Roots & RoutesReconciliation, Dialogue, and Community Resilience in Youth Work

Roots & Routes aims to strengthen the capacity of youth workers, educators, and youth leaders to foster dialogue, reconciliation, and community resilience in contexts affected by conflict, polarization, and social tension.The international youth cooperation project brings together organizations from across Europe to develop innovative, trauma-informed, and dialogue-based approaches in youth work. The project combines research, training, and practical tools to support inclusive youth work, peacebuilding, and long-term social cohesion.

Key Activities

• Research and mapping of reconciliation and dialogue practices in youth work.

• Development of an online Knowledge Hub.

• Implementation of an international Dialogue Ambassadors Programme (trainings in Ireland, Finland, and online).

• Creation of a Reconciliation Toolbox with practical methods for dialogue and healing.

• Development of a Dialogue Playbook based on lessons learned.

• Dissemination through articles, podcasts, policy recommendations, and multiplier events.

Duration

1.11.2025–31.10.2027

Partners

VitaTiim (Estonia)

ARTE.M – Associação Cultural e Artística na Madeira (Portugal)

Peace Education Institute (Finland)

Glencree Centre for Reconciliation (Ireland)

Progresylni (Ukraine)