"<< Objectives >>Since the beginning of human history stories were used to pass on accumulated wisdom, beliefs, and values. Through stories we explain how things are, why they are, and our role and purpose. Stories are the building blocks of knowledge, the foundation of memory and learning. Stories connect us with our humanness and link past, present, and future by teaching us to anticipate the possible consequences of our actions.Today’s world is marked by information overload where young people are exposed to constant flood of news and data. Migration and refugee crisis in Europe is adding a new layer to this overflow of media. Often the stories and narratives are put in negative light and can dangerously lead to frustration and disempowerment of the disadvantaged youth in general and young migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in particular. This, in turn, can disrupt integration processes and create a natural breeding ground for cynicism and radicalization.Stories on the other hand can inspire hope and bring about change. Storytelling can influence attitudes and change perceptions by revealing new perspectives. At the same time, the very process of storytelling/story creating can be a powerful healing process as creators analyze and observe themselves, their thought processes, emotions as well as contexts and other people’s behaviors.The Training Course ""Tell Your Story"" gathered 32 youth workers and youth leaders from 4 countries (Germany, Georgia, Armenia and Italy) who work on integration and social inclusion projects with disadvantaged youth in general and young migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in particular and developed their capacity to use Storytelling method to create transformational learning processes and environments. The Training Course ""Tell Your Story"" was originally planned to take place the summer of 2020 but because of the pandemic it was postponed and finally took place in Yerevan, Armenia from 12-19 August 2021.The training course was based on non-formal learning methods and principles with special focus on storytelling in various different ways, creative writing, improvised theater method, team-building, community work, creative brainstorming/discussions, intercultural dialogue and pedagogical approaches and tools that educated about the current situation of refugees in Europe, anti-discrimination education and stereotypes. The learning space in this TC was anchored on the value of the Erasmus+ Programme as a tool for youth empowerment and raised awareness about Youthpass tool for supporting young people harness skills and personal growth through self-reflection and learning documentation.Objectives of the training course were:-Introduced and equipped youth workers/leaders with the non-formal learning method of Storytelling as a Pedagogical Tool.-Developed skills of youth workers/leaders to use the method of Storytelling in their work with young people with fewer opportunities in general and young migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in particular to guide them towards social inclusion.-Learned how Storytelling method can be used to create environments for dialogue, establishing a culture of diversity, acceptance and pluralism and for dealing with fears that exist in our society.-Explored ways to build a good storytelling project under Erasmus + Programme with the right methodology to fight social exclusion and radicalization.-Learned to use Youthpass and the Key Competences for creative process of skill harnessing, self-reflection and documentation of the personal learning process;-Promoted Erasmus + Programme and explained how young migrants and refugees can be involved in it;-Transferred knowledge and skills by developing and publishing online the booklet ""Storytelling for Social Inclusion- A Guide for Youth Workers”.<< Implementation >>This project organized the international training course “Tell Your Story"" which was originally planned to take place the summer of 2020 but because of the pandemic it was postponed and finally took place in Yerevan, Armenia from 12-19 August 2021. Total 32 participants from 4 different countries (Germany, Armenia, Georgia and Italy) were involved.The 32 participants of this project came from a pre-identified pool of youth workers and youth leaders who represented the partner organizations involved, some of whom also worked in local authorities, local governments and other public institutions in Germany, Armenia, Georgia and Italy.Selected participants had the ability and strong motivation to develop their capacity to use Storytelling method to create transformational learning processes and environments and promote youth social inclusion through Storytelling method. They were expected to spearhead social inclusion projects with disadvantaged youth in general and young migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in particular.50% of the participants were those coming from fewer opportunities backgrounds including refugees/asylum seekers and migrants. The project aimed to support the professional growth of these individuals so they could become active Youth workers and Youth leaders in this field.<< Results >>32 youth workers and youth leaders were trained on top-tier storytelling method to create transformational learning processes and environments. Combined together, these 32 Youth Workers and Youth leaders were able to impact between 800- 1000 young people with whom they work directly on daily basis.Participants were equipped with non-formal learning method of Storytelling as a Pedagogical Tool. They developed skills for using the method of Storytelling in their work with young people with fewer opportunities in general and young migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in particular to guide them towards social inclusion.Participants learned how Storytelling method could be used to create environments for dialogue, establishing a culture of diversity, acceptance and pluralism and for dealing with fears that exist in our society.Youth workers and youth leaders involved in this project were trained on educational tools and methodologies that enabled them to act as multipliers on refugee related issues in their work with young people. They had the full capacity to present Erasmus + opportunities and involve these young people in relevant programmes.The project produced both intangible (learning and experiences, methods and tools, cooperations and networks) as well as tangible product of the booklet ""Storytelling for Social Inclusion- A Guide for Youth Workers” as an advanced resource that can be used by organizations and individuals working in this field."