MEETINGS
First meeting in BONN (Germany), February 2-3, 2025
The first meeting of the new Fempower project took place at the historic Schloss Arenfels in Germany.
Together with our partners Systeme en Bewegung e.V., AIFED and Femedubeart, we come together to turn ideas into real changes. Fempower is more than a project; It is a necessary response to the challenges women face today. We create educational tools that will build confidence, promote leadership, and help women overcome the limits that still exist.
As part of the Kickoff Meeting project, we had the privilege of visiting the Frauenmuseum Bonn, a pioneering and unique space dedicated to showcasing the art, history, and contributions of women in various fields.
During our visit, we explored inspiring exhibitions that highlight the strength, creativity and resilience of women around the world. This museum is not only a place of history but also a platform for female empowerment and cultural dialogue.
An enriching experience that truly strengthens the spirit of our project!
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Day 1
The first day was about building connections and laying the groundwork for successful collaboration among all the partner organisations. Following the networking introduction, the partners participated in a project introduction, where they presented and discussed the project's objectives and expectations.
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In the afternoon, we took a guided tour of the Frauenmuseum (women's museum), which focusses on women's contributions throughout history, culture, and society; this theme is directly related to our project that emphasises empowerment and inclusion. Additionally, to the tour, we had the opportunity to meet and hear from the amazing woman Mrs Pitzen (founder of the women's museum).
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The next activity was a team-building walk around Bonn's city centre, combining informal networking with cultural experience, facilitating informal exchanges and fostering networking.
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Day 2
On the second day, all project partners gathered in the beautiful Schloss Arenfels, which provided an inspiring atmosphere for our discussions about the project.
We started with a warm welcome and presentation on the vision of the project, goals, and expected impact.
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Key highlights from the meeting:
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The project was presented.
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The dates for the next meetings have been settled.
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Logo – SocHub presented the logo proposal.
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We developed the curriculum, focussing on its content and structure.
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The various ways of approaching the core topic were presented, such as the ‘LifeCompFramework’ or the ‘MiNa’ flipbook.
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Various body-orientated methods were presented and tested, such as "Taking-up-Space-Pose", and subsequently reflected upon.
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Next steps
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We discussed the dissemination and communication strategy, which includes the division of roles for social media and public engagement.
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We also had the pleasure of meeting the inspiring women and Mrs Eitze-Schütz, who has presented the work of the Soroptimists.
The collaborative atmosphere enabled partners to share reflections on the day’s activities and explore ideas for future collaboration, including communication strategies and outreach plans.
Second Transnational Partner Meeting (Kifissia, Greece)
11–13 July 2025
Venue: CIEL a sense of art, Kifissia, Greece.
The in-person meeting brought together representatives from all partner organisations to review the project's progress, build collaboration, and discuss the next steps in its implementation. The meeting focused on continuing the curriculum development for the project and preparing for testing, dissemination, and communication activities.
Over these days, we engaged intensively with aspects of the project, including the following:
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Reflecting on the focus groups: results, challenges, and reflections—a rich exchange of results from each partner country with valuable perspectives and experiences.
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Reviewing and collaboratively discussing the work in the curriculum
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Presentation of modules in detail with suggestions and recommendations.
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Planning of testing—including coordination for implementation with 10 participants from each partner.
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The meeting also addressed the monitoring and adjustment of the dissemination and communication plan.
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We divided the next steps and tasks, scheduled the next meetings, and clarified the workflow for all partners.
Thanks to all of our partners for their enthusiasm, thought, and collaborative spirit. We are building momentum towards empowerment.
