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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YoungDemo Mentorship Program – applications open!

YoungDemo is a CERV-LS project. Its objective is to support youth democratic and civic engagement and to reinforce the importance of citizen involvement and representation …

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New Project: Critical Reflection Academy

Critical Reflection Academy: Developing a Long-Term Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for Educators & Counsellors in the fields of Migration and Employability Start Date: 01/01/2023 End Date: …

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PLANET4B – Co-creation Workshops on Intersectionality

On February 1st, 2023 we took part in the first in a row of workshops, prepared by IFZ – Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Technology, Work …

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EDUGAME – Local Follow-Up Workshops in Germany

EDUGAME – Educational Games Development under the Erasmus+ Programme (KA210-YOU-0A6F57DC) is a small-scale partnership in the field of youth, coordinated by Fundacja Innowacyjnej Edukacji. The gamification …

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New Project: Youth & Peacebuilding // The Missing Piece: Youth, Peace, and Reconciliation

Project Number: 022-2-IE01-KA220-YOU-000096690 Project timeline: 01/01/2023 – 01/08/2025 (31 Months) Consortium: 🇮🇪 Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation (Ireland) – Peacebuilding Institute – www.glencree.ie 🇭🇺 …

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New Pathways // Job Shadowing & Study Visit Report – Germany

New Pathways – Identifying and Promoting Best-Practice in Supporting Long-Term Unemployed Adults into Education Pathways Erasmus+: Key Action 2 – Small-scale partnerships in adult education …

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Digital Routes @ Culture – supporting local cultural entrepreneurs: feelslike.erfurt’s erfurt.unboxed

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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Placemaking Ambassadors / First Meeting in Erfurt, December 2022

On Saturday 17th of December, amid winter celebrations, we had our kick-off meeting with the Placemaking for Inclusion (PM4I) youth ambassadors. These selected groups of …

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Placemaking Ambassadors – Germany – Second Meeting

After one month of the inaugural session of the Youth Ambassador program, our placemaking duties bring us together again on a cold Saturday in late …