Moving Education Research Spaces Europe Forward

Since 2005, CGE Erfurt e.V. has implemented educational programs that place learners and communities as active agents of their learning processes

Through research, cooperation, and long-term engagement, we work with the spaces of social entrepreneurship, urban planning, climate action, migrant civic engagement, and more.

Our projects are supported by:

European Dimension within Non-Formal Education

For 17 years, CGE Erfurt e.V. has worked with a broad range of educators to develop peer-to-peer, non-formal, experiential learning experiences that place learners as active agents of their learning processes

Identifying challenges

Our projects undertake needs-analysis through a participatory approach with impacted communities.

Research & Analysis

Formal research, from desk-based, to action-based, inform all stages of our project lifecycles.

Work with target groups

Peer-to-peer learning is a key methodology used during activities; our target groups often co-implement.

Working Locally and Globally

CGE works locally in Erfurt, Germany, on a long-term basis, and manages global cooperations in Uzbekistan and the Philippines. We see new partnerships as an opportunity to bring our skills into new sectors and spaces, with the opportunity to cooperate on innovative projects.

Non-Formal Education

Project implementation takes place through diverse methods, such as training courses, seminars, workshops, study visits, exchanges, volunteer services, focus groups, conferences, forums and other formats with local regional, national, European and international partners through non-formal education. 

We aim to encourage a peer-to-peer learning environment, that transcends national borders, social backgrounds, and work towards a shared identity as engaged citizens of Europe and the world at large. 

Gamified learning experiences
Experiential Learning
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Peer-to-Peer learning

Learning from experiences of one another is one of the key elements in our work

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Open Access Hubs

Our technical equipment is available for innovators and activists in the local community

Innovation

We strive to innovate in teaching methodologies as well as use cutting-edge technologies for educational purposes. The diverse technical background of our team members and equipments, available through the established hubs, allows CGE to bring innovation to every intellectual product we are working on.

Coding & Robotics
Media Hub
Drone Piloting
ICT technologies

16

Years of Experience

100+

Projects Implemented

23

Volunteers Hosted

40+

Intellectual Outputs

Recent Posts

Blog

Informal Creativity // Long-Term Training Course

All good things come to an end, and the “InFormal Creativity”, where CGE Erfurt was a partner came to its end this month. However, the …

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Community goes europe 4: meet telma roque

Olá! My name is Telma, I’m 24 years old and I’m from Porto, Portugal. I studied International Relations in college (both Bachelor and Master’s Degree) …

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Think Social // Transnational Partner meeting, Albacete

Between the 21-23rd of June, the Think Social – Promoting Social Entrepreneurial Mindsets consortium had its first in-person transnational partner meeting, to reflect on the …

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Spring School on Digital Citizenship in Brussels // DICIPASS4YOUTH

Young people are engaged and keen on shaping the digital world. This has been proven by the results of the implemented blended youth mobility – …

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Call for Proposals: Development of a Visual Design for a Project Manual 

Erfurt, 23.06.2022 Context: As part of our work in civic, no-formal education, CGE Erfurt e.V. is part of the Demogames project, in which several online …

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Local Initiative: Global Bio gardens Solidarity Project

Community Gardening as a tool and space for Intercultural Dialogue About the project: CGE Erfurt e.V. is supporting the local Global Bio Garden initiative by …

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European Cooperation// Placemaking Project: Kick-off meeting

In this first coming together, partners worked on defining placemaking for inclusion and what it can contribute to the non-formal education and place pedagogy. 

Cooperation

Meeting with representatives of The Student Government of the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy

On Wednesday, March 31st, CGE team met with Inés Alberico, President of the Brandt School Student Government, and Molly Hall, StuRa Representative of the Brandt …

Climate Action

Horizon Europe research project BOLSTER to improve understanding of marginalized communities in the climate transition

CGE Erfurt e.V. in the consortium of 12 key research partners and another 23 associated partners from across the EU is about to start work …