Competitions

DEMOCRACY2LIVE

As part of the Fit for Democracy project, we organized the idea competition “DEMOCRACY2LIVE”.

We were looking for simple, realistic and creative project ideas that make democracy visible in everyday life. The aim was to encourage people to participate, start conversations and show how democratic values can be put into practice in schools, communities, associations or public spaces. Ideas could include discussion rounds, storytelling cafés, participatory activities, games, videos, improvisational theatre or actions in public spaces.

The best ideas received funding of €400 each for their implementation. The projects were documented and will be publicly presented during the international Danube-Networkers Partner Meeting at the International Danube Festival Ulm/Neu-Ulm in July 2026 and published on the Fit4Democracy website.

Coexistence through Disagreement

Created by Svitlana and Mariia from Ukraine

Link to presentation

Link to video


Theater of Democratic Choice

created by Heorhii and Valeriia from Ukraine

Link to presentation

Link to video


Escape Game

created by Martina Spodareva with vocational school

Escape game

Fake News

Link to video


At the heart of democracy the library

created by Cristina Vidrutiu and her class from Romania

Link to presentation

Link to video


Schoolyard of ideas

created by Yasmin Adam and class 7d of the secondary school Ehingen

Link to presentation


Democracy and Freedom in the kindergarden – ‘Our Birds of Freedom’

created by Mirtan Teichmüller and kontiki Ulm

Link to translated presentation

Link to original presentation

Link to pictures


DEMOCRACY2GO

As part of the Fit for Democracy Project, we organized the video competition „Democracy2Go“.

We were looking for creative short videos (max. 3 minutes) showing how people put democratic values into practice in schools, communities, workplaces, or everyday life. The contributions could tell personal stories or share inspiring experiences.

The Power of Democracy – 1st Prize

Recipe for Creating a Critical Thinking Club – 2nd Prize

Public Voices on Mandatory Military Service – Jury Prize for Public Dialogue

created by Tomislav Milunov and his pupils from Gudurica, Serbia.

created by Guillermo Blanco from Spain.

created by Thore Abt from Ulm, Germany.