Since 1987, exchanges between educational institutions in Europe have been possible. Initially between universities, later also between schools, vocational colleges and adult education providers. Since 2014, these activities have been operating under the name Erasmus+. But who was Erasmus of Rotterdam, the man after whom the programme is named? Surprisingly, there is no project on this subject in adult education.
In turbulent times, when citizens have to cope with uncertainty and ignorance, when the future is no longer seen as carefree and open, there is once again a need for dialogue, orientation as well as the experience of sense and meaning. Cultural and intellectual historical “guidelines” can encourage us to give change a human form in the spirit of democratic and humanistic values.
Weltgewandt e.V. puts the project “Anchoring Democracy. Erasmus and the Humanist Roots of Europe” into practise and thereby collaborates with an association in Romania and a theatre company in France. Portraits of European humanists and personalities who left remarkable traces are being created. Among them are portraits of Nicolaus Olahus (1493-1568), Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767-1835), and Charles Bouillé (1816-1889). The project participants are also developing a performance consisting of theatre scenes, texts and visual elements. The elements are being tested and combined during workshops in Marseille, Berlin and Focsani.
Partner organisations
Asociatia Alternative Educationale Vrancea, Focsani/Rumänien
Compagnie Duanama, Marseille/Frankreich
Funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union
