The local training for the SHINE project was organised on 15-16 April 2026 at Biblioteka “Moikom Zeqo” in Tirana. The event brought together 38 participants on the first day and 35 on the second, including youth workers, educators, and young people, with representatives from Kultur Life and People in Focus.The sessions provided a central space for young leaders to engage in interactive learning and professional networking.
The training was implemented as a two-day non-formal education activity designed to foster active participation and peer learning. The first day focused on democracy and European values through participatory exercises like the “EU values tree” and a “Human Rights Law Firm” simulation. On the second day, participants engaged in a visioning exercise for the year 2050 and the “Flower of Privileges” activity, which encouraged reflection on social inclusion and empathy.
A central component of the implementation was the introduction of the SHINE board game as an innovative educational tool. Through hands-on practice, participants explored how gamification can support learning and democratic processes. By the end of the event, participants had strengthened their competencies in facilitation and critical thinking, gaining practical skills they can now replicate in their own work with young people.
The SHINE project is co-funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme.
