INNOV8PEACE: design thinking for youth peacebuilders

"<< Objectives >>The main goal of the project is to engage youth as peacebuilders, by equipping them with the innovative problem-solving approach of design thinking (DT) to develop peace projects in their communities. More specifically, INNOV8PEACE focuses on enhancing youth civic engagement and participation in democratic life, fostering their creative problem-solving, applying the design thinking approach to peace initiatives.<< Implementation >>INNOV8PEACE begins with a kick-off meeting where partners finalize the management and communication strategies. Then, the Training of Trainers will equip youth workers with the skills necessary to deliver peacebuilding training using the Design Thinking methodology. These newly skilled trainers will conduct peacebuilding sessions for young participants. Throughout these sessions, participants will develop and implement peace solutions in their local communities, showcased during the final event.<< Results >>The project results include the booklet ""Seeds of Peace"" which serves as a dynamic collection of innovative solutions developed and implemented by young participants. Additionally, the workbook for participants serves as a practical reference to reinforce key insights from the training sessions and the Design Thinking approach. Lastly, the handbook and toolkit for trainers will be developed, providing a detailed guide for youth workers on how to design and deliver DT peacebuilding training."