The ENHANCE Interviews
The Interviews | Voices of the ENHANCE Matrix
'It took two years to get to develop the programme with the participants. If I would have done it myself, it would have probably take me 6 months, but it would have not been as rich and valuable.'
‘But if they didn't see their stories reflected, they would have come away thinking that their experience was different, that they participated in their own abuse and therefore deserved it. You know, And so that's what was really vital to us and gaining their experience so they could give that feedback and really come to a place of acceptance.’
‘Most of the women were still actively used in substances when they were helping me develop the programme. we really had to mind them in it, but they had so much to give and I thought that was really valuable. And, and that, you know, that feeling of giving back, you know, feeling that their story was going to help other women.’
‘So I suppose they (adults with disabilities) all want the opportunity to go to college. So, you know, we just thought it would be nice for them to experience college and, and, and do academic work within the college. And we thought we also felt it would be good learning for the learners within a college as well as our own learners (…) they have the same dreams that go to college as others.’
‘And for, for engagements, you have to trust your learners, and you have to believe that they will represent themselves well.’
"I have a new perspective on activist work, a different view from which it is clear that changes are slow but achievable, and this (seemingly paradoxically) further motivates me to continue working. I also have the impression from some of the lecturers, which I consider extremely valuable and for which I am grateful, that they are no different from me, except that they have a lot of valuable experience. And that, too, is motivation for further work, that is, encouragement that I can do it as well."
Former Adult Learner/ Chairperson
Liberties Weavers
This grassroots weaving group was formed after several founding members attended a local history and weaving class, where they discovered the deep connection between weaving and their community.
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This initiative focuses on enhancing the influence of citizens on local policies through direct participation in citizen assemblies, public discussions, and through the use of mechanisms like the 'Uitdaagrecht' (Challenge Right).
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Zinneke is a project that creates space for encounters, collaboration and creativity. It promotes artistic and social dynamics between residents, associations, schools and artists from different neighbourhoods in Brussels and beyond.
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On one level the goal is to support a variety of people to become active participants in building a more sustainable development, on another level the purpose is according to one of the teachers “to release the power of action, to support the participants in getting in touch with what they want and what they think is important”.
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The goal is fighting against racist police violence and creating a safe space and room for people who face and experience racism and police violence. And this is done by providing the victims with lawyers and other people with resources that can help them and also by creating platforms for victims to express themselves, share their experiences and discuss solutions, in the form of workshops.
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The #BeyondWalls project is an action education initiative that involves students choosing, planning and implementing a project based on their own interests, with teachers acting as mentors and facilitators. The aim of the project is for the participants to implement action pedagogical projects that go beyond the walls of the school, have a social impact and reflect on sustainability issues. The training aims to equip teachers with the competences to respond to the challenges of the 21st century.
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Study circles enable small groups to learn together about how to advance their interests using a democratic, interactive and participatory method of education. Additionally, IFWEA enables study circle groups to utilise online methods and digital tools to be able to reach members on a wider scale but with less cost.
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Femmes-Tische/Männer-Tische are moderated discussion groups in various languages. Participants discuss relevant everyday issues relating to family, health and integration in small discussion groups. The focus is on sharing personal experiences.
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Femmes-Tische/Männer-Tische are moderated discussion groups in various languages. Participants discuss relevant everyday issues relating to family, health and integration in small discussion groups. The focus is on sharing personal experiences.
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