Our projects
Ongoing
Projects we are working on right now.
Enter-preneurship - KA210 Small Scale
Developing non-formal educational modules on social entrepreneurship to support inclusion and community innovation.
Participatory Performing Arts - KA220 Youth Sector
Participatory Performative Arts as a Civic Activation Tool in Migration, Rural & Queer Spaces.
Youth Sail Kyrgyz Republic - EuropeAID
Fostering human rights education among emerging civil society organisations and youth in Kyrgyz Republic.
Youth For biodiversity - Youth Mobility
Empowering youth to protect biodiversity through action and innovation.
Past Projects
Projects, that are finished, and inspire us for further innovation.
As a partner in both Horizon Europe research initiatives, CGE Erfurt e.V. contributed participatory, community-centred methodologies that work directly with target groups to co-generate insights and ensure tactical impact.
BOLSTER - Horizon Europe
Supporting marginalized communities affected by EGD-related policies and involving them in decision-making processes for transition plans.
PLANET4B - Horizon Europe
Understanding and influencing decision-making on EU and global level affecting biodiversity.
Through mentoring, co-creation and non-formal education approaches, we supported innovative cultural heritage, creativity and community engagement practices that align with the Creative Europe programme’s goals of fostering collaboration, diversity, innovation and sustainable cultural development.
Within the EU International Partnerships programme, CGE Erfurt e.V. is implementing two major projects in Uzbekistan to strengthen civil society capacity, foster inclusive dialogue and empower local stakeholders to contribute to social, legal and democratic reforms in cooperation with local and European partners.
Actors of Urban Dialogue - EuropeAID
Empowering and connecting urban activists for community development.
Youth Sail - EuropeAID - Uzbekistan
Fostering human rights education among emerging civil society organisations and youth in Uzbekistan.
With opening up the Social Impulse Hub in Erfurt, CGE offered tailored training, multilingual guidance and community networking, helping migrant lower barriers, strengthen skills and fostering more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Through transnational and local activities — including surveys, networking, public dialogues and policy outreach — CGE contributes to strengthening democratic participation and understanding of European values among youth. Formerly the projects were approved under the “Europe for Citizens” programme.
Unsung Heroes Dialogues
Researching labour rights within European Civil Society.
YoungDemo
Supporting youth democratic and civic engagement and reinforcing the importance of citizen involvement and representation in the European decision-making process.
Through transnational and local activities — including surveys, networking, public dialogues and policy outreach — CGE contributes to strengthening democratic participation and understanding of European values among youth. Formerly the projects were approved under the “Europe for Citizens” programme.
Actors of Urban Dialogue - Russia
Capacity building and networking for urban activists in the Russian Federation.
urban atelier
Exchange of participatory approach methods among urban activists.
Through transnational and local activities — including surveys, networking, public dialogues and policy outreach — CGE contributed to strengthening democratic participation and understanding of European values.
Strategic Partnerships - Large Scale (KA205/KA220)
Code@Youth - KA2 Youth Sector
Coding and robotics to improve young people employability in the Industry 4.0.
DC4JOBS - KA2 Youth Sector
Equipping youth workers with the tools to teach digital competences.
Connected Learning - KA2 Youth Sector
Mapping eudctaion providers using cutting-edge online platforms.
Digital@Youth Work - KA2 Youth Sector
Upgrading digital competences of youth workers across Europe.
Digital Routes@Culture - KA2 Youth Sector
Revitalising cultural heritage sites using AR tools for creative entrepreneurs.
Back2theFuture > Redefining post-mobility - KA2 Youth Sector
Collecting best practices in the follow-up and evaluation of mobility actions.
One Radio - KA2 Youth Sector
Involving young people in creating podcasts for popularising radio culture.
Roles We Play - KA2 Youth Sector
Developing educational long-term simulation role-play game aiming to address intercultural learning and human rights.
The Missing Peace - KA2 Youth Sector
Increasing participation of young people within peace and reconciliation processes.
United Generations - KA2 Adult Education
Bridging the generational divide for education beyond the classroom.
STEAM4ALL - KA2 School Education
Teaching ICT competences in school settings.
Cooperation Partnerships in the field of Education and Training submitted by European NGOs (PCOOP-ENGO)
Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices - Capacity Building in the field of Youth (ACPAL region)
InFormal Evolution
Connecting universities and NGOs to bring non-formal methodolgies into the lecture hall.
Support to policy development and cooperation - European Youth Together (KA3)
Strategic Partnerships - Small Scale (KA210)
Intercultural Trialogues - Youth Sector
Connecting migrants, youth centers and civic spaces for inclusion and integration.
Migration in Dialogue - Youth Sector
Brindging migrants and civic societies for more inclusive communities.
COMPASS - Youth Sector
Co-creating with young migrants communication on educational services.
Wake Up Cities! - Youth Sector
Bringing together urban professionals, activists, academics, youth workers amd to facilitate synergies between the urban and pedagogical world.
DiverCity - Youth Sector
Enhancing participation of young women and girls from diverse backgrounds in city-making plans.
Inside Out - Youth Sector
Exploring outdoor education as inclusion tools in work with young migrants in NEET situations.
Shared Spaces - Youth Sector
Co-creating inclusive environments for migrant and local communities.
Heroes' Journey - Youth Sector
Tailored capacity building program for newcomer youth-led NGOs across EU.
Critical Reflection Academy - Adult Education
Developing a long-term peer-to-peer mentoring program for educators & counsellors in the fields of migration and employability,.
New Pathways - Adult Education
Identifying and promoting best-practice in supporting long-term unemployed adults into education pathways.
Telling Your Story into the City - Adult Education
Strengthening the ability of adult education services of reachging out marginalised groups.
Theater as a collective language - Adult Education
Connecting research, policies and practice on migrant inclusion through non-verbal drama-based methods.
Access2Success
Outlining digital pathways for adult learners, migrants, and refugees.
Learning mobility of individuals - Training Courses, Youth Exchanges, etc. (KA1)
Go Visual - LTTC
Unlocking the potential of visual communication in non-formal education.
Labirint 2.0 - LTTC
Capacity building program for youth workers on outdoor education.
Labirint 3.0 - LTTC
Capacity building program for youth workers on outdoor education.
Inside out 2.0 - TC
Exploring outdoor education as inclusion tools in work with young migrants in NEET situations.
Actively Critical - Critically Active - Youth Participation
Equipping young people with crucial in the post-truth era skills.
Soft Skills for democracy - Youth Participation
Empowering young people with the skills to shape democracy.
Art in Action - Adult Learners Staff Mobility
Capacity building program for adult educators on art-based therapy and inclusion.
CGE Erfurt e.V. actively participates in the European Solidarity Corps by hosting and supporting international volunteers. We also support youth groups in developing and implementing their own ESC solidarity initiatives, fostering inclusion, active citizenship and European solidarity through hands‑on non‑formal learning and mentorship.
Community Goes Europe
Volunteering placements throughout Europe for community change.
Community Goes Europe (Edition 2-5)
Volunteering placements throughout Europe for community change.
Sprachcafe - ESC Solidarity project
Supporting mingrant-led initiative of a meeting and learning place for people from all parts of the world.
Global Bio Gardens - ESC Solidarity project
Supporting autonomous, multicultural, sustainable, socially inclusive gardening project of migrants in Erfurt.
Semillero (Seedbed) - ESC Solidarity project
Everyday Practical Peacebuilding - Actions led by International Students of the University of Erfurt.
Citymakers - ESC Solidarity project
Transforming public space like Fröhlich Platz in Weimar into livable spaces by youth.
Other initiatives
Initiative Frö(h)lich Platz | Weimar, Germany
Die Bürgerinitiative setzt sich für die Schaffung eines sicheren und menschenfreundlichen Raums im Herzen der Westvorstadt Weimars ein.
Topics we work on
We work towards open and peaceful societies in Europe and beyond that promote a diversity of thought, human rights, civic engagement, as well as skillsets for the workspace of tomorrow.
Capacity Building
Digital Education
Migration Policy
Entrepreneurship
Urban Planning
Climate Action
Media Literacy
Civic Education
Sustainability & Well-being
Peace & Reconcilliation
Showcase of Our
best results.
Explore our publications and other materials developed to get inspired.