BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//We Do Democracy - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wedodemocracy.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for We Do Democracy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Copenhagen BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20260914T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20260916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260911T075113 CREATED:20260519T093643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T142318Z UID:9598-1789372800-1789578000@www.wedodemocracy.com SUMMARY:Lead Facilitator Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Join a Democracy Fitness Trainer camp in Copenhagen in 2027!\n \n \n \n \n \n DELIBERATIVE FACILITATION TRAINING\nBuilding the next generation of deliberative facilitators\, in partnership with We Do Democracy\nQuality deliberation depends on quality facilitation. We offer facilitators and practitioners the space\, tools\, and connections to develop the skills and shared standards the field needs. \nThe program is composed of three levels. Picture the path to becoming a lead deliberative facilitator as a ladder. We offer training at every step. \n> Design and Facilitate Participation \nFor participants working in participation\, community organizing\, or stakeholder involvement who are new to deliberative democracy and want to enter the field. \n> Deliberative Facilitator \nFor facilitators with basic deliberative knowledge and some experience in assembly teams as co-facilitators\, table moderators\, or project team members. \n> Lead Facilitator \nFor experienced professional facilitators with deep knowledge of citizens’ assemblies\, ready to take the overall responsibility for designing and leading a deliberative process. \nThe competence model\nThe curriculum is structured around the six competence domains of the Competence Model for Lead Deliberative Facilitators. It sets out what we believe a lead facilitator needs to know and be able to do. \n \nRead the full competence model \n  \nUPCOMING TRAININGS\nLead Facilitator Masterclass\nSeptember 14 – 16\, Demokrati Garage\, Copenhagen \nWho this edition is for\nThis edition is built for people who have substantial general facilitation training or have worked inside deliberative project teams and are comfortable in a room with people. It is not an introduction. It is a step-change for practitioners ready to take responsibility for the integrity of a full deliberative process. \nIf you are already leading processes\, this is a place to sharpen judgment against peers who do the same work\, pressure-test your own practice against a shared reference\, and contribute to defining the craft as it institutionalizes across Europe. The cohort is small by design. \nA learning journey\, not a workshop\nYou cannot become a lead facilitator in a single weekend. The program is built as a four-phase journey across September\, mixing intensive in-person practice with peer support and real-world application. \n > Online onboarding: September 1\, 16:00-17:30 CEST. Introduction to the program\, the team and the other participants. We will set the learning goals and provide the prep materials. \n > HomeworkReading\, Listening\, Reflecting\, Case-prep \n > Three-day masterclass in Copenhagen: September 14-16. Hands-on labs covering macro and micro design\, knowledge curation\, group dynamics\, leading the team\, voting and editor groups\, and the practice of “spotting” a lead facilitator in the room. \n > Online group follow-up: September 28\, 16:00-17:30 CEST. Reflect on application\, surface obstacles\, deepen the cohort. \n > Mentorship and assembly observation – ongoing. Pair with experienced practitioners and observe live assemblies to bridge training and practice. \nThe training itself follows a 30/50/20 principle: 30% listening\, 50% doing\, 20% reflecting. \nAfter participating in the training\, you will: \nBe able to design a citizen’s assembly from start to finish \n\nHave a thorough understanding of the role and required skills\nBe able to design a team\, a program\, and a run-sheet\nHave a rich toolkit to use during deliberation\nUnderstand the principles of and be ready to design a learning journey for assembly members\nHave practiced facilitation skills like managing dysfunctions\, mediation\, leading large-scale dialogue\, deliberation\, and voting\nReceive feedback from an international facilitator trainer team to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses\nBe part of an international community of practice for deliberative facilitators\n\nDuring the application\, we’ll ask you about current skills\, knowledge\, and experience\, so we can adapt the curriculum to the cohort’s needs and expectations. \nHow we teach\n\nHands-on and helpful\nExemplary\nInteractive and fun\n30% listening\, 50% doing\, 20% reflecting\nDrawing on the experience from the deliberative field\nEmpowering and community-building\n\nMasterclass Program\nDay 1 \n\nPurpose\, learning principles and expectations\nDeliberative facilitation – positioning it within the field\nDesign and facilitation starting points\nThe lead facilitator role – and me\nDesign dimensions and methodology\nMacro-design – stages and activities\nLaboratory 1: How to build a macro design from the remit and work with the commissioning authority.\n\n  \nDay 2 \n\nCheck-in and focus\nWell-designed learning and curriculum- examples and guiding principles\nMicro-design – basic design\, guidelines and knowledge curation\nLaboratory 2: Moving from macro- to micro-design\nGallery: Micro-design elements\nLaboratory 3: Micro-design and team roles\nHow to spot a lead facilitator in the room & mindset\nTour of Demokrati Garage and dinner\n\n  \nDay 3 \n\nCheck-in and reflections\nLeading dialog\, debate and deliberation – practice\nMediation and handling dysfunctions\nGroup dynamics and large-scale – practice\nLeading the team – table facilitators/project team\nYou are the most important instrument – practice\nDecisionmaking and finalization\nME time – time to digest and get practical\nWrap-up and info on post-program activities\n\n  \nSpeakers\nLead Instructors \n\nZakia Elvang\, Executive Director\, We Do Democracy Denmark\nJacob Birkenhäger\, Advisor\, Germany\n\nPresentations from \n\nYves Dejaeghere\, Executive Director\, FIDE – Europe\, Belgium\nKelly McBride\, Director of Capacity Building and Standards\, Involve\, UK\n\n  \nApply\nPricing \nAll prices at VAT excl. \nWe want this training to be a genuine on-ramp\, not a gate. \n\nStandard seat: €2\,000\n\nPair discount – 20% off the second seat when you sign up with a colleague from the same organization or project \n\nReduced seat: €1\,000 for small organizations without the means to pay the full rate. Up to one-third of seats in each edition are reserved at this rate. \n\n  \nHow to apply \nDeadline: June 25 \nSeats are limited\, and we want to make sure each participant is at the right rung of the ladder. To apply\, fill out a short form sharing your facilitation background\, your deliberative experience\, and which competence domains you most want to develop. We review applications on a rolling basis. \nApply now \nNot the right level – or not the right time? Future editions will cover earlier rungs of the ladder: introductions to deliberation and to deliberative facilitation. \nRegister your interest by sending an email to klara@wedodemocracy.dk and we’ll let you know when they open. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TimeSeptember 14-16 \nPlaceDemokrati Garage\, in Copenhagen URL:https://www.wedodemocracy.com/event/lead-facilitator-masterclass/ LOCATION:Democracy Garage\, Rentemestervej 57\, Copenhagen Nv\, 2400\, Danmark ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wedodemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/large_fad958e8-8161-4fac-88d4-6cca9b4574b5.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20260922T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Copenhagen:20260922T203000 DTSTAMP:20260911T075113 CREATED:20260701T143121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T130808Z UID:9879-1790101800-1790109000@www.wedodemocracy.com SUMMARY:Launch of the Citizens' Initiative on the Recommendations for the Future of Tourism DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://www.wedodemocracy.com/event/launch-of-the-citizens-initiative-on-the-recommendations-for-the-future-of-tourism/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212 DTSTAMP:20260911T075113 CREATED:20260910T100511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T105937Z UID:10223-1802217600-1802390399@www.wedodemocracy.com SUMMARY:Join us for the next Democracy Fitness Trainer Camp in Copenhagen in 2027! DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Democracy Fitness Trainer Camp in Copenhagen in 2027!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you interested in our democratic culture and would you like to exercise our democratic muscles? Do you work with democracy\, facilitation\, education\, or something else entirely that brings people together and strengthens their democratic agency? \nHere’s your chance to become part of the growing community of Democracy Fitness trainers! \nJoin our next open Democracy Fitness Trainer Camp in February 2027 in Copenhagen to learn modern and engaging facilitation methods and gain a deeper understanding of democracy as something that requires practice. \nWe believe that democracy needs more spaces where people of all ages\, social groups\, and opinions can exercise our democratic muscles together. That’s why We Do Democracy is a Nordic partner in the NGO Democracy Fitness Global—a global movement working to make democracy fit and vibrant! \nThe Coach Camp is conducted in Danish. \nWhat are the benefits of participating in a Democracy Fitness Trainer Camp:\n\nA training metaphor and facilitation method that makes democracy understandable and accessible—even when it’s difficult.\nAn active\, fun\, and social method that embodies democratic self-confidence—and that strengthens people’s awareness of and skills in participating in democracy.\nA way to connect democracy to everyday life.\nAn understanding of Democracy Fitness’s democratic foundation and core models.\nParticipation in training on the six “democracy muscles” and an introduction to all 10.\nIntroduction to Practice and Setup—From Scriptbooks to Props and the Temporary Training Room.\nFacilitation techniques and practice time to become a Democracy Fitness trainer\, and the gift of feedback\nConnection to your national network of Democracy Fitness trainers\nDemocracy Fitness Trainer Role: Presentation\, Embodiment\, and How to Instruct Groups\nYou’ll become a certified Democracy Fitness trainer! This includes an introduction to the trainer’s toolkit\, onboarding to the trainer’s code of conduct\, and Democracy Fitness as a global movement\n\n\nPrices and Terms\nPrice: The price for the two-day Coach Camp is 6\,375 DKK\, including tax. \nThis includes: \n\nThe materials you’ll need to participate\nA two-day course on how to facilitate Democracy Fitness sessions\nAccess to the online toolkit for Democracy Fitness trainers\nFood and beverages to keep your energy up (coffee\, tea\, water\, lunch\, and snacks)\nAn online “trainer check-in” meeting two months after Trainer Camp to share experiences and reflect\n\nYou will receive an automatic reply after registering\, but the confirmation will not be sent until we know whether we have at least 20 participants. \nThe confirmation email will include information about payment\, cancellation policies\, and the program. Payment must be made within three weeks of confirmation. \nYour registration is not final until payment has been processed. \nIf you work for a public library\, an evening school\, or a community college\, you can apply for funding for your position through the Nordea Foundation’s new community grant program—read more here. \nHow do I sign up?\nTo register for the Coach Camp on February 10–11\, fill out the registration information in the box on the right. \nThere is room for 35 participants\, with a minimum of 20. The deadline is January 7\, 2027—first come\, first served. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our growing community of Democracy Fitness trainers. \nI’d like to know more\nLearn more about Democracy Fitness on our program page or on the Democracy Fitness Global website. \nIf you have any questions about this Trainer Camp\, please contact Rose Steen Mikkelsen\, program director for Democracy Fitness at We Do Democracy\, at demokratifitness@wedodemocracy.dk. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dates\nFebruary 10–11\, 2027 \n\n\n\nWhere\nDemokrati GarageRentemestervej 57\, 2400 Copenhagen NV \nPrice\n6\,375 DKK\, including tax. \nRegistration \nSign up below. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up here\n \n\n \n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Your name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone number*Organization*Nationality*How would you like to sign up?*\n \n \n As a private individual\n \n \n \n Through an organization (DK)\n \n \n \n Through an organization (INT)\n Payment informationIf you are representing an organization:\n\nName of organization\, contact person\, address\, country\, CVR (if a private company)\, EAN (if a Danish public institution)\, VAT (if international).GDPR*I consent to my name and email address being shared with We Do Democracy and Democracy Fitness Global for the purposes of certification\, access to training materials\, follow-up activities\, and participation in the Democracy Fitness community. I understand that I may withdraw my consent at any time.\n \n \n Yes\n Nutritional NeedsIs there anything else we should know? URL:https://www.wedodemocracy.com/event/join-us-for-the-next-democracy-fitness-trainer-camp-in-copenhagen-in-2027/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wedodemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/133-20260416-DSC_2406-1338-Demokratie-Fitness-Luiza-Puiu-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270226 DTSTAMP:20260911T075113 CREATED:20260910T103211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T103226Z UID:10236-1803427200-1803599999@www.wedodemocracy.com SUMMARY:Join a Democracy Fitness Trainer camp in Copenhagen in 2027! DESCRIPTION:Join a Democracy Fitness Trainer camp in Copenhagen in 2027!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you looking for an engaging way to strengthen participation and democratic resilience in people’s everyday lives? Do you work in the fields of democracy\, facilitation\, education\, and related areas—whether professionally or otherwise? Now you can become part of the global community of Democracy Fitness trainers! \nJoin our next open international Democracy Fitness Trainer Camp in February 2027 in Copenhagen to learn new facilitation methods and gain a deeper understanding of democracy as something that requires training. We Do Democracy is hosting the Trainer Camp and is eager to connect with even more passionate practitioners. As the Nordic partner of Democracy Fitness Global\, we are part of a global community of people training to make democracy fit! The camp will be held in English. If you are interested in a Danish camp\, there is another open Danish camp on February 10–11 (click here). \nWhat do I get out of a Democracy Fitness Trainer Camp?\n\nA training metaphor and framework that makes democracy understandable and accessible—even when it is difficult.\nAn active\, fun\, and social approach that enhances people’s awareness and ability to participate in democracy.\nAn understanding of Democracy Fitness’s democratic foundation and core models.\nA way to connect democracy with everyday life.\nParticipating in training sessions on the 6 “democracy muscles” and an introduction to all 10.\nIntroduction to the concept and staging—from run sheets to props and the temporary training room.\nThe time it takes to become a trainer and the value of feedback.\nConnection to a global network of democracy peers across countries and organizations\nThe Role of the Democracy Fitness Trainer: Presentation\, Embodiment\, and How to Instruct Groups\nYou’ll become a certified Democracy Fitness trainer! This includes an introduction to the full trainer toolkit\, orientation on the trainer code of conduct\, and Democracy Fitness as a global movement\n\n \nPrices and Terms\nPrice: The price for the two-day camp is 850 €\, including VAT. \nThis includes: \n\nThe materials you need to participate\nA two-day course on the Democracy Fitness facilitation training\nAccess to the online toolbox for Democracy Fitness Trainers\nFood and beverages to keep you energized (coffee\, tea\, water\, lunch\, and snacks)\nAn online “Trainer Check-in” meeting two months after the Trainer Camp to share experiences and reflect\n\nYou will receive an automatic reply after signing up\, but the confirmation will not be sent until we know whether we have at least 20 participants. \nThe confirmation email will contain detailed information about payment\, the cancellation policy\, and the program. Payment is due within three weeks of confirmation. \nYour registration will only be final once the payment has gone through. \nHow do I sign up?\nYou can sign up for the Trainer Camp on February 24–25\, 2027\, by registering here on this site (in the box on the right). \nThere is room for 35 participants\, with a minimum of 20. The deadline is January 7\, 2027—first come\, first served. \nWe are looking forward to welcoming you to our growing international Democracy Fitness Trainer community. \nI want to know more\nRead more about Democracy Fitness on our program page or on the Democracy Fitness Global website. \nIf you have any questions about this Trainer Camp\, please contact Rose Steen Mikkelsen\, program lead for Democracy Fitness at We Do Democracy\, at demokratifitness@wedodemocracy.dk. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dates & times\nFebruary 24–25\, 2027 \n\n\n\nWhere to go\nDemokrati GarageRentemestervej 57\, 2400 Copenhagen NV \nPrice\n850 €\, including VAT. \nRegistration \nSign up below. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Your name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Load\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone number*Organization*Nationality*How do you wish to sign up?*\n \n \n As a private individual\n \n \n \n Through an organization (DK)\n \n \n \n Through an organization (INT)\n Payment InformationIf you are representing an organization:\n\ni. Name of organization\n\nii. Contact person\n\niii. Address\n\niv. Country\n\nv. CVR (if a Danish business)\n\nvi. EAN (if a Danish public organization)\n\nvii. VAT (if international)GDPR*I consent to my name and email address being shared with We Do Democracy and Democracy Fitness Global for certification\, access to training materials\, follow-up activities\, and participation in the Democracy Fitness community. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time.\n \n \n Yes\n Dietary RequirementsIs there anything else we should know? URL:https://www.wedodemocracy.com/event/join-a-democracy-fitness-trainer-camp-in-copenhagen-in-2027/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wedodemocracy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/a-025-20260416-DSC_1380-312-Demokratie-Fitness-Luiza-Puiu-small.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR