Webinar offer : The Polarities of Democracy: Learn from the Founder – with Dr. William Benet!

Date: 26 May 2026

Location: Online (hosted from Bulgaria)

Organizer: Fondatsiya "Tsennosti, Dobrodeteli, Integritet" (VVIF) (Youth NGO)

Goal: The “The Polarities of Democracy: Learn from the Founder – Live Webinar with Dr William Benet” e-learning activity introduces participants to the Polarities of Democracy framework, which explores key tensions within democratic systems such as freedom vs. authority or participation vs. representation. Participants will learn how to apply polarity thinking to better understand and manage complex societal challenges in youth work and civic engagement contexts.

Who can participate: Youth workers, educators, trainers, and individuals interested in democracy, civic engagement, and innovative educational approaches to addressing societal challenges.

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

Funding: Please check the official call for details regarding participation conditions.

Additional details:

Focus on the Polarities of Democracy framework and systemic thinking

Introduction to key democratic tensions and how to manage them

Live webinar with Dr William Benet (founder of the framework)

Follow-up learning through 5 additional webinars (June–October 2026)

Application of concepts to youth work and civic engagement

Online learning and international exchange opportunities

Working language: English

Application deadline (24h CET): 11 May 2026

More information: https://trainings.salto-youth.net/14767