Triatlon aktivizma (Triathlon of Activism) is an innovative project by STEP designed to ignite active citizenship and deepen the integration of global education across Europe. With a unique blend of in-person empowerment and virtual collaboration, the project addresses pressing global issues—inequality, sustainability, human rights—by turning abstract concepts into tangible action.
WHY THIS PROJECT MATTERS
Global challenges often feel distant and overwhelming. Many young people and educators lack the tools and support to act on these issues meaningfully. This project bridges that gap by equipping youth and educators with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to create impactful social innovations, rooted in inclusion, critical thinking, and shared responsibility.
Triatlon aktivizma recognizes that youth are not just future leaders—they are present changemakers. Through a transformative journey, the project nurtures their growth from observers to activists, and eventually into multipliers and innovators in their communities.
TWO PILLARS OF THE PROJECT
- Activist Weekend (Ljubljana, 21–23 November 2025)
A 3-day immersive event for young people aged 15–30 from diverse backgrounds, including students, jobseekers, young entrepreneurs, and migrants. Structured around three themes— What? Why? How? —the event includes:
- Day 1: Expert-led workshops on intersectionality, gender equality, climate justice, and human rights.
- Day 2: Motivational storytelling from change agents, including voices from the Global South.
- Day 3: Creation of action-oriented prototypes using a tailored Canvas model for social innovation.
By the end of the weekend, participants become activists, with at least 10 ready-to-test prototypes addressing societal challenges.
- Pan-European Conference on Global Education (Online, 27 November 2025)
An interactive virtual event for 300 educators and youth workers across Europe and the Global South, featuring:
- Showcases of youth-developed solutions.
- Practical workshops led by experts on integrating global education into teaching.
- Interactive Padlet poster sessions for educators already practicing global education.
- Resource sharing, including a replicable scenario for organizing a local Triathlon of Activism.
Participants progress through the “pyramid of inclusion,” gaining tools, motivation, and a community to enact systemic change.
KEY RESULTS AND IMPACT
- Youth-led solutions: At least 10 fully developed, community-relevant prototypes.
- Empowered educators: 300+ educators reached through online event, active participants receive certificates and tools to implement global learning.
- Global reach: 20,000+ people engaged through digital dissemination and a wide educator network.
- Social innovation: Focus on gender equality, human rights, and intergenerational learning.
- Long-term multiplier effect: Educators and young people become ambassadors for change in their local contexts.
Triatlon aktivizma is co-financed by Connect for Global Change and reflects STEP’s mission: to empower individuals to realize their full potential and co-create a fairer, more inclusive world.
Co-financed by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the awarding authority can be held responsible for them.
