Over 100 participants from across Europe and Africa joined the June 17 and July 8 DigiSkill Online Dialogues, where we tackled key themes at the intersection of culture, identity and communication. Held virtually as part of the Erasmus+ DigiSkill project, these sessions offered young people and youth workers valuable tools to navigate an increasingly intercultural digital world.
The DigiSkill project, led by Youth Power in partnership with organizations from Portugal, Czechia, Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda aims to empower 2,500 young people with digital project management skills and intercultural communication competencies through online dialogues, training courses, and simulations.
The June 17 dialogue, “Stereotypes, Prejudices, and Cultural Sensitivity,” featured cultural and social anthropologist Anna-Marie Vinšová, who drew on her extensive fieldwork in Tanzania to unpack the layers of identity and unconscious bias. Participants explored how stereotypes influence perception, the importance of cultural sensitivity and how to build more inclusive communication across borders.
The July 8 dialogue, “Cultural Dimensions, Differences, Identity, and Non-Verbal Communication,” welcomed Anna Rodríguez Casadevall, an intercultural competence consultant and trainer. Through real-life scenarios and reflection exercises, the session helped participants identify how cultural frameworks shape our behavior and how non-verbal signals can build or break cross-cultural understanding.
Both events emphasized participation, self-reflection, and practical takeaways. Through facilitated discussions, guest expert insights and post-dialogue surveys, the DigiSkill Online Dialogues continue to promote critical thinking and cross-cultural skills among young people working or volunteering across borders.
With 17 more dialogues to come, DigiSkill remains committed to strengthening digital and intercultural literacy for the next generation of global citizens.