by Babilon Travel NGO | Jun 9, 2026 | Training Course
Between 31 May and 6 June 2026, including travel days, 21 youth workers from Romania, Georgia, Armenia, Albania and North Macedonia came together in Tbilisi, Georgia, for the international training course “Inclusive Futures”.
The activity was implemented within the Erasmus+ KA151 Youth project, coordinated by Asociația Babilon Travel. The training was organised in partnership with Multicultural Group from Georgia, Peace Volunteering Network from Albania, Youth Opportunities Club from Armenia and ZIVOT from North Macedonia.
“Inclusive Futures” addressed the importance of quality and inclusion in youth work. Youth workers often work with groups of young people who have different needs, learning styles, communication preferences and levels of participation. For young people with sensory impairments or fewer opportunities, barriers related to communication, accessibility, methods or attitudes can limit their participation. The training created a space for youth workers to reflect on these barriers and explore practical ways to make their activities more accessible, participatory and meaningful.
Throughout the training, participants took part in workshops, peer-learning activities, practical exercises, group discussions and creative teamwork. They exchanged experiences from their organisations and countries, discussed current challenges in inclusive youth work and explored methods that can support the participation of young people with diverse needs, including young people with sensory impairments.
The programme also focused on accessible digital tools and practical strategies that youth workers can use when planning and facilitating activities. Participants reflected on how instructions, materials, spaces, communication and group dynamics can influence participation, and how small adaptations can make a significant difference for young people.
The main practical result of the training was the development of the “Inclusive Youth Work Methods Lab”. Participants worked in mixed international teams to improve, adapt and test youth work activities that could be used with diverse groups of young people. The methods were later presented during an Inclusive Methods Gallery Walk, where participants had the opportunity to experience the activities, provide feedback and reflect on their accessibility, participation potential and transferability.
The activity “Inclusive Futures” was co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
For more information about the project and future activities, please visit https://babilontravel.eu or contact us at [email protected].
by Babilon Travel NGO | May 4, 2026 | Training Course
Youth workers from Romania, Georgia, Armenia, Albania, and North Macedonia will come together in Tbilisi, Georgia, this June for the international training course “Inclusive Futures”, taking place between 31 May – 6 June 2026 (travel days included). The training will bring together 21 youth workers connected to their sending organizations, including participants with and without fewer opportunities, to strengthen their competences in delivering inclusive and high-quality youth work activities.
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by | Oct 23, 2025 | Training Course, Youth Exchange
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Accreditation Youth 2025 project. Continuing the mission of promoting inclusion, diversity, and competence development in youth work, this year’s activities will focus on empowering both youth and youth workers through non-formal education methods addressing relevant contemporary topics such as intercultural dialogue, sustainability, creative expression, and digital participation.
Throughout 2025, Asociatia Babilon Travel will implement four main international activities, involving more than 10 partner organizations from across Europe.
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by | Oct 15, 2025 | Training Course
This week, the team of Asociația Babilon Travel is taking part in the ACT-YOU Training Course held in Durrës, Albania, under the Erasmus+ project “Promoting ACTive participation in professional development activities for YOUth workers” . The activity, coordinated by VIEWS International AISBL and hosted by Peace Volunteering Network Albania, brings together youth workers and leaders from seven European countries: Belgium, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Norway, and Albania
A Week of Learning, Reflection, and Cooperation
Throughout five intensive days, participants have been exploring key concepts such as inclusion, diversity, human rights, and youth participation, using non-formal education methods, discussions, teamwork, sharing of best practices, and experiential learning. The sessions focused on the challenges faced by young people with disabilities and fewer opportunities, and on how youth workers can act as drivers of inclusion, equality, and democratic values in their local communities and organisations
Today, on the final day of the training, the three representatives of Babilon Travel NGO, are experiencing first-hand the exchange of good practices and professional perspectives among European peers. The closing sessions are dedicated to developing joint recommendations aimed at improving accessibility and inclusion for young people with disabilities and fewer opportunities. These recommendations will later be shared with decision-makers and youth networks across Europe to support more inclusive youth work policies and practices.
Babilon Travel’s Perspective on Inclusion
For Asociația Babilon Travel, participation in ACT-YOU is not only a professional development opportunity but also a reaffirmation of its long-term commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and equal participation. The experience in Durrës has allowed the team to present Romanian good practices in mixed-ability youth projects, accessible mobility activities, and inclusive methodologies, while also learning from the experiences of partner organisations from across Europe.
“ACT-YOU has shown us that inclusion is not just a concept, it’s a way of working together, built on empathy, openness, and exchange. This training gave us both new tools and the inspiration to continue creating inclusive spaces for young people with disabilities.”
— Babilon Travel NGO Team
As the training concludes, the team returns home with new ideas and practical tools that will be integrated into the organisation’s upcoming Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps activities. Within the ACT-YOU network, Babilon Travel NGO aims to continue developing inclusive and accessible initiatives, ensuring that young people with disabilities can participate equally, grow, and contribute actively within the European youth field.
