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Citizen Participation University Intensive residential training and strategic planning gathering. Theory, practice & networking for people trying make the world more just & democratic. THEORY.

PRACTICE. NETWORKING. The CPU is a fun event held in an informal setting at the Civil College in Kunbábony, Hungary during the first week of July. It is designed to provide a space to nurture the “grassroots” and the “grasstops” of our movement. We bring together community organizers and activists, emerging movement leaders, adult educational professionals, community development workers and traine

rs, social service providers, local authorities, and others. Every year 50 – 70 people attend from anywhere between 8 – 20 countries. LEARNING WHILE HAVING FUN

We have a clear goal: engage in deep critical reflection and catalyze on-the-ground action. Apart from providing space for sharing and learning, the CPU acts as a laboratory for European-level networking and effective cross-border organizing and innovation. While we present important theoretical and practical knowledge, a large focus of the week is put towards hands-on participatory education and group discussions. WHO ORGANIZES THE CPU? Planning of the CPU it is led by the Central and Eastern European Citizens Network and the Civil College Foundation. We are joined by our partners: The European Community Development Network (EuCDN) and the European Community Organizing Network (ECON). In 2016 we were also joined by the network Local Authorities as Drivers for Development Education and Raising awareness (LADDER). A volunteer planning committee develops the themes and agenda for the week-long gathering.

07/03/2021

Still one more day to apply for the ECON Network Coordinator position!

We have been hard at work planning CPU 2020. However, considering the current pandemic that is happening all over the wo...
23/03/2020

We have been hard at work planning CPU 2020. However, considering the current pandemic that is happening all over the world, we are --as many of us are-- in the process of evaluating our plans.

The theme we had already decided for this year's CPU was "Communities Respond to a World in Crisis." Obviously, this is an incredibly relevant topic right now. The challenge of isolation reminds us how much we need community and how much we need a community responses to crisis. On the other hand, we all need to be taking measures to stop the spread of this virus, and it is unclear how quickly it will be possible to hold in-person events.

At this point, our planning committee for CPU 2020 is talking about different options for organizing the event this year. The options currently on the table are to hold to our current plan for July, to postpone the event, or to take steps to move online in some way. We are giving ourselves a few weeks to make a decision and to think things through. Meanwhile we will continue to work on the agenda and content and monitor the situation as it develops.

It would be of great help to get any feedback and thoughts you may have on the issue.

Secure your spot at our 10-year anniversary CPU now!
11/06/2019

Secure your spot at our 10-year anniversary CPU now!

The Citizen Participation University is happening this year from July 1-5th in Kunbábony, Hungary. Each year, the CPU brings together movement makers from accross Europe (and beyond) to develop common strategies, learn new skills and practices, and to remember why we do the work of fighting for a m...

Registration for CPU 2019 is open! Join us as we sew seeds of hope in these times of fear, build common strategies, and ...
05/06/2019

Registration for CPU 2019 is open! Join us as we sew seeds of hope in these times of fear, build common strategies, and strengthen our movement. Learn more here:
https://www.cka.hu/cpu/2019-cpu/

Save the Date: Citizen Participation University - July 1 - 5, 2019. Last year's CPU was our biggest and most diverse sch...
15/01/2019

Save the Date: Citizen Participation University - July 1 - 5, 2019. Last year's CPU was our biggest and most diverse school yet. Join us this year as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary!

The deadline for early registration for CPU 2018 in June 1st! There are already people signed up from numerous places in...
22/05/2018

The deadline for early registration for CPU 2018 in June 1st! There are already people signed up from numerous places in Europe and the United States. Are you in?

07/04/2018

Viktor Orban is hoping to win a third consecutive term as Hungary's prime minister - what will it mean for Europe if he wins again?

Mark your calendars! CPU 2016 is coming up July 2 - 6th. The program is still a work in progress, but it is going to be...
27/02/2018

Mark your calendars! CPU 2016 is coming up July 2 - 6th. The program is still a work in progress, but it is going to be another fantastic event!

The world we currently live in is scarred by racism and social and economic exclusion. It reflects deep imbalances of power.

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Alapítvány Kunszentmiklós, Kunszentmiklós, Kunbábony Tanya

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