"Youth work against violent extremism and radicalism" is a seven-day TC which will take place in Limassol, Cyprus from 11. to 18. April 2020. (including travel days). Training will be organized by BLUE CHERRY ACADEMY FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS Participants are coming from: Cyprus, Serbia, Spain, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Austria, Latvia, France From each country we expect 3 participants, which makes 27 participants What is really “violent extremism”? And what exactly can youth work do to prevent violent extremism and radicalization? What resources are available and who has developed tools for youth workers dealing with this topic? During our TC we will try to give answer on this questions. Violent extremism and radicalization is a denial of democracy and of human rights. Unfortunately in Europe and beyond an increasing number of young people are being drawn into extremist movements in their search for identity and a meaningful place in society. Profound feelings of injustice and frustration about their social exclusion are amongst the main root causes contributing to young people’s vulnerability, and increase their willingness to adhere to extremist, sometimes violent groups, which offer an apparent social purpose to them. Reason for this Training course is reason for our project. This TC aims to empower participants to be able to address violent extremism and radicalisation among young people, by analysing local realities, exchanging practices and promoting culture of peace. Objectives: - to develop a common understanding of notions related to violent extremism and radicalisation; - to analyse the situation and causes of violent extremism and radicalization among youth in Europe; - to explore the concept of violent extremism, radicalisation, its forms and manifestations, and how youth work can have a role in its prevention; - to increase participants’ understanding regarding the role of youth work in preventing violent radicalisation and in supporting young people’s resilience and empowerment; - to foster and improve cooperation among people working with youth through the exchange of good practices in the area of counteracting violent extremism and radicalisation; - to increase the competences of youth workers and people who is working with youth in recognising and contributing to mitigation of violent extremism and radicalisation; - to explore support measures of Erasmus + Youth Chapter and other programmes for youth NGOs working on the theme of extremism and radicalization; All actors in the EU have to contribute to tackling extremism, especially violent extremism and radicalisation and youth-oriented NGOs are one very important link in the European cultural ecosystem because they can spot problems in their early phase of development and they can firmly support key European values like freedom, democracy, human dignity and respect.