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Forgotten place, August-Frölich-Platz: Where Citizens Reclaim the Right to the City

Once a traffic-choked corner in Weimar, August-Frölich-Platz is slowly becoming something else—a living laboratory for participatory urbanism, where local residents, children, artists, and activists are challenging traditional models of city planning from the ground up. Rooted in principles from critical theory, the Citizen Initiative for August-Frölich-Platz unfolding here pushes back against the idea that urban […]

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Exploring Peacebuilding in Practice: Study Visits to ZIF, CRISP, and CISR

The day after our international conference Shared Space, Shared Future: A Multi-Level Approach to Youth-Led Reconciliation and Social Cohesion, our visit to Berlin offered a multi-layered exploration of contemporary peacebuilding practices through engagements with three institutions operating at the intersection of policy, education, and social research: the Center for International Peace Operations (ZIF), CRISP –

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Discover What’s Next in the NEW INHERIT Project

We’re excited to share the latest updates from the NEW INHERIT Project – a growing initiative focused on creating a more inclusive, healthy, and sustainable future for all. Our newest newsletter is available now – click here to read more, and it’s packed with fresh insights, stories from the field, and upcoming opportunities you won’t

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“Die kulinarische Weltreise” – An International Brunch in Erfurt

On March 29th, something truly special happened in the heart of Erfurt. In front of the Hotel Lindeneck, in a cozy green space, neighbors, friends, and food lovers gathered for an international brunch titled “Die kulinarische Weltreise” – a culinary journey worldwide. The idea was simple but beautiful: everyone was welcome to bring a dish

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Youth4Biodiversity: The power of immersive interventions and experiential learning

Youth4Biodiversity, part of the Planet4B Horizon project (P.N. 101082212), explores how a learning community of urban youth takes ownership of biodiversity prioritization and conservation efforts. This package intervention provided an immersive learning experience in a natural reserve in Germany, using experiential learning to strengthen ecological empathy and foster long-term engagement in sustainability. Set against the

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Highlights of the New Inherit project

CGE (Culture Goes Europe) proudly continues into 2025 with the Creative Europe project “NEW INHERIT: Innovation 4 Heritage”, an initiative reimagining Europe’s cultural heritage through innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. After an impactful year in 2024, which included the first international training course for cultural ambassadors in Germany, the project sets the stage for further

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Exploring Polish Cultural and Historical Perspectives Through Cinema // PENDYW

Hello everyone, I am Nela, and on January 31st, I hosted a workshop as part of our Exploring Global Perspectives Through Cinema project. This initiative celebrates the art of filmmaking by bringing together movies from both EU and non-EU directors, highlighting the diversity of global cinema. Through carefully curated films, we aim to explore unique

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Youth Opportunities Event at Schmalkalden University // SoftSkills4Democracy

On January 29th, 2025, Schmalkalden University hosted an engaging three-hour event focused on opportunities for active youth participation. What We Covered The event began with an informative presentation on various ways young people can get involved, including: Following this, we introduced Solidarity Projects—exploring funding opportunities, project goals, and their impact on communities. Hands-On Experience Participants

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Reflecting on an Incredible Week at the “Pay It Forward” Seminar

Hello everyone, Danny here from CGE! It’s been a little while since the “Pay It Forward” Seminar, but now I finally found the time to sit down and share my reflections on this amazing experience. Hosted in the beautiful coastal town of Side, this seminar brought together passionate youth workers and NGO representatives from across

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