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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Community Goes Europe 6: Meet Kevin Verduci

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Comparative report: How to co-create community spaces in Germany, Sweden, Spain and Poland?

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Critical Lens: Don’t Look Up

On the last day of “Critical Lens” Outdoor Cinema sessions, a group of young people joined at Saline 34 backyard to watch and discuss the …

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Critical Lens: The Social Dilemma

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Making of a Shared Space

To pilot some of the activities and workshops that have been developed during the training course of the “Shared Spaces” project, 7 young people and …

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Shared Spaces Training Course in Sweden: empowerment, creativity, inclusivity

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Critical Lens: How IKEA plunders the planet

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My Journey with Access2Success in Sweden

The Access2Success project aims to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that diverse communities, especially the project’s target groups: migrants, social workers, youth workers, and educators, …

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Finding the Missing Piece in North Macedonia

In the framework of “The Missing Piece: Youth, Peace, and Reconciliation – Capacity-building of Youth Workers & Youth Organisations to Engage Young People in Reconciliation …