The project in a few words
Journey of Unity was a seven-day storytelling-based training course organized by Swiat Rozpedu in Lublin (Poland) in March 2025. It focused on mental health, well-being, and Leadership.
The project was designed to equip educators, youth workers, and change-makers with innovative tools for leadership, storytelling, and mental well-being. Rooted in the Hero’s Journey methodology, this immersive experience empowers participants to guide young people through personal and collective transformation. Through interactive workshops, creative activities, and shared storytelling, we foster resilience, self-awareness, and community building.
The Participants
This project brought together a diverse group of 26 educators, facilitators, and youth workers from six countries: Poland, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Germany, and Lithuania. Each participant brought unique perspectives, experiences, and expertise, contributing to a rich and dynamic learning environment. Together, they explored new approaches to education, leadership, and youth engagement, creating an international community of practice that extends beyond the project itself.
The Outputs
As a result of this transformative experience, The Journey of Unity has produced several key outputs, including:
- A Facilitator’s Guide – A practical resource filled with methods, exercises, and activities based on the Hero’s Journey, storytelling, and mental well-being.
- Interactive Learning Activities – Engaging tools for youth workers and educators, incorporating non-formal education techniques to foster growth and self-discovery.
- A Kuula 360 Platform – A virtual showcase that captures the journey, featuring an interactive tour of the week, insights into the process, participant-created videos, and powerful stories.
- A Community of Practice – An active network of educators and youth workers continuing to support and inspire one another beyond the training course.
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Hosting Organisation
Świat Rozpędu works in the local community to help young people in their personal and professional development with a wide range of non formal education projects and activities.
They focus on a few key areas: Youth engagement and involvement in community projects, sport and wellbeing, storytelling (through dance, theatre, role play etc), digital and cultural heritage, and leadership and employability.
They collaborate with a number of youth organisations within Lublin and look forward to bringing new exciting workshops to the Youth Zones in Lublin and further participation in the post Youth Capital activities and leading up to the EU Capital of Culture in 2029
