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"Supporting Youths’ Public Speaking Skills By Fostering Self-Esteem & Communication Skills“ – An IRC Social Emotional Asset Development Curriculum
This two-day training curriculum is designed to support young people, especially those with migrant backgrounds, in developing key social-emotional assets that are essential for civic engagement and public speaking. Rooted in the IRC’s SEAD (Social Emotional Asset Development) framework, the curriculum focuses on four core assets: self-esteem, empathy, communication skills, and future orientation.
Through creative and reflective activities such as storytelling, identity exploration, and the “I am from” poem, participants are guided to find and use their voice in empowering ways. The curriculum also includes practical tools for facilitators, such as sample agendas, handouts, and guidance on trauma-informed and culturally responsive facilitation.
Whether used in youth workshops, civic education programs, or facilitator trainings, this resource helps create inclusive spaces where young people can connect, express themselves, and take steps toward meaningful participation in democratic life.
Developed by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Italy, this curriculum is a cornerstone of the ParticipACTION project: “Building Inclusive Civic Engagement and Solidarity Among Diverse Young People in Europe”, co-funded by the European Union under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV).
To deepen understanding of the underlying framework, we also recommend downloading the SEAD Guide – a foundational resource that outlines the theory, principles, and practical applications of Social Emotional Asset Development for youth affected by displacement and migration.
Download the full curriculum and the SEAD Guide HERE, to explore how SEAD can strengthen youth voice, solidarity, and civic action across Europe.
