From Division to Dialogue by Zavod Movit

What is the potential of youth work (that is not used) In approaching young people in the times of conflicts and division?

sherer_ekaterina — 2026-05-06 07:58:32 UTC

To have fun and create room to play in order to connect

2026-05-06 14:02:19 UTC

Playing and fun activities are a nice way to connect

2026-05-06 14:03:10 UTC

Youth work must be more about resilience than just participation. Not only involving young people, but teaching them how to cope with uncertainty, setbacks, and identity. That means: space for conversation, doubt, and emotions not everything needs to be solved.

Relationships are more important than programs

2026-05-06 14:04:08 UTC

In uncertain times, young people are less likely to trust systems, but they do trust people. The quality of the relationship between youth worker and young person therefore becomes crucial.

Combining real-life and digital

2026-05-06 14:11:13 UTC

Young people live hybrid lives. Good youth work takes place not only in community centers but also online where much of their identity and social pressure plays out.

Possibility of investing in long-term relationships/growth

2026-05-07 07:21:00 UTC

Difficult/important/deep dialogues can take time and need proper preparation

As (future) youthworkers we can not avoid talking about politics. Don’t hide. Adress.

2026-05-07 07:21:58 UTC

Youth workers are the eyes of young people's change/transformation in perspectives, values and interests

2026-05-07 07:22:25 UTC