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

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Placemaking Ambassadors – Germany – First Meeting

Blogpost Kick-off meeting with Ambassadors On Saturday 17th of December, amid Winter celebrations, we had our kick-off meeting with the PM4I youth ambassadors. These selected …

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Digital Routes @ Culture – Pilot testing

DigitalRoutes@Culture is a KA2 Strategic Partnership project, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, which aims to promote social entrepreneurship education, cultural awareness …

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PLANET4B – Horizon Europe’s Kick-Off Meeting in Halle, Germany

On December 13-15, 2023 CGE team took part in the first consortium meeting of the EU-funded PLANET4B project at the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, …

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Theater as a Collective Language // Training Course in Weimar

Our #Theaterasacollectivelanguage training of trainers has just concluded, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! This training course was the result of a 18 …

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Multiplier Event in Germany, Erfurt / November 30, 2022

On the 30th of November, 2022 CGE Erfurt e.V. hosted a multiplier event in Saline34 in Erfurt, Germany. We introduced the Back to the Future …

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A Year in One Blogpost – Andreea Kristea on ESK Volunteering in CGE

Bună din nou! Hello there again! Allow me to give you a small insight into my ESC year with CGE. For those who don’t know, …

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Migration in Dialogue – Local Actions in Ireland // Participant Report

Telma Roque, 24.10.22 From the 13th to the 18th of October, Telma Roque visited Eurobug Ireland in Dublin, Ireland, and connected with different initiatives involving …

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Focus Group Discussion — Placemaking for Inclusion

On 16.10.2022 in Altenburg, CGE team visited FACK e.V team to have a project discussion with young people and youth workers about placemaking for inclusion. During discussion, total 11 participants from different fields took part to create inclusive places and social spaces together.

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Bridges! Not Walls – Migration in Dialogue // Youth Exchange in Merkinė

Bridges! Not Walls – Migration in Dialogue is an 18-month cooperation between Eurobug Youth Work (IE) (Coordinator), Europimpulse Network (ES), Eurobug Lithuania (LT), and CGE …