2026 Level 1 Instructor Training

Overview

Join Us for the 2026 ESD Level 1 Instructor Training – Building a Safer, More Empowered World Together ESD Albania and ESD Europe invite you to take part in the Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) Level 1 Training, taking place in May 2026 in Albania, as part of the 2026 ESD Training Cycle. This training marks an important step for those who wish to become Empowerment Self-Defense instructors or integrate ESD into their educational, community, or professional work. It offers a structured, high-quality pathway to develop both the theoretical understanding and the embodied practice of ESD—an evidence-based, holistic methodology that promotes violence prevention, personal safety, and empowerment. The program consists of two interconnected phases: Phase 1: Online Preparatory Training (March 2026) – introducing ESD’s core principles, teaching skills, and empowerment theory. Phase 2: In-Person Training (26-31 May 2026, Albania) – focusing on hands-on practice, facilitation skills, and community impact. Participants may choose to register only for the online course or for both phases. Those who complete both the online and in-person training will benefit from a reduced combined participation fee.

Event Details

• •Phase 1: Online Preparatory Training (March 2026)
• •Phase 2: In-Person Training (26-31 May 2026, Albania)

Main Responsibilities

• •N/A

Material Delivery

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• •Who Can Apply?
• •New or emerging ESD practitioners
• •Educators, teachers, youth workers
• •NGO and community-based professionals addressing GBV prevention
• •Gender equality specialists
• •Social workers, psychologists, activists
• •Practitioners supporting women, youth, migrants, or at-risk group

How to Apply

Please send the following in PDF format:

• •More information and where to apply, please follow the link: https://forms.gle/1mPD23znqiw49QiC7