28, route de Diekirch
Bâtiment 1 (3e étage)
7220 Walferdange
Luxembourg
- Democracy and community development
- Human rights
- Media
- Youth and education
The Centre for Citizenship Education ("Zentrum fir politesch Bildung", ZpB) is a politically independent foundation consisting of 10 full-time staff members and 5 associated project managers. The Foundation's revenues consist of financial contributions from the State, subsidies, as well as income arising from the management of the Foundation's assets and activities. The ZpB develops educational material on political and societal subjects and organises training courses for teachers and educators. The Foundation further promotes the understanding of democratic processes and societal challenges through workshops, debates, conferences, exhibitions, and a specialised library. Finally, it encourages participation by organising contests and projects to encourage young people to take an interest in politics.
The ZpB also supports formal, non-formal and other educational establishments in the strengthening of democratic structures promoting the participation of all.
The Centre for Citizenship Education ("Zentrum fir politesch Bildung", ZpB) is a politically independent foundation promoting active citizenship of all members of the society by offering them opportunities to engage in democratic processes and enhance their understanding of these processes. The participation of young people is a priority for the foundation which cooperates with educational institutions, political bodies such as the National Parliament, political parties, NGOs and CSOs. As a centre of reference on the national level for active citizenship, the foundation supports initiatives in both the formal and informal educational sectors, developing a variety of platforms and participatory concepts while offering training to relevant stakeholders. Finally, the centre also develops national information campaigns on important social issues.
The ZpB develops educational material on political and societal subjects and organises training courses for teachers and educators. The Foundation further promotes the understanding of democratic processes and societal challenges through workshops, debates, conferences, exhibitions, and a specialised library. Finally, it encourages participation by organising contests and projects to encourage young people to take an interest in politics. The ZpB also supports formal, non- formal and other educational establishments in the strengthening of democratic structures promoting the participation of all.
- active participation in the events organised by the regional network;
- promoting the topic of citizenship education within the network and assisting other members in related events;
- examining the topic of citizenship education from an intercultural perspective;
- helping to raise awareness on topics related to intercultural communication;
- suggesting trans-national activities involving all networks of the foundation.
The 'Zentrum fir politesch Bilding' (Centre for Citizenship Education) would like to become a member of the ALF; in order to:
- exchange best practice and experiences with people from all regions of the Mediterranean;
- initiate joint actions and trainings on citizenship and intercultural education with partners from around the Mediterranean;
- leverage the potential of local projects by teaming up with cities transnationally.