Net4Society Matchmaking Event for 2026 Cluster 2 calls

1 – 2 Jun 2026 | Paris, France

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Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.

Association/Agency

www.dvv-international.de/Bonn, Germany

About

The German Adult Education Association (DVV) is the federal umbrella organisation of adult education centres (Volkshochschulen) in Germany. It promotes lifelong learning and educational work at local adult education centres and represents the interests of its members at federal, European and international levels. DVV is supported by a nationwide network of 827 adult education centres with 2,659 local branches across Germany, covering both urban and rural regions.

DVV International is the Institute for International Cooperation at DVV. As the leading professional organisation in the field of adult education and development cooperation, DVV International has committed itself to supporting lifelong learning for more than 50 years. DVV International cooperates with more than 200 civil society, government and academic partners in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe.

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Destination: Innovative Research on Social and Economic Transformations

HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-04: The impact of the use of digital tools outside school and for communication on educational outcomes and mental health​

Destination: Innovative Research on European Cultural Heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries

HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-06: Safeguarding linguistic diversity in Europe​

Destination: Innovative Research on Democracy and Governance

HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-07: Supporting post-conflict democracy and reconstruction​HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09: Lifelong learning of citizenship education and citizen participation​HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-10: Digital and media literacy as drivers for democratic and civic resilience ​HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-02: Women’s, LGBTIQ and minority rights in a context of autocracy, conflict and geopolitical shiftsHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-04: Addressing the impact of artificial intelligence, cyberviolence, and deepfakes on equality, democracy and inclusive societiesHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-05: Development aid and democratic governance

Representatives

Senior Desk Officer

Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.

Marketplace (2)

  • Project cooperation

    CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09 -

    Develop a citizenship education model with modular curriculum and civic action labs anchored in Adult Education. Research examines how participation drives real democratic engagement, with strong focus on inclusion, accessibility, and measurable impact.

    • A consortium to join as partner
    • Design - setting the project scope
    • Destination: Innovative Research on Democracy and Governance
    Author

    Senior Desk Officer at Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.

    Bonn, Germany

  • Project cooperation

    CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-10 Adult Education focus

    To develop and test a European media literacy model in adult education to counter disinformation and strengthen civic resilience. We combine modular training with media labs and deliver scalable tools, evidence and policy guidance.

    • A consortium to join as partner
    • Design - setting the project scope
    • Partners for an existing consortium
    • Destination: Innovative Research on Democracy and Governance
    Author

    Senior Desk Officer at Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.

    Bonn, Germany