Introduction & Welcome
Welcome to the Paths to Peace Workshop & Mentoring Programme 2026, a European learning journey for young changemakers, mentors, educators, tourism professionals, peacebuilding practitioners, and community leaders who believe tourism can be used as a tool for peace.
This programme is part of the Erasmus+ funded Paths to Peace (P2P) project https://pathstopeace.eu/ delivered by partners in Sweden, Ireland, Cyprus, Austria, Denmark, and Ukraine. Together, we are exploring with the help of young people and experts how tourism can help build intercultural understanding, strengthen communities, preserve cultural identity, and support peacebuilding in divided, fragile, or post-conflict contexts.
What the Paths to Peace Programme offers
Through a series of 4 interactive online workshops and 4 supported mentoring sessions, participants will:
- Explore how tourism can promote peace, dialogue, and inclusion
- Learn from experts, mentors, and real-life examples from across Europe
- Develop ideas and tourism concepts with peace-building impact
- Connect with a European network of young peace innovators and practitioners
- Gain practical tools, recognition, and experience that can support future education, employment, or project opportunities.