From 26 July to 1 August, ten adult learners and two accompanying staff members from Bildung Nijmegen travelled to Rome for the first group mobility within our Erasmus+ project Empowering Adult Learners through European Values. During a five-day course delivered by ALFA EDU, they worked on strengthening their digital skills. But the week soon became about much more than learning how to use digital tools. It was filled with new experiences, personal growth and meaningful conne

Around 35 young people, together with approximately 10 other participants and interested guests, came together at the FNV building in Nijmegen for another co-creation session as part of Jeugdverbinden 2.0: Our City, Our Voice! The session was organised by Bildung Nijmegen in collaboration with Stichting SpelSlot. What do young people need in Nijmegen? During the session, participants discussed what matters to them as young people living in Nijmegen. They reflected on what the

As part of Art Connects, last week we explored a new creative discipline: welding. For most participants, it was their first time working with metal and a welding machine. It felt exciting and slightly challenging at first, but curiosity and enthusiasm quickly took over. After an introduction to safety and the basic techniques, everyone had the opportunity to get hands-on. Step by step, participants learned how to join pieces of metal and discovered that welding is not only a

On Tuesday 7 July, around 45 young people and 10 other guests, including representatives from several partner organisations, came together at Kouros Atelier for a new Jeugdverbinden 2.0 co-creation event. It was an afternoon and evening filled with meaningful conversations, fresh ideas and new connections, all centred around one important question: what really matters to young people in Nijmegen? The event began with the Jeugdverbinden 2.0 youth survey. Participants were invi

For four young people and one team leader from Bildung Nijmegen, the summer started with a special adventure: the Erasmus+ youth exchange Roots & Waves in Soulac-sur-Mer, France. For several participants, this was their very first Erasmus+ project. That means packing your bag, travelling with a group, meeting young people from other countries, speaking English, figuring things out together and slowly realising that you are capable of more than you thought. And as if that was

At Bildung Nijmegen, we believe that meaningful projects begin with young people themselves. That is why we are launching Jongeren kiezen wat telt at the end of September. This project brings young people together to explore which ideas they want to develop further within Bildung Nijmegen. These ideas can grow from their own interests, talents and experiences, whether that is around creativity, culture, community, conversations, activities or new ways of bringing people toget

As part of Kunst doet Verbinden, a project by Bildung Nijmegen, this workshop focused on glazing. Because of the warm weather, we adjusted the planning and held the workshop on a different day with a smaller group. We also took extra precautions, including plenty of drinks, more breaks and a calmer pace. The smaller group created a warm and personal atmosphere. Participants had the time and space to work at their own pace, ask questions, help each other and enjoy the creative

From 21 to 27 June, a group of young people from Bildung Nijmegen took part in Friendship Week in Haninge, Sweden. This Erasmus+ Youth Exchange focused on friendship, community and connection. Together with young people from Sweden and Italy, our participants spent a week in and around Haninge, about 30 minutes south of Stockholm. The programme was all about getting to know each other, doing activities together, spending time in nature, sharing cultures and discovering how qu

On 16 June, young people came together again for Jeugdverbinden 2.0. During the meeting, we discussed the challenges young people experience in Nijmegen, as well as their ideas, concerns and hopes for the future of the city. The meeting started with an online survey. Afterwards, we discussed the results together using different statements. This led to open conversations, recognisable stories and a variety of perspectives. Young people shared what matters to them, what they st

At Hobbycentrum Nijmegen, participants of Kunst doet Verbinden continued their creative journey with a still life painting workshop under the guidance of artist Claudia Librizzi. During the workshop, the participants worked with observation, colour, shape and composition. A still life may seem simple at first, but it invites people to slow down and really look. What colours do you see? How does the light fall? Which details stand out? From there, everyone translated what they

During our second City Walk, we explored the medieval history of Nijmegen together. This time, the focus was on power, faith and city walls. Guided by Adnan, the participants walked past places that still tell the story of how the city was shaped, protected and governed centuries ago. After a shared lunch at JongerenLab, the group headed towards Kronenburgerpark. At the Kronenburgertoren, we reflected on Nijmegen’s medieval defences and the way the city expanded over the cent

On Friday 5 June, the first clay modelling workshop took place as part of Kunst doet Verbinden, our creative project at Hobbycentrum Nijmegen. Participants came together to explore clay, shape their own ideas and experience how art can create space for meeting, learning and connection. For many participants, it was their first time working with clay. That made the workshop especially valuable. There was room to experiment, ask questions, make mistakes and slowly create someth

Last Saturday, Bildung Nijmegen hosted its first Historic City Walk and dialogue session. It was a warm, inspiring and thoughtful afternoon in which local history, personal stories and meaningful conversation came together in a natural way. Guided by Adnan, participants walked through Nijmegen and explored the city not only as a place of buildings, streets and monuments, but as a living collection of stories. We reflected on the Roman roots of Nijmegen, the long history of pe

From 6 to 15 May 2026, Bildung Nijmegen travelled to Riposto, near Catania in Sicily, with five young people and one team leader for the Erasmus+ youth exchange Climate Chain: Empowering Young People for Environmental Sustainability. The project was hosted by InformaGiovani and brought together young people from different European countries to explore climate, sustainability and the role young people can play in creating change. The programme focused on themes that are often

With Kunst doet Verbinden (Art Connects), Bildung Nijmegen creates accessible creative workshops where art, meeting others and personal expression come together. You do not need any experience with art or pottery. The workshops are mainly about creating something together, trying something new and discovering what can happen when you work with your hands. The first workshop series focuses on pottery. On Friday 5 June, participants will work with clay and create their own piec

Nijmegen is a city full of stories. Beneath our feet lie traces of the Romans, medieval city walls, wartime history, reconstruction, water, trade, encounters and change. With Historic City Walks, Bildung Nijmegen invites residents, young people, newcomers, students and anyone interested to rediscover the city together. During these historical walks, we explore places that tell us something about Nijmegen’s past, present and future. We do not only look at dates and buildings,

On 14 April, young people came together again for a new Jeugdverbinden 2.0 session at Dar al Yasmin in Nijmegen. Following the first kick off, this was a valuable moment to continue building on the conversations, ideas and themes that had already started to take shape. This gathering once again focused on what young people themselves find important for their city and their future. In an open and welcoming setting, they spoke with one another about issues that genuinely matter

We are very happy to share that our application within the European Solidarity Corps has been positively approved. After receiving our ESC Quality Label, this is an important next step for us. This funding gives us the opportunity to further develop a range of ESC activities in the coming period and to create new opportunities for young people around solidarity, personal development, meaningful encounters, and international experience. More information about the activities an

Recently, we had a warm and meaningful conversation with Cees de Beer, city councillor in Nijmegen. We spoke about Bildung Nijmegen, our work with young people in the city, and why we believe it is so important that young people are not only listened to, but are also truly given the space to think along, speak up, and help shape their surroundings. It was a valuable exchange about what young people are experiencing, the challenges they face, and the importance of creating roo

At Bildung Nijmegen, we believe youth participation only becomes truly meaningful when young people are not brought in once a plan is almost finished, but are taken seriously from the very beginning. Not as a target group something is created for, and not simply as a group that is invited to respond to a question, a survey, or an idea that has already largely been decided. For us, it starts somewhere else. It starts with listening. With genuinely wanting to understand what is