Structural change is transforming regions in a lasting way – economically, socially, and culturally. Children and young people are directly affected by these developments and will play a key role in shaping the future of their regions. It is therefore all the more important to involve their perspectives early on and create genuine opportunities for participation. One important way to achieve this is by establishing children's and youth parliaments at the local and municipal levels.
Qualification series on children's and youth participation in structural change Professionals, municipalities, associations and committed individuals receive the necessary knowledge and practical tools to design participation processes in a target-group-oriented manner and to effectively involve young people.
The three-part training series combines professional fundamentals, tried and tested methods of democracy education and political education, and concrete support in developing one's own participation projects.
The qualification series is aimed at:
- Professionals and pedagogical support staff of children's and youth parliaments
- Employees from municipalities and administrations
- Professionals in child and youth work
- Clubs, associations and initiatives
- Schools and educational institutions
- Committed individuals who want to strengthen political education and participation at the local level
What awaits you:
- Fundamentals of child and youth participation in structural change
- Exciting and effective educational and participatory methods and formats
- Youth-friendly address and communication
- Exchange and networking with experts and other participants
- Support in developing your own projects
- Information on funding opportunities and networks
Teilnahme: for free
Included: Meals and accommodation (please indicate your accommodation request to hedy.keller@struktur-wandeln.de)
The event series consists of 3 modules, taking place between September and November 2026. The events are intended as a series, but can also be attended individually.
Module 1: Basics & Attitude
September 17, 2026 | 10:00–16:30
September 18, 2026 | 09:00–15:00
Why is participation important? What role do professionals play in shaping democratic processes? And how can children and young people have a meaningful say in structural change?
Speakers:
- Alliance for Structural Change
- Service Center for Children and Youth Participation Saxony
- Youth in Structural Change Lusatia (LUPO)
am 8.10.2026 9:30-16:30
am 12.11.2026 9:30-16:30
The training series is a project of Konzeptwerk, the Academy for Children's and Youth Parliaments in Saxony, in cooperation with the Bündnis StrukturWandeln (Alliance for Structural Change). The events are funded by the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ) through the Federal Children and Youth Plan (KJP).