From April 17th to 20th, 2026, youth workers, sport professionals, and educators gathered in Corato, Italy for a dynamic Seminar on the research and organization of focus groups, coordinated by Beyond Borders. This activity focused on strengthening participants’ skills in conducting research and organizing focus groups around gender-related issues, equipping them with practical tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Through interactive sessions and collaborative work, participants explored methodologies that will directly contribute to the development of the upcoming training module and the “My Story” Guidelines.
The seminar brought together 24 participants who worked on creating survey templates, research methodology guides, and draft campaign strategies tailored to their national contexts. By the end of the activity, participants not only enhanced their understanding of gender-related topics but also developed concrete action plans to be implemented in their communities. This seminar represents an important step toward building impactful, evidence-based campaigns and fostering inclusive approaches in youth work and sport.
Hate Fighters Network (HFN) from Serbia, together with its partners Beyond Borders Italy form Italy, FuteBola Sport – Centro de Futebol from Portugal, Association Euro-Méditerranéenne des Echanges Volontariats Evénements MAROC from Morocco, Youth Development Organization from Lebanon and Jovesolides Egypt from Egypt implements capacity building project “My Story – storytelling to combat gender-based inequalities in European and MEDA countries” in order to promote gender equality in partner countries and to build capacities of partner organizations for combat against gender-based discrimination and violence through non-formal education, storytelling and awareness raising. Project will build the capacities of youth organizations across partner countries, use storytelling as a tool for transformation and empowerment, engage communities through campaigns that challenge prejudice and inequality and amplify the voices of those too often silenced — especially young women and marginalized groups “My Story” project will be implemented from 01.11.2025 to 31.10.2027 in Serbia, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Lebanon and Egypt. Project is co-funded by the EU.
🟢 Because your story can be someone else’s strength.
