2026-06-16 20:28
The mobility took place in Tbilisi, Georgia in period between 3–9 May 2026.
As part of the Erasmus+ project “InnovatorsLab: Gen Z’s Game-Based Peacebuilding”, youth workers from Armenia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Türkiye participated in an international Job Shadowing mobility hosted by Youth for Peace and Equality (YPE) in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The activity was designed to strengthen the capacity of youth workers and educators by providing practical experience in non-formal education, game-based learning, and innovative peacebuilding approaches. Throughout the week, participants explored how interactive methodologies can be used to engage Generation Z in meaningful learning processes focused on cooperation, empathy, communication, and conflict transformation.
Discovering Youth Work in Georgia
The mobility offered participants a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the Georgian youth work sector. Through visits to local youth spaces and the offices of Youth for Peace and Equality, participants observed how youth organizations design and implement educational activities, engage young people in community life, and create opportunities for active participation.
Discussions with youth workers and volunteers provided valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing young people in Georgia, while also creating space for the exchange of practices between partner organizations from different countries.
Learning Through Escape Rooms
A central focus of the mobility was the exploration of escape room methodology as a tool for peacebuilding and conflict transformation.
Participants attended practical training sessions where they examined how game-based learning can be used to address complex social topics in an engaging and accessible way. Through collaborative exercises and reflection activities, they explored how educational escape rooms can help young people develop communication skills, teamwork, critical thinking, empathy, and problem-solving competences.
Rather than only learning about the methodology, participants were actively involved in the creative process. Together with local young people and European Solidarity Corps volunteers, they designed and developed two educational escape rooms that were later presented during the Europe Day celebrations in Tbilisi.
The experience allowed participants to move beyond theory and gain hands-on experience in creating educational scenarios, designing puzzles, linking game mechanics with learning objectives, and facilitating reflective discussions.
International Cooperation in Practice
One of the most valuable aspects of the activity was the opportunity to work in an international and intercultural environment. Participants collaborated closely with Georgian youth workers, volunteers, and young people, exchanging experiences and comparing approaches used in their respective countries.
The collaborative development of the Europe Day escape rooms demonstrated how diverse perspectives can contribute to stronger educational tools and more inclusive learning experiences. It also highlighted the universal relevance of peacebuilding themes and the adaptability of game-based methodologies across different cultural contexts.
Strengthening Youth Workers’ Competences
Throughout the mobility, participants developed practical skills related to facilitation, communication, teamwork, creative thinking, and educational design. They also gained a deeper understanding of how escape room methodologies can be integrated into youth work and peace education programmes.
By observing real-life examples of youth work and participating directly in the creation of educational activities, participants left the mobility with concrete ideas, tools, and methods that can be transferred to their own organizations and local communities.
Building Better Peacebuilding Tools for Generation Z
The Georgian Job Shadowing activity represented another important step in the implementation of the InnovatorsLab project. The experiences, observations, and lessons learned during the mobility contribute to the ongoing development of innovative educational resources that combine peacebuilding with game-based learning.
The activity demonstrated that escape rooms can be much more than entertainment. When thoughtfully designed, they can become powerful educational experiences that encourage dialogue, strengthen cooperation, and help young people develop the skills needed to navigate conflicts and contribute to more peaceful and inclusive communities.
Through international collaboration and practical experimentation, the InnovatorsLab partnership continues to explore new ways of making peacebuilding education relevant, engaging, and impactful for Generation Z.
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