Building a More Equal Society: Highlights from the PHOENIX Project Training in Rascafría

We are thrilled to welcome back our incredible participants from the sun-drenched town of Rascafría, Spain! They have just concluded a powerful seven-day journey as part of the international training course, “Youth Work for Gender Awareness in the Euro-Mediterranean Context.”

This immersive experience, held under the umbrella of the PHOENIX project, brought together a dynamic group of youth workers, educators, and facilitators from across the Euro-Mediterranean region. The mission was clear and crucial: to advance gender equity and empower young women through hands-on learning and collaboration.

Over the course of the week, our team dove deep into:

• Innovative Pedagogical Tools: Exploring creative and effective methods to engage young people on topics of gender.
• Inclusive Practices: Learning how to create safer, more welcoming spaces for all young people, regardless of gender identity or background.
• Intercultural Dialogue: Sharing perspectives and building common ground with peers from diverse cultures, enriching the understanding of gender in different contexts.

This wasn’t just a training—it was a catalyst for change. Our participants have returned with sharpened skills and a renewed passion for promoting gender-sensitive approaches in their work. They are now better equipped than ever to foster inclusion and drive meaningful conversations within their local and international communities.

This journey marks a valuable step forward in our collective mission to build a more equal, just, and aware society. The seeds planted in Rascafría will now blossom into actions worldwide.

Stay tuned for more updates as our participants begin to implement their new projects and insights!

The consortium is comprised of: LUNARIA APS – Rome, Italy, ASOCIACION OTRA ESCUELA – Madrid, Spain, AGDZ VOLUNTEERS WITHOUT BORDERS (AGDZ) – Agdz Center, Morocco, JORDAN YOUTH INNOVATION FORUM SOCIETY (JYIF) – Amman, Jordan.