From 7 to 13 April 2026, the international training course ACT – Art, Creativity and Theatre for Social Inclusion took place in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, near Madrid. Coordinated by Euroactiva‑T and implemented together with European partners — including Europamente — the training brought together youth work professionals from across Europe for an intensive learning experience centred on the arts.
The ACT project was designed to strengthen the quality and impact of youth work by introducing physical theatre and artistic practices as tools for social inclusion, employability and active citizenship. Throughout the training week, participants explored how creative expression can be effectively applied in educational and community contexts, particularly when working with young people facing social, economic or cultural barriers.
Using non-formal education methods such as peer learning, simulations, workshops and theatre-based dynamics, participants were actively involved in designing and testing creative activities. Movement, body awareness and collective creation played a key role in the learning process, allowing participants to reflect on inclusion, cooperation and personal development in an experiential and participatory way.
Beyond developing artistic and facilitation skills, the training fostered strong European exchange and collaboration. Youth workers and educators shared practices, challenges and perspectives from their local contexts, building a common framework for innovative youth work at European level. This exchange enhanced both personal growth and professional competences, reinforcing participants’ capacity to support young people’s active participation in their communities.
One of the project’s key outcomes lies in its multiplier effect. Participants returned to their organisations equipped with new methodologies and creative tools that can be adapted and replicated locally, reaching a wider audience of young people and professionals. At the same time, the connections established during the training opened new opportunities for future collaborations within the creative and social sectors.
The ACT training course confirms the power of art and theatre as transformative tools in youth work — capable not only of developing skills, but also of creating inclusive spaces for expression, dialogue and change.
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