Empower Myself 2025 - The Final Weekend workshop
In January, the closing weekend of the training series within the framework of the Empower Myself project took place, marking the conclusion of a four-weekend developmental process. The final session of the programme was once again held in Jelka (Slovakia), at our well-known and much-loved venue, the Betlehem Mission Centre, where young people were able to continue working on their personal development in a safe and supportive environment.
During the closing weekend, special emphasis was placed on raising awareness of personal growth. Participants once again had the opportunity to work in groups, reflect together on various topics, and take part in activities that allowed them to experience effective cooperation and make use of their strengths within team settings.
One of the key themes of Saturday’s programme was media literacy and the conscious use of artificial intelligence. Participants actively explored how these tools can be used responsibly and creatively. As part of the process, we also worked with text and image generation. The joint work resulted in a unique outcome: with the help of artificial intelligence, the young people created a collective song reflecting on their experiences and learning journey throughout the Messzelátó programme.
The Saturday evening programme offered a meaningful closing experience for the participants, with a strong focus on emotional reflection and stepping out of one’s comfort zone. As part of this, we gathered around a shared campfire, which provided space for slowing down, processing experiences and deepening connections with one another.
On Sunday, the focus shifted to summarising and reflecting on the learning outcomes of the entire programme, as well as sharing feedback. Participants reflected on where they started and how far they had come over the course of the four weekends. The programme concluded in a ceremonial setting, where the young people received their certificates, symbolically crowning the shared journey.
We would like to sincerely thank all the young participants for taking part in this four-weekend developmental process. We strongly believe that they have undergone tangible personal growth that will also be reflected in their everyday lives. They have acquired skills and competences that are essential for further studies, the world of work and successful integration into the labour market. As trainers, it was a great privilege to accompany these personal development journeys, and we wish every participant much success in their future paths.
We would also like to express our gratitude to our trainers, volunteers and everyone who contributed in any way to the realisation of these weekends. Special thanks go to the Betlehem Mission Centre for once again providing a space that supported the development of young people during the final weekend.
The Empower Myself project is implemented with the support of the European Union.
More information about the project is available here.
