Woodcraft Folk is committed to international solidarity and spanning the world with friendship. Woodcraft Folk is an active member of the International Falcon Movement and participates in a wide range of projects, seminars, exchanges and international camps.
Winter School 2024/25 (27/12/2024 to 03/01/2025)
This year’s Winter School will be held from December 27, 2024 to January 3, 2025 under the heading “Navigating the shadows – Understanding antifascism, right-wing extremism, nationalism, and conspiracy theories in today’s world”.
When the year comes to its end, it’s time for the next International Winter School at Kurt Löwenstein Education Centre – one of the biggest educational activities of its kind, hosting up to 120 people in the centre. Activists from all over the world get together to educate each other and discuss political issues, as well as enjoying a day in Berlin and the self-organized New Year’s Party! This year, the educational programme invites you to a critical exploration of pressing societal issues. Delve into the complexities of antifascism, dissect the roots of right-wing extremism, scrutinize the impacts of nationalism, and unravel the dynamics of conspiracy theories. Through engaging seminars and collaborative sessions, participants will gain an understanding of these topics, equipping themselves with the knowledge and tools to navigate and counteract these challenges in our contemporary world. Join the centre for a winter of learning, dialogue, and reflection as you all work together to foster a more informed and resilient community against divisive ideologies. The centre are looking forward welcoming you at their activity!
The programme is developed by the International Team of Kurt Löwenstein Education Centre. You will work in track-sessions every day. But there will be plenty of time per day for other parts of the programme participants self-organise, with the help of the International Team, but also themselves. In committees you organise your free time and evenings. There will be time to share workshops participants bring with them and to spend one day on a field trip in Berlin.
The seminar will be conducted in English; thus, it will be rather hard to understand the instructions and fully participate if your English is limited. However, you may help each other out in delegations.
When?
27. December 2024 – 03. January 2024
Target Age?
18-30 years old
Participation Fee?
50-100€, depending on your country of residence.
Travel cost reimbursement?
Possible – for more details contact Jonas Gerber.
Registration deadline?
December 6, 2024 (Participants needing Visa invitations, please apply as early as possible!)
How to book
Find out more and register here
How do I apply for international opportunities?
Every project is slightly different, information on this page should hold how to apply. The usual routes are either through Woodcraft Folk by contacting lauren@woodcraft.org.uk or directly through the partner organisation e.g. IFM-SEI. If applications are direct, links should appear with the opportunities above
Do I have to pay to take part in an international activity?
Most international opportunities have a participation fee. This can range from £50 – £200 for most events. You will most likely find out about the participant fee on this page or during the registration process. Please do get in touch with Woodcraft Folk if you feel that finances are a barrier to participate as we can arrange payment plans and speak to our partners about fees.
How is travel organised?
There is often a travel budget for each activity which should cover travel to and from the event. Depending on the project and activity either you will arrange your own travel and claim back from the hosting organisation or Woodcraft Folk will arrange travel with you and reclaim the funds centrally.
Do I need a passport to take part in international activities?
yes, to travel outside of the UK for an international event or activity you must have a valid passport. Your passport will need to be valid for at least 3 months (in some cases 6 months) after your arrival in the country.
How are participants chosen?
Where spaces for events are limited, criteria for selection will vary from project to project, but may include relevant skills, interests and lived experiences, as well as giving priority, where possible, to those who have not participated in previous international projects with Woodcraft Folk
