ID Talks practice: ‘I am blue’ - What is the role of intergenerational dialogue in changing the social narrative around ageing? Why is it important to address ageing and women’s empowerment by involving representatives of different generations? Why is theatre a valuable tool for this work?

Through the example of ‘I am blue’, we will explore methods and tips that enrich youth work and intergenerational dialogue for the benefit of the wider community. Guest speaker: Irati Moran, La Chivata Teatro, Spain

ID Talks practice: ‘Grandpa tell me more’ - How can intergenerational dialogue take shape in practice? Why is this topic important for youth work? What does it mean for a youth organisation and its partners? How can we work on this topic, and what added value does the international dimension bring?

Looking at ‘Grandma, tell me more’, we will learn from a youth-led practice by exploring its key elements, main outcomes, and important lessons learned. Guest speaker: Ana Moutas & Cláudia Numão, Psientífica, Portugal

ID Talks ancestors & offsprings - How are we all connected and why is this important? What is human ecology and how does it relate to intergenerational solidarity? What can we learn from the Earth as an Elder? Why are memories and stories important and how can they help us reflect on existing narratives and reframe societal views?

Let’s widen our understanding of age and time in relation to inclusion and social transformation, and explore what youth work can do to deepen young people’s sense of connection and belonging to a greater whole. Guest speaker: Juan Camilo, Iceland

ID Talks ageism - What is age, how is it defined and what does it mean for different generations? How does age intersect with cultural, societal and religious norms, gender and personal traits? What are the common misconceptions and assumptions about different age groups and how do they affect us?

We invite you to explore age and power dynamics and discuss how youth work can address existing issues and promote intergenerational understanding and solidarity. Guest speakers: Alice Latta & Juliette Laisné, Belgium

ID Talks intergenerational solidarity - What does intergenerational solidarity mean? What are its key elements? What’s in it for different sectors, and why is it important for youth work? What other concepts are relevant when unpacking intergenerational solidarity (intergenerational fairness, intergenerational dialogue etc.), and how do they differ and intersect with one another?

Let’s discuss a topic that is becoming a priority in European discourse and explore what it means for the EU policy framework and future EU programmes. Guest speaker: Ismael Paez Civico, Confederation of European Senior Expert Services (CESES), Belgium

ID Talks Social Justice and Education: What is the role of (non-formal) education in actively countering injustice and helping to build inclusive democracy for the benefit of all? What kind of tools and resources are needed?

Let’s discover examples of social justice education and peace education cases, and see how they are contextualised and targeted at young people with fewer opportunities. Guest speaker: Maria Sakarias, Estonia

ID Talks Social Justice and Activism: What is (youth) activism and what forms can it take? Why do young people engage in activism and what issues are they ready to “fight for”? Should youth work be “radical” and “political”?

Let’s discuss the links between activism and youth work and see how activism contributes to creation of a just society. Guest speaker: Eimear Manning, Ireland

ID Talks Social Justice and Human Rights: How are human rights regarded in today’s society? Are there any new concepts and definitions, and how do they reflect the reality of human rights today? What is the role of youth work in promoting, advocating and defining human rights?

Let’s see how young people are challenging the existing structures, advocating for new issues and breaking existing patterns. Guest speaker: Neringa Tumėnaitė, the UK

ID Talks Social Justice and Youth Work: How does social justice translate to youth work? What are the different models to ensure access and equity in youth work? Let’s talk about the focus of youth work as a value-based profession - should it be about societal change or individual integration?

We will examine youth work on the crossroads of individual needs and structural changes. Guest speaker: Silvia Volpi, Italy

ID Talks Social Justice and Being Human (A Tale of Two Sophias): What does it mean to be human, who is included and who is excluded? What is social justice? How is the world - our environment, technology etc. - shaping today’s young people?

Let’s look into some modern humanist ideals and theories, debate on societal dilemmas and their implications for youth work practice. Guest speaker: Maria Pisani, Malta