and evenings can be cooler.
- Music you like – it can be used during breaks and informal moments.
- Anything you need for your personal comfort and evening activities: musical instruments, games, sports shoes and clothes, etc.
- Personal medication – make sure you have enough for the whole stay.
- Mosquito spray – summer in nature can come with some insects.
- Optional: traditional sweets or drinks from your country, to share with others.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining the Thematic Awareness Training – Peers for Diversity, please fill in the online application form:
Funding
The training course is supported within the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. Travel, accommodation
and activity costs are covered according to the programme rules and distance bands.