Dominika Stiger

Ice-breaking and team buidling exercises Forum-Theatre founding member Augusto Boal created his own “arsenal” of theatre games and exercises on which the crew of the Centre du Théâtre de l’Opprimé Paris still builds today. They continuously use, refresh, and develop new exercises to create and consolidate groups of work during short sessions of training. All … Read more

The Forum-Theatre method The Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) as a notion describes theatrical forms that the Brazilian director Augusto Boal first elaborated in the 1970s, initially in Brazil and later in Europe. Boal was influenced by the work of the educator and theorist Paulo Freire and his techniques use theatre as means of promoting … Read more

Keeping youth engaged and scaling up Maintaining the interest and voluntary participation of the same group of youth over an extended period is a common challenge for any organisation. However, in addition to strategic collaboration with schools, our experience shows that fostering trusting and enriching relationships is essential to keeping young people engaged. By implementing … Read more

Training within EU Institutions Organising a training within the EU Institutions in Brussels, such as the European Parliament and European Commission, provides a valuable opportunity for youth to engage with European politics and policymaking. Planning such an event requires careful consideration of several factors, from communication and logistics to participant preparation and follow-up. Getting in … Read more

Finding Participants When organising youth-oriented projects, particularly those funded by the EU, grassroots organisations must take a deliberate approach to participant recruitment. Ensuring you engage the right group of young people is crucial to the success of the project. Here are some key considerations and best practices for effectively finding and engaging participants: Where to … Read more