What does it mean to be safe?

Are you a youth worker, educator, facilitator, or community practitioner based in Denmark who wants to deepen your understanding of safety, trust, and restorative practices? This is your opportunity to join an immersive international training course in the beautiful coastal town of Hendaye, France.

We are looking for participants residing in Denmark to take part in this unique Erasmus+ learning experience focused on creating safer and more compassionate spaces for learning, growth, and community building.

"What Does It Mean to Be Safe?" is an experiential training course exploring safety as a living, relational, and collective practice. Together, participants will investigate what it means to feel safe, how we can become safer for others, and how we can facilitate environments where learning, healing, accountability, and meaningful connection can flourish.

Rather than offering fixed answers, the training will function as a laboratory of collective exploration. Participants will co-create the learning process, engage in practical experiences, and reflect on their own practices, boundaries, responsibilities, and facilitation approaches.

Project Information

Location: Hendaye, France

Dates: 28 June – 3 July 2026

Participants: Youth workers, youth leaders, educators, facilitators, and community practitioners

Who Are We Looking For?

This project is for you if you:

• Work with young people, groups, communities, or educational processes

• Are interested in creating safer, more inclusive, and restorative environments

• Are willing to engage in an experiential learning process involving reflection, dialogue, movement, and group work

• Are open to exploring topics such as trust, vulnerability, boundaries, conflict, and accountability

• Have a good command of English and can actively participate in workshops and discussions

• Are connected to a supporting organisation with a valid Erasmus+ OID number

We especially welcome participants who are motivated to bring new perspectives and practices back to their local communities and organisations.

Costs and Logistics (Erasmus+)

Accommodation & Food

Accommodation and meals are fully covered by the Erasmus+ programme for the entire duration of the activity.

Travel

Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to Erasmus+ distance-band rules and the limits established by the project organisers.

Insurance

Participants must hold a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or equivalent travel health insurance valid for the duration of their stay.

What Will You Gain?

By participating in this training, you will:

• Deepen your understanding of safety as a relational and collective practice

• Develop practical tools for creating safer learning and community spaces

• Strengthen your facilitation and conflict transformation skills

• Increase your awareness of group dynamics, trust, and emotional safety

• Connect with practitioners from across Europe

• Explore restorative and compassionate approaches to community building

If you are ready to explore what it means to create spaces where people can learn, grow, and connect with greater care and awareness, we invite you to apply through this link: https://www.vitatiim.ee/whatdoesitmeantobesafe