Throughout the year, we worked across the city. In schools, in neighbourhoods, in studios and together met partners in Nijmegen. We collaborated with young people, artists, residents and professionals on projects where art and education were not goals in themselves, but ways to connect. Ways to meet, to create, to talk and to reflect on what is happening in the city and in people’s lives. Our local projects were centred on encounter. We worked at the intersection of cultural

In December, New Generation Paper took place in Évora, bringing together young people from different European countries around a topic that seems ordinary at first, yet touches many layers of everyday life: how we use paper, how we digitalise, and how conscious choices can shape a more sustainable future. Throughout the week, there was space to explore, question and learn together. Workshops focused on where paper comes from, how it is produced and consumed, and what impact t

We have received the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Quality Label – Lead & Support. For us, this recognition is a moment to pause and feel grateful for the trust placed in us, for the people we work with, and for the young people and volunteers who have been part of this journey. At the heart of everything we do is the belief that solidarity begins with real human connection. With this Quality Label, we are able to guide, coordinate and support volunteer projects within the

In December, the Erasmus+ training project Digital tools, be aware! took place in Guadeloupe. Youth workers and young people from Europe and the Caribbean came together to reflect on our everyday digital habits and their impact on both people and the environment. The trainings and workshops were delivered by Ride In 971 and Clean My Island. Drawing on their hands-on experience in youth work, education and environmental awareness, they made visible what often remains unseen in

At the beginning of December, youth workers and organisations from across Europe came together in Maribor for an intensive and inspiring Planning 2026 Weekend. Participants from the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Poland and Serbia gathered to reflect, connect and look ahead together. Over the course of three days, we explored current challenges in youth work, exchanged experiences and good practices, and discussed which themes and priorities truly matter as we

Connecting Voices brings young people from across Europe together in a safe, open space where experiences that are often difficult to talk about can finally be shared. During our second online session, we once again saw how powerful it is when young people meet each other without judgement, guided by curiosity and a genuine willingness to listen. As the conversation unfolded, the realities of bullying, discrimination, and integration challenges became clearer, but so did the

Last night, Mariënburgplein transformed in a way we don’t often experience. Young people from all across Nijmegen came together for Glow Up, the youth festival that brought real light into the late-November darkness, both literally and figuratively. It felt like a world of its own: laser beams drifting through the air, paint glowing into life, and conversations sparking between people who hadn’t met five minutes earlier. At the opening, something special took center stage. Ou

Last week, during the Meet & Eat at the Student Church in Nijmegen, Arthur shared his experience from an international youth project in Puglia, Italy. The project brought together young people from across Europe to explore a topic that feels more urgent than ever: fake news and the impact of misinformation on our societies. Arthur spoke about what he learned there, not as abstract theory, but through real conversations and encounters. He explained how misinformation can arise

From 10 to 14 November we travelled to Gaziantep, Türkiye, to take part in the Erasmus+ project Youth Social Participant in Postnormal Times. Bildung Nijmegen joined this programme together with young people and youth workers from France, Italy, Lithuania, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Syria, Jordan and Türkiye. It was a truly diverse gathering in which different cultures, histories and personal stories came together. That diversity shaped the heart of the week, because ev

In Nijmegen, we work every day toward a city where everyone can participate, feel seen, and access equal opportunities. That is why Bildung Nijmegen is proud to join IN: the new learning network in which organisations across the region collaborate to create more inclusive workplaces. For us, it matters to be part of a movement that doesn’t only talk about inclusion, but actively puts it into practice, through the way we work together, how we make decisions, and how we create

Last night, Café de Plak turned into a real haunted house. Mysterious figures wandered through the crowd as students from ROC Rijn IJssel took on their roles as scary actors during the Halloween Scavenger Hunt through the city centre. Between laughter and a few startled screams, teams discovered Nijmegen in a completely new way. After the hunt, it was time for the Halloween Pub Quiz. Teams competed with enthusiasm, answering questions about horror films, eerie traditions and

Bildung Nijmegen joined as a partner in the Erasmus+ training course “Outdoor Therapy for Youth Mental Well-Being” , held in the heart of Arcadia, Greece. This international project brought together youth workers, educators and facilitators from across Europe to explore how nature and outdoor experiences can support the mental health and personal growth of young people. Set among the mountains and forests of Arcadia, the training offered a week of deep experiential learning,

We’re proud to share that Heritage in Motion – Afghan Couture in Nijmegen, a project by fashion designer Mina Wardak (Mùska Couture), has been officially approved by the Culture Academy, in collaboration with the Municipality of Nijmegen. Under the guidance of Stichting Bildung Platform Nijmegen, Mina will spend the next ten months creating a unique collection of ten couture dresses that blend traditional Afghan craftsmanship with contemporary design. Through this work, she b

From October 8th to 16th, a group of young participants from Bildung Nijmegen travelled to southern Italy to take part in the Erasmus+ youth exchange From Fake to Real. Together with peers from Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Romania and Italy, they explored how fake news and misinformation shape our societies and how young people can strengthen their resilience against them. The project focused on media literacy, critical thinking and intercultural dialogue. Through workshops, gro

We are proud to announce that our project Kunst doet Verbinden has been officially approved with support from the VSBfonds. From February...

We are proud to share that our project Vergeet-mij-niet Gesprekken (Stories We Won’t Forget) has been approved by the DELA Fund! In this...

From September 10 to 18, our international youth exchange Creative Recycle took place in Ureki, Georgia, within the European Erasmus+...

On 24 and 25 August 2025, we at Bildung Nijmegen had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Bülbülzade Foundation and BEKAM...

From 18 to 21 August 2025, we welcomed four colleagues from the Youth Department of the Municipality of Haninge (Sweden): two managers,...

From July 27 to August 2, Joshua represented Bildung Nijmegen in Fundão, Portugal during a European training course on digital...