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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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“Youth Voices” Book Club: Exploring social issues and raising intercultural competences in Europe // EU4YOUTH2ACT

Thursday evening, January 16th 2025, we – the group of the book club “Youth voices” – gathered for the first pilot-test meeting of our book club to discuss “Do Muslim Women Need Saving?” by Lila Abu-Lughod. The discussion was profound and thought-provoking, allowing us to reflect deeply on the themes raised by the author regarding the Western

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Improving Civic Education in Vocational Education and Training – Improving Civics in VET

Duration of the project: 15.12.2023. – 14.4.2026. (28 months) Partners: Funky Citizens from Romania and CGE Erfurt e.V. from Germany The project will enable the three organizations to develop an advocacy position based on evidence and to use their national and international networks to spread knowledge and advocate towards relevant institutions. Also, raising public awareness that

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Working Book: Access2Success

In a world where digital technologies shape every aspect of our lives, the Access2Success project emerges as a powerful initiative to bridge the digital divide for adult learners, migrants, and refugees. This 2024 publication, a collaborative effort across Sweden, Germany, Spain, and Poland, showcases innovative tools and methodologies aimed at fostering digital literacy, digital citizenship,

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Art, Music & Well-being for All // Art in Action (Multiplier Event)

As part of the “Art in Action” multiplier event, on December 14th, 2024 we hosted in our space in Saline34 an immersive and interactive session where participants came together to explore various art-based methods for community reconciliation. We began the session by presenting the “Art in Action” project and the staff mobility, which took place

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Peace through Music & Art: A creative pilot session

On December 6th, 2024 we hosted an engaging and introspective activity that blended music, art, and personal storytelling. Each participant was invited to select a song that resonated with the theme of peace, whether on a personal level or in a broader, collective sense. These choices spanned different genres, cultures, and languages, reflecting the diverse

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Breaking Barriers, Building Opportunities for Biodiversity Prioritisation in Decision-making // PLANET4B

Picture a crisp autumn day in Thuringia, Germany. In the heart of the Culture Goes Europe shared office space, six vibrant young minds from across the EU and beyond gathered. The task before them? To dissect the complexities of creating broader change through three simple yet profound interventions: a game, a hike, and a cinema

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“Enhancing Digital Competencies: A Formal Reflection on Go Visual Digital in Nea Makri”

The “Go Visual: Digital” training course, held in the scenic town of Nea Makri, Greece, from 23 to 31 October 2024 provided a compelling follow-up to the first “Go Visual” training experience in Weimar. Over eight days, an international cohort of educators, youth workers, and creative practitioners explored digital tools designed to strengthen visual communication

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