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First pan-European non-profit promoting mapping, exchange, learning & innovation in #civic #education bottom-up. Running #NECE, the European network for Civic Education. π₯
@thecivics.bsky.social#NECEFestival2026 is almost upon us! π΅πΉ
Next week, we come together in Lisbon, Sintra & Cascais for 3 days exploring TRUST - through the pillars of trust in democracy, civil society & civic education, and trust between people.
Safe travels, and see you soon in Portugal! π
@thecivics.bsky.socialTogether, we look forward to creating a conducive space to explore these connections between trust, relationships and social change at the Festival!
@thecivics.bsky.socialπ΅πΉ We are delighted to welcome Dona Ajuda as a partner of the #NECEFestival2026: TRUST!
Their mission to build trust where mistrust often prevails connects closely with this year's theme - trust in people, relationships, communities and the possibility of change.
@thecivics.bsky.socialπ΅πΉ Final reminder!
Registration for #NECEFestival2026 is closing soon.
Join us in Lisbon, Sintra & Cascais for 3 days of conversations, learning & exchange around TRUST - with civic educators, civil society, researchers & others from across Europe.
π Register here: nece.eu/nece-festiva...
@thecivics.bsky.socialSustainability is part of how we prepare for the #NECEFestival2026 - from locally sourced food to reducing waste.
β»οΈ This year, old festival banners have been turned into colourful, practical purses.
π΅πΉ Join us in Portugal and get your hands on one!
@thecivics.bsky.socialLearn more about the ReLEAD programme here: thecivics.eu/projects/rel...
@thecivics.bsky.socialπ΅πΉ Can the workplace become a new site for rebuilding trust? Our Corporate civic responsibility panel, grounded in the ReLEAD programme will dissect this at the NECE Festival 2026.
π For further information on this panel, please read here: nece.eu/nece-festiva...
@thecivics.bsky.socialπ¦πΉLast week, we convened 40 civic ed multipliers in Salzburg to explore AI and the future of historical learning. We looked into AI literacy, LLMs, historical consciousness, digital remembrance and the ethical questions they raise. π€πΌ Grateful to all involved for 3 days of thoughtful exchange.
@thecivics.bsky.socialπ΅πΉ The #NECEFestival2026 closes with AndrΓ‘s PethΕ of Direkt36, reflecting how to sustain democratic work in difficult times and where we can find room for action - providing inspiration on how we can carry three days of conversations about TRUST into the future.
π Join us: nece.eu/nece-festiva...
@thecivics.bsky.socialπ We are proud to present the results of the MigrAction Ideathon, delivered by the OEEK. The event took place on 17β18 April in Warsaw, bringing together 45 participants from migrant communities, local residents and civil organisations for two days of hands-on civic collaboration.
@thecivics.bsky.socialπͺπΊ 5 days left until the 2nd round of our ReLEAD programme begins!
π¬ Past graduates shared how the programme made them realise that clear, honest communication changes how teams work.
π Further information here: thecivics.eu/projects/relead/
Interested? Send us an email at [email protected].
@thecivics.bsky.socialIdeas, projects, stories and conversations come together in the Action Hub at the #NECEFestival2026.
On Day 3, explore the Project Market, Human Library, workshops, discussions and training sessions - and connect with civic educators from across Europe.
πJoin us here: nece.eu/nece-festiva...
@thecivics.bsky.socialπ± Interested in how socio-ecological transformation actually looks like on the ground, 18 years and above, and residing in the North Rhine Westphalia region in Germany?
π Then apply to join Green Tracks - an intergenerational education programme (available only in German): gstoo.de/green-tracks...
@thecivics.bsky.socialπͺπΊ Round 2 of our #ReLEAD programme starts today!
Participants from companies across Europe begin their civic leadership journey.
π Further information can be found here: thecivics.eu/projects/relead/
Interested? Send us an email at [email protected].
@thecivics.bsky.social#ReLEAD One week to go: round 2 starts 14 Sept across 10 European countries.
Further information can be found here: thecivics.eu/projects/relead/
Interested? Send us an email at [email protected].
@thecivics.bsky.socialThe discovery train at the NECE Festival will take participants to the neighbourhood of Chelas to explore how communities can reshape the stories told about them and build trust through media created from within.
Sounds exciting? Then register to join us in Portugal here: nece.eu/nece-festiva...
@thecivics.bsky.socialπΈπͺ The We-ID consortium gathered in Stockholm for our midterm meeting and Stakeholder Conference, hosted by the CBSS.
πΆ Team undertook field visits to Fryshuset and MΓ₯ngkulturellt centrum, plus a panel on youth and social cohesion in migration contexts.
π Read more: thecivics.eu/2026/08/28/r...
@thecivics.bsky.socialπͺπΊ Expression of interest for round 2 of our #ReLEAD programme closes next week, 1 Sept.
The programme then starts on 14 Sept.
Further information can be found here: thecivics.eu/projects/relead/
Interested? Send us an email at [email protected]
@thecivics.bsky.socialπ¦πΉ We are back at the European Forum Alpbach for the final edition of the Responsible Leadership Lab - focusing on depolarisation. For the next 3 days, we will examine what enables collaboration across sectors, what gets in the way, and how shared interests can develop into sustainable alliances.
@thecivics.bsky.socialπ Registering for the festival is still possible here: nece.eu/nece-festiva...
