ActiveListening
In a democracy, everyone has a voice. You must be able to listen without prejudice and learn from others.
“It’s both fun and important – and it is also cool to coincide with a group of others about something that is important”
“We can’t take democracy for granted. I have realised that I practice democracy everyday; at home, at work, with my friends – and even just on the street”
“I have become wiser, both about myself and a good friend – and had great fun while doing it”
“At democracy fitness, we create a free space together where we can practice democracy”
In a democracy, everyone has a voice. You must be able to listen without prejudice and learn from others.
In a democracy, you can actively engage with whatever you are passionate about. See it take off!
In a democracy, there is room for diversity. You must know how to compromise so everyone feels they are getting more than they are giving.
In a democracy, participation is important. You should find the courage to come as you are. You already have the guts to do it.
In a democracy, we need to learn from each other. You must poke around and leave no stone unturned.
In a democracy, we often disagree. You must be able to accept disagreement, as it makes us all the more wiser about one another.
In a democracy, there is room for everyone. You need to accept individual diversity and be empathetic towards others.
In a democracy, a sense of community is needed. Making room for other people’s ideas strengthens the collective.
In a democracy, differing opinions are allowed. In order to shape your opinion, you need to be able to voice it and listen to the opinions of others.
In a democracy, we all have a voice. You need to get to know your own voice in order to use it meaningfully.
Jakob (22) studies Policy and Governance at Roskilde University. In his freetime, he is a Democracy Fitness trainer and helps other young people acquire concrete tools to participate in democracy.
Anyone can become a Democracy Fitness Trainer. The only requirement is your curiosity for democracy and willingness to spend 12 hours learning something new.
There are ongoing Democracy Fitness trainings all around Denmark, and soon internationally. Find out more about where you can participate or book a training session for your network.
