Fields of work
Youth empowerment, non-formal education, international cooperation, and social innovation.
Introduction
About ARKTIC e.V.
ARKTIC e.V. – Alliance for Research, Knowledge Transfer and International Cooperation is a non-profit organisation based in Germany. We work in the fields of youth empowerment, non-formal education, international cooperation, and social innovation.
Our mission
Learning that supports participation
Our mission is to create inclusive learning opportunities that support young people, youth workers, educators, and local communities in developing the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to participate actively in society. We work with diverse target groups, including young people with fewer opportunities, refugees, migrants, national minorities, NEET youth, and communities facing social, economic, or geographical challenges.
Through local and international projects, ARKTIC e.V. promotes lifelong learning, intercultural dialogue, civic participation, environmental awareness, digital and media literacy, mental well-being, and sustainable development.
Our activities
Learning by doing
Our activities include youth exchanges, training courses, workshops, research activities, community events, study visits, educational campaigns, and capacity-building initiatives. We use non-formal learning methods such as experiential learning, outdoor education, creative expression, group reflection, simulation games, peer learning, and community-based action.
Our experience
Local roots, international cooperation
ARKTIC e.V. has experience in developing and implementing local and international projects together with partners from across Europe and beyond. Our work covers topics such as green skills, critical thinking, fake news and media literacy, outdoor education, mental health, social inclusion, sustainability, and youth participation.
Building bridges
Cooperation that connects people
We aim to build bridges between people, organisations, and communities. By supporting cooperation, knowledge exchange, and innovative educational approaches, ARKTIC e.V. contributes to a more inclusive, democratic, and sustainable society.
“Education should be practical, participatory, and accessible to everyone.”
In brief
ARKTIC at a glance
Who we work with
Young people, youth workers, educators, and local communities, including groups facing social, economic, or geographical challenges.
Where
Based in Germany, with local and international projects and partners across Europe and beyond.
Interested in working with ARKTIC?
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