Conflict is normal in human relationships and a motor of change. But, not well managed often produces destructive outcomes, indissolubly linked to violence. Achieving one or another result will be determined by the way we manage it. Conflict management is a powerful tool for reducing negative consequences and improving personal wellbeing and social cohesion. So, developing competencies for constructive conflict resolution is essential, especially for young people that are more vulnerable to destructive approaches to conflict and violence.

Mediation is claimed to have the power to transform parties through their interactions along the process. They would be empowered and spread this knowledge within their close group and eventually society will be transformed among others.

Therefore, this project aims at promoting mediation in youth work as a means of empowering young people to approach conflict in a constructive way and use it as an opportunity for change.

1. Creating a sustainable network of organisations willing to share and gain expertise in the field of mediation applied to youth work.
2. Raising awareness on the potential of mediation as a tool for conflict transformation.
3. Building up youth conflict management competences, with special focus in mediation.
4. Identifying the most important conflict situations that affect young people in each local community.
5. Sharing best practices in dealing with conflicts used in each community.
6. Giving voice to local stakeholders that impact youth conflict situations.
7. Empowering youth workers to use mediation and serve as role models in their communities spreading a constructive approach to conflict.