ACADEMY OF 
 CHANGE 

- for a democratic and
sustainable transformation 

 ACADEMY OF CHANGE 

 THE ACADEMY

• Consists of 7 sessions of 2-3 hours

• Takes place from end-November 2021 to end-January 2022

• Is open for 60 participants

• Will have a hybrid format with the possibility to participate online from any locality or physically in Copenhagen for those who are living in Denmark

PROGRAMME

November 25th 2021, 4:30pm-7pm CET
How to Change? – An introduction to the age of crisis and to system thinking

December 2nd 2021, 5pm-7:30pm CET
Tackling the Climate Crisis – Pluralist economics, transformative policies and the EU

December 7th 2021, 4pm-6:30pm CET
Feminist Economics – Rethinking work, value and equality on the labour market

December 16th 2021, 5pm-7:30pm CET 
Just Transitions and Global Justice – Solidarity, inclusion and redistribution across borders

January 6th 2022, 5pm-7:30pm CET
Rights and Democracy – Securing rights in the global backlash of civic space

January 13th 2022, 5pm-7:30pm CET
Tech and digital rights – Navigating the digital era

January 27th 2022, 5pm-7:30pm CET
Sum-up of Academy –  co-creation and future steps

WHY JOIN THE ACADEMY?

At the Academy you will get knowledge of theories and movements within sustainable societal transformation and be equipped to be a change-agent yourself!

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You will get:
 

• Lectures from experts in the field

• Tools and training in storytelling, change-making and public communication

• A physical toolbox sent to your address before the start of the Academy

• The chance to set the agenda for climate and social justice in your society

• You will be part of an inspiring, interdisciplinary, and international network of young people

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After the Academy, you will have the chance to participate in forthcoming projects which includes study trips and advocacy tours in Europe, a European Folk High School in Denmark and Spain, a conference of the New Economy and much more.

KNOWLEDGE

To create change the first step is to gain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of ideas and theories within sustainable societal transformation. We will investigate and co-create visions and solutions together based on the knowledge we gain within:
 

• System thinking & Future-making 

• Transformative Environmental Policies 

• Feminist Economics 

• Global Justice 

• Rights and Democracy 

TOOLS

When we have investigated what we want to change, we need to know how to do it! For this we need tools that help us act within and influence our surroundings. At the Academy you will get practical tools within:  
 

• Social movements 

• Advocacy training 

• Storytelling 

• Written and oral communication 

• Digital activism 

MORE INFORMATION

Joining the Academy does not require any prior knowledge of economics, climate policies or transformative practices, only that you have a desire to get involved in the course and exchange ideas and your own experiences with the other participants. It is free of charge to participate in the Academy, but in return we expect you to actively participate throughout the whole course. 

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Participants will be selected based on personal motivation and on creating a diverse and interdisciplinary group. We encourage everyone regardless of gender, religion, or ethnicity
to sign up. 

 APPLY NOW

Do you want to become a Future Change-Agent and take an active
role in shaping the world for a more inclusive and sustainable future?
– Then join the Academy of Change - for Democratic and Sustainable Transformation! 

Do you have any questions contact Nina Clausager: nina@nyteuropa.dk
 

Download the programme here
 

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