The City of Genk organizes bystander training, aimed at citizens, professionals/middlemen and its own city employees. With this, the city wants to create a city-wide movement aimed against unacceptable behavior.
A collaboration with the local school campus and youth welfare work was started in 2024.
The content of these trainings was adapted to young people, with themes around LGBTQI+, gender, boys’ macho behavior, etc.
Youth welfare workers received a train the trainer to give these trainings in the different secondary schools of Genk.
By having students and teachers follow the training, a positive school climate is created.

City Profile: Genk