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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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Exploring the Power of Outdoor Education – Publication // Inside Out

A tool for inclusion of young migrants in NEET situation in Iceland, Ireland and Germany In recent years, the challenges faced by migrant youth in NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) situationshave gained significant attention across Europe, highlighting an urgent need for innovative and inclusive approaches. Inside Out, an Erasmus+ supported project, responded to

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Peace on Trial: A Hands-on Workshop // The Missing Peace

Last friday, 8th of November, our team organized a workshop, “Peace on Trial: a Hands-on Workshop”, aiming to test the “Mock Trial” tool for peacebuilding. The workshop aimed to equip youth workers, international students, and members of the migrant community in Erfurt with practical skills for conflict resolution, critical thinking, and empathy-building through role-play. The

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Exploring Iceland Through Outdoor Education – Documentary // Inside Out

“Inside Out: Exploring Iceland Through Outdoor Education” captures our transformative journey in Iceland, where young people from Ireland, Germany, and Iceland gathered to learn about outdoor skills, teamwork, and cultural exchange. Through nature exploration, developing soft and hard skills, we built resilience, communication, and a connection to Iceland’s landscapes. This documentary showcases how outdoor education can foster

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Community Goes Europe 6: Meet Linda Sánchez

Hi, I’m Linda Sánchez from Seville, Spain. I studied East Asian Studies and Criminology and recently completed a Master’s in Strategic Thinking and Global Security. Before joining the Culture Goes Europe team in Erfurt, I had the chance to volunteer in Finland and Japan, which deepened my appreciation for cultural exchange and collaboration. I’m focused

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Youth4Biodiversity: A Forest Retreat // PLANET4B

As part of the Planet4B project, Youth4Biodiversity brought together ten young people in the Leutratal natural reserve in Jena for a weekend focused on biodiversity awareness. This experience was also inspired by our participation in the Inside Out project in Iceland, which explored outdoor education as a tool for integrating young people, particularly migrants, into

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