At the end of October, the second Transnational Learning Activity (TLA) took place in Berlin, hosted by the partner organisation. weltgewandt. Institut für interkulturelle politische Bildung e.V., Berlin, Gemania.
Over four days, participants from Romania, Germany, and France—including parents from rural areas, adults with fewer opportunities, migrants, members of marginalised communities, and adult educators—worked together to deepen their understanding of democratic values and humanism, drawing inspiration from Erasmus of Rotterdam and the ideas of Europe’s great humanist thinkers.
The meeting brought together creative workshops, innovative learning methods, collaborative activities, and presentations of prominent humanist thinkers—Nicolaus Olahus (Romania), Wilhelm von Humboldt (Germany), and Charles Bouilée (France). Participants also worked in groups to create a collective portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, symbolising open European thought and intercultural dialogue.
The practical activities, facilitated by experienced adult educators, gave participants the opportunity to express their thoughts on democracy, tolerance, and civic responsibility. The theatrical performances, guided by specialists from the partner organisations in Germany and France, brought these ideas to life through shared artistic expression, laying the groundwork for the final performance, which will take place during the last face-to-face transnational learning activity in Romania in May 2027.
The study visit to Humboldt University of Berlin, the oldest university in the city, renowned for the Humboldtian model of education and its association with numerous Nobel Prize laureates and influential historical figures who studied or taught there, including Albert Einstein, Karl Marx, and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, laid the foundation for collaborative workshops dedicated to creating a portrait of the humanist Wilhelm von Humboldt.
For the parents from Romania, this was their first opportunity to learn alongside people from different cultural backgrounds. “I discovered that I can express myself, that my ideas matter, and that I have things in common with people I didn’t even know a few days ago.” (Parent from Romania)
The Berlin meeting strengthened team cohesion and laid the groundwork for the joint performance. The next transnational meeting will take place in May 2027 in Vrancea County, Romania, where the final public event will also be held. During this event, the portraits of the humanist thinkers, the collection of quotations, and the final performance will be presented to the local community.