This training provides a space for deeper reflection and analysis on the specificities of CEE socio-political history and the ways this shapes movement building, activism and pedagogical support for capacity building. This training is semi-open for trainers and organisers involved in training activities and practice in the region, interested in engaging in this kind of deeper reflection and analysis. It provides opportunity to analyse and reflect on their current praxis in context of the region, what works and what we need to rethink.

The week in Kunbábony is also an opportunity to reflect on the CEE pilot of ULEX, where five thematic trainings will have been delivered this year. It is also a planning and preparation session for the upcoming years of this CEE programme.

This training is part of the Ulex Central and Eastern Europe Programme pilot year. It is designed and delivered by a training team embedded in CEE social movements.

This training aims:

• To create a space to develop our shared understanding of the ways that CEE and ‘post-soviet’ socio-political history shape activism in the region, especially in terms of political narratives, cultures and identities.
• Carry out an in-depth context analysis that helps us to strategically situate ourselves and potential interventions – especially initiatives like the capacity building work of the CEE Programme.
• Support deeper reflection on the pedagogical implications of the above, including reflections on the experience of the pilot year.
• To develop and vision framing and content that could support the programme to more adequately situate itself in the CEE context.

We will explore:

• Some existing work and good praxis examples on these themes, including academic research and ideas.
• Facilitated process for participatory reflection, discussion, and analysis.
• Harvesting key insights and areas for ongoing inquiry.
• Opportunities of future collaborations
• Collective visioning about the future steps in CEE program