Empowering Youth through Humor: Comic Relief Training Workshop

We are delighted to invite you to join a pioneering European initiative exploring creative ways to support youth mental health! As part of the Comic Relief – Erasmus+ project, we are hosting in Athens a 12-hour training workshop designed for professionals and students working with (or aspiring to work with) young people aged 16–30.

About the Workshop

This training is the result of international collaboration between experts from France, Italy, Ireland, and Greece. Participants will discover and practice innovative methodologies that use humor and performing arts—such as theater, clowning, puppetry, mask-work, and stand-up comedy—to empower young people facing modern mental health challenges.

Key Information

  • Cost: Free of charge (Limited seats available – first-come, first-served).

  • Certification: Participants will receive a certification from the Institute of European Certification of Personnel (ICEP).

  • Requirement: Attendance of all 12 hours (3 sessions) is mandatory for certification.

Schedule & Location

The workshop consists of three 4-hour sessions:

  • Session 1: Monday, March 30, 2026 | 15:00 – 19:00

  • Session 2: Monday, April 27, 2026 | 15:00 – 19:00

  • Session 3: Monday, May 25, 2026 | 15:00 – 19:00

📍 Venue: “Social Dialogue Center” of PEPSAEE, 41 Ipirou Str., Athens, Greece

Quick Summary & Registration

Feature Details
Target Group Professionals & Students (Youth Work/Mental Health)
Methodology Experiential & Interactive (Theater, Humor, Stand-up)
Registration [Link to Google Form] (Online only)
Contact Email info@epioni.gr
Phone (+30) 694 6003522