The 10 democracy muscles

Democracy Fitness is a training concept that shines a light on the core democracy skills and capacities we need in order to take part in everyday democracy. It gives us a space for awareness and practice together in a fun, challenging and meaningful process.

Active listening

Active listening

In a democracy, everyone has а voice. You must be able to listen without prejudice and learn from others. Active ...
Activist

Activist

In a democracy you can actively engage with whatever you are passionate about. See it take off! An activist is ...
Compromise

Compromise

In a democracy, there is room for diversity. You must know how to compromise so everyone feels they are getting ...
Courage

Courage

In a democracy participation is important. You should find the courage to come as you are. You already have the ...
Curiosity

Curiosity

In a democracy, we need to learn from each other. You must poke around and leave no stone unturned. Democracy ...
Disagreement

Disagreement

In a democracy, we often disagree. You must be able to accept disagreement, as it makes us all the more wiser ...
Empathy

Empathy

In a democracy, there is room for everyone. You need to accept individual diversity and be empathetic towards ...
Mobilization

Mobilization

In a democracy, a sense of community is needed. Making room for other people's ideas strengthens the ...
Opinion

Opinion

In a democracy, differing opinions are allowed. In order to shape your opinion, you need to be able to voice it ...
Verbal confidence

Verbal confidence

In a democracy we all have a voice. You need to get to know your own voice in order to use it ...
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