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.
IFM-SEI Shaping the Future! (11.8.25-18.08.25)
Papers for all or no papers at all!?
We live in a world where borders are not just lines on a map, but walls that separate dreams, people and rights. Migration is not just a “political issue”; it is the reality of millions of people seeking to survive, resist and find a place to be free. This Summer School proposes a space to understand the structural causes of migration, challenge systemic racism and explore alternatives from an approach of social justice and international solidarity.
In this year’s Summer School, we will look at migration and all the issues and challenges around it. We will not only explore the circumstances that might cause people to migrate but also look at the situations they might be faced with in the places they migrated to. Bringing together people from all over the world, we will share experiences from our fight against racism and xenophobia in all their forms. Looking to the future we will discuss how we can bring about a world free of so-called “border crises”, where everyone can go and live where they want to, how they want to.
The programme is developed by the International Team of Kurt Löwenstein Education Centre. We will work in track-sessions every day. But we will leave 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 we organise our free time and evenings. We will have time to share workshops also participants bring with them and spend one day on a field trip in Berlin. Much more will develop and happen.
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?
11. – 18. August 2025
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?
20. July 2025 (Participants needing Visa invitations, please apply as early as possible!)
How to register
Sign up to attend here
Questions?
Feel free to contact Kurt Löwenstein Education Centre with any questions.
Contact details:
Jonas Gerber
Email: j.gerber@kurt-loewenstein.de
Phone: +49(0)33398-8999-15
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
