The FaciliForward training course, organised by ELIX Greece, was designed to empower youth workers, trainers, educators, and active volunteers with essential facilitation competencies. FECE team member Mariya Veleva had the opportunity to take part in the course, where she explored facilitation challenges, developed a creative toolkit, and strengthened her ability to lead inclusive and engaging learning processes in youth work.
The training took place from 24–29 September in Nea Makri, Greece.
Participants were introduced to key theoretical frameworks such as Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning and Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle and the 4P’s of facilitation. They identified and evaluated their facilitation strengths and skill gaps at both the beginning and the end of the course, allowing them to focus on their individual development goals throughout the week.
Working in multinational teams, attendees co-designed and delivered workshops addressing the most in-demand facilitation skills. These sessions helped participants shape their unique facilitation styles and provided space for peer feedback and reflection.
The training gathered participants from across Europe, including Italy, Bulgaria, Finland, Portugal, the Netherlands, Estonia, Lithuania, Turkey, Romania, and the Czech Republic. With ages ranging from 18 to 68, the diverse group created a rich environment for networking, intergenerational exchange, and sharing of best practices.
