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    political education

    The Civic Scouts at Work programme’s aim is to help employees become active citizens and promoters of democratic values within their companies and their wider communities. A pilot project was organised in Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany and Hungary. Photo: Anton Filonenko.
    Learning & teaching, New perspectives

    What role can compa­nies play in civic education?

    As political trust wanes and populism rises, there are calls for Europe’s corporate sector to step up. The Civic Scouts at Work programme empowers employees to promote democracy through civic education in corporate training. Can corporate social responsibility help adult learners cope with policy changes in Europe?

    11.12.2024 Sara Pasino
    Stefanie Gebing-Menzen, an educator at Akademie Klausenhof, regularly organises workshops for people with disabilities on topics such as elections and fake news. Photo: Akademie Klausenhof.
    Learning & teaching

    Empowering people with disabilities in politics

    A German initiative offers citizenship education to people with disabilities, fostering their active participation in political life. “I've realised what rights I have and that my opinion counts,” says one student.

    25.10.2024 Michael Sommer
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