Webinar offer: Effects of Poverty and Other Socioeconomic Barriers on Democratic Participation

Date: 14 April 2026

Location: Online (Zoom), 10:00–12:00 CET

Organizer: SALTO Inclusion & Diversity and SALTO Participation & Information (SALTO Resource Centre)

Goal: This webinar is part of a long-term European project aimed at strengthening the democratic participation of young people with fewer opportunities. It focuses specifically on how poverty and other socioeconomic barriers impact young people’s ability to engage in democratic life. Using an intersectional approach, the session will explore structural inequalities and highlight the role of youth work in fostering inclusion, empowerment, and active participation in decision-making processes. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized youth and learn practical approaches to support more equitable participation.

Who can participate: Youth workers, educators, trainers, facilitators, researchers, and policy-makers interested in youth participation, inclusion, and social equity, especially those working with young people facing socioeconomic disadvantages.

Participants from: Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU, and other countries worldwide.

Funding: This is an online activity with no participation fee.

Additional details:

• Part of a broader webinar series on inclusive youth participation

• Focus on poverty, inequality, and barriers to democratic engagement

• Intersectional perspective addressing multiple forms of exclusion

• Exploration of real-life challenges and inclusive practices

• Space for discussion, exchange of experiences, and peer learning

• Opportunity to connect with a wide network of youth work professionals across Europe and beyond

  
  

Working language: English

Application deadline (24h CET): 13 April 2026

More information: https://trainings.salto-youth.net/14657