Interactive Workshops

Democracy Class

What is democracy and why do we still need it?

Democracy Class

What is democracy and why do we still need it?

In this workshop, we examine where democracy comes from; how it takes shape in the present, on a global level, and also how it expresses itself in the students' everyday life. By using interactive games, group work and brainstorming exercises, students are given the opportunity to reflect on the many aspects of democracy and to communicate their thoughts and ideas to their classmates. The Democracy Tree exercise and the Prime Minister game (where students set a political agenda and compete for class votes) are ways in which we train students to understand where their own opportunities for co-influence lie. We believe that engagement in the local community can lead to global changes, where collaboration and social justice go hand in hand. Therefore we equip students with knowledge of their innate rights and the tools to become active citizens in a globalized society. In addition to our permanent staff of global facilitators, in 2023 we have entered into a collaboration with youth facilitators from e.g. Pakistan, Uganda and Nigeria. They work for youth organizations and take part in our online workshops. They also represent an opportunity for Danish schools to network with schools from e.g. the African continent. Seen in the light of the war in Ukraine, which has now entered its second year, we also take a closer look at what happens when democracy fails, and what can we do in Denmark to prevent war and oppression.

Climate Emergency

A small action today can lead to big changes tomorrow

Climate Emergency

A small action today can lead to big changes tomorrow

In the workshop, we take a closer look at what we, as ordinary citizens, can do to help the environment and thus ensure a better future for future generations. The overall aim of the workshop is to strengthen the students' hope for their own green future and to help them understand that even small actions can create big changes in the long term. We often bring climate activists with us when we give this lecture, and other experts who know a lot about sustainability and the environment. They help to break down difficult and complex issues into manageable actions, so that all students can feel helpful in the fight for the climate. Of course, we also use tools such as debate, exercises, group work and interactive exercises to help students identify possible solutions themselves. Our mission is to strengthen students' believe in their own potential, and make them embrace their influence as citizens of the world. Through dialogue, exercises and knowledge from our experts, they are equipped to deal with problems that directly affect them in their everyday life, but in a way that makes it both affordable to carry out and exciting to learn. The climate and the major challenges facing humans have become a regular topic of conversation in society, and there is good reason for that. We have a lot to solve and not all solutions appear easy or achievable. That is why we have created the workshop. Everyone can help to create a more environmentally friendly future.

Intersectional Feminism

The importance of an inclusive and diverse feminist movement

Intersectional Feminism

The importance of an inclusive and diverse feminist movement

We talk about the difference between feminism and intersectional feminism and why the latter is relevant. In 2023, Denmark is far more multicultural than a few generations ago, and therefore it is crucial to talk about the different needs of women with different backgrounds if we want true and inclusive equality in society. A presentation on the development of feminism is followed by examples of intersectionality in Denmark and how we can better protect women with different ethnicities and/or religious affiliations. We hold storytelling classes facilitated by women who have experienced gender discrimination on their own bodies. It allows students to experience up close how women experience being treated differently. We encourage all students (and teachers) to ask questions along the way to get the most out of the presentation. We end the workshop with interactive exercises such as student presentations, debate and forum theater to train students to use their critical thinking when it comes to sexism and to help them use their voice in the fight against gender discrimination. In Denmark, we have come a long way with equality, but we are not there yet. We must ensure that younger generations have the same opportunities and rights, regardless of gender and religious background. In the workshop, we examine many of the challenges affecting all kinds of women's rights.

Black Lives Matter

What does racism look like and how can we stop discrimination?

Black Lives Matter

What does racism look like and how can we stop discrimination?

We talk about the historical roots of racism, to offer students a better understanding of the subject, and look at how far back in world history racism has existed. We also get around the movement, Black Lives Matter and try to understand its main principles. We then introduce group exercises where students have to write down some of the causes and consequences of racism on a global scale. We encourage everyone in the group to take part in presenting their work to the whole class afterwards, so they can share the experience and understand others' points of view better. Our overall goal is to make students aware of this global problem, and help them to reflect on the extent of racism and why it is crucial for all of us that we learn to be respectful and open-minded citizens. Finally, we ask the students to design and perform a social action. This could be: using their network to spread awareness about racism, making posters to hang up in the school grounds, starting a website or posting thought-provoking content on social media. The purpose of the workshop is to explore the diverse expressions that racism has; to teach students how to identify racial discrimination when they encounter it in their everyday lives and, in addition, how they themselves can help prevent future discrimination.

MigranTour

Experience Copenhagen from a multicultural perspective

MigranTour

Experience Copenhagen from a multicultural perspective

The workshop is a 2-3 hour guided tour of Nørrebro. We train our facilitators and teach them how their personal story of immigrating to Denmark can inspire students to embrace other cultures and people from different backgrounds. The trip on Nørrebro includes stops at, among other things, Kulturhus Union, Arabic school, Ravnsborggade and Blågårds Plads. MigranTour's learning goal is to let students experience a unique part of our capital from a different perspective and thus promote an understanding of how migration has helped to shape Copenhagen's history and continued development. What makes the tour special is that students will learn things they cannot access on the Internet or in the classroom. Only by listening to the guides' own stories can the students be allowed to immerse themselves in the multicultural expression that is Nørrebro. We encourage the students to ask questions along the way, and end the tour with a hot lunch in the café, Send Flere Krydderier, in Kulturhus Union. MigranTour can be experienced in many European cities, from Barcelona to Brussels, Florence, Paris, Lisbon, Turin and now also Copenhagen. MigranTour was originally created in 2011 in Italy to promote a different type of tourism. MigranTour is intercultural education in the company of guides from the immigration community who share their stories about the city they now call home. In Copenhagen, it is our aim to showcase Nørrebro in all its cultural diversity.

Fun with the SDG’s

A study of the UN's 17 global goals and their possibilities

Fun with the SDG’s

A study of the UN's 17 global goals and their possibilities

In collaboration with you, we select 1-3 of the UN's global goals, which will be the focus of the workshop. It can be subjects that are close to each other and complement each other well, or we can really shake up the bag and select subjects that are very different. Our task as facilitators will then be to look at what connections exist between the goals. Subsequently, together with the students, we will brainstorm about how we can achieve the goals in Denmark and in other parts of the world. The 17 global goals rank from topics such as education, equality, climate action, responsible consumption and production, so there is a good opportunity to find and put together topics that can meet the students' unique needs for education and information. We offer a mixture of presentations and interactive exercises such as student presentations and debates to get really close to the chosen topics. With the workshop, we want to awaken students' understanding of the possibilities of the world goals as well as their joy in local social development, which in the long run can lead to global changes. This is the perfect workshop for teachers who want greater breadth in the workshop, or would like to be more involved in the preparation of its content. This is where you, as a teacher, can really have an influence and choose the most relevant topics for your class.

Key Takeaways

Intercultural communication

Gain an in-depth knowledge of different cultures and grow your English linguistic skills.

Global values

Become a will informed citizen with a mindset to shape the world we live in.

Group work

Take the role as a leader and work with your classmates on real life example exercises.

Life stories

Get a unique opportunity to enrich yourself in personal stories from all over the world.

Student Reviews

Take a look at the firsthand experiences of students who have participated in our engaging and enlightening workshops. Read their stories to gain insights into how our workshops have inspired learning, fostered creativity, and ignited a passion for knowledge.

Stacie 16 years old

We are usually only concerned about our own values, but the interactive learning method during the workshop allowed us to see things from a different perspective. It was challenging in English and I learned a lot.

Sabina 16 years old

I was chosen to play as a prime minister and had to create a government with other students. It was really fun and interesting.

Arian 16 years old

I learned about the different types of democracy and the form of democracy in “ancient times”. It has been fun to use a lot of English.

Caroline 17 years old

I liked the fact that we heard from different perspectives. The diversity in your group gave us a unique view of a democratic world.

Interactive Workshops

Democracy Class

Climate Emergency

Intersectional Feminism

Black Lives Matter

MigranTour

Fun with the SDG’s

Key Takeaways

Intercultural communication

Global values

Group work

Life stories

Student Reviews

We bring the world to the classroom!