In Varna, International Connection organized a workshop exploring resilience, communication, and community action for young people and youth workers.
Peace Starts with Listening Participants practiced conflict resolution techniques and discussed personal stories of resilience in education, work, and civic life. Workshop Goals- Promote dialogue across differences.
- Build conflict-sensitive communication habits.
- Strengthen young people’s confidence to act locally.
- Roleplay Bridge – Youth reenacted real-life communication conflicts.
- Youth Storytelling Wall – Participants shared short experiences with disagreement and healing.
- Action Mapping – Groups outlined personal and community peace goals.
“I saw how small changes in how we speak can create real understanding.”Outputs and Legacy A photo-story exhibition on peacebuilding journeys will tour schools in the Varna region.