Application for the International Lobbying Training

International Lobbying Training
14 – 18 January 2026
Thessaloniki, Greece

Are you ready to make youth voices heard on the European and international stage? This training invites young people (main target group: 18 to 26 years) involved in youth work activities to build up and deepen their advocacy skills in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Whether you are a member of a local youth group, a volunteer or a full-time employee of a youth work organisation: Over three days, you will strengthen your capacity to represent youth interests and contribute to policy dialogue and decision-making at European and international levels. You will also be empowered to engage in follow-up activities in the framework of “Youth Voices Rising”, for example becoming a youth delegate to visit international meetings or conferences.

Read the full Call for Participation here.

• Arrival day in Thessaloniki, Greece: 14 January (evening)
• Working days: 15-17 January
• Departure: 18 January (morning)

Your deadline for submission is the 21.11.2025. Selected participants will be notified by 01 December. For any questions please contact Olga Kyriakidou: info@kirko.gr

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How far are you involved in Generation Europe project and what has been your role and/or contribution? *

Do you have any experience in Advocacy & Lobbying in Youth Work? If yes, please describe briefly what kind of activities, initiatives, or roles you were involved in: *

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The Youth Voices Rising cooperation partnership is co-funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, the European Commission or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union, the European Commission nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Generation Europe – The Academy is a programme of the International Association for Education and Exchange (IBB e.V.) and is funded in the 2021-2025 programme phase by:

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