Training

Our trainings focus on the next generation of politicians - specifically young people and women. For instance, we train young politicians in the Balkans, support social democrats in Ukraine and train the new social democratic parties in Jordan and Tunisia. They acquire the skills to become politically active and build democratic political movements. Recurring themes include local politics, European enlargement and LGBTQI+ rights.

In this way, hundreds of trainers and politicians have been trained in the countries in which we operate, fostering a pluralistic political environment. 

Our trainings are conducted by volunteers with experience in social democratic politics. These trainers use two manuals, which are available to everyone. You can find our method below.

Our training methods:

Training of Trainers Manual (met FEPS)

How to Counter Gender Domination Techniques (met FEPS)

Hoe wordt je een beter politicus? (NL)

Becoming a better politician (EN)

Mind the Gap: Bringing Progressive Movements and Parties together (met FEPS)

Training for Trainers Manual

Trainingsmodule Gender (NL)

Training Module Gender (EN)

Social Democracy and Rights of LGBTI (met CMV en Labour UK)

Trainingsmodule: Debatvaardigheden

Becoming a better politician (AR)

Training for Trainers (AR)

Becoming a better politician (UA)

Becoming a better politician (BCSM)

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