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Democracy needs you

Now learn what to do

Join a fully funded, one-week program with 30 young democracy builders across Europe.

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30 participants

Fully funded

Cres, Croatia

24-28 Sept, 2026

30 participants

Fully funded

Cres, Croatia

24-28 Sept, 2026

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Small group.

Full support.

Real work.

A program built for action, not theory.

AN INITIATIVE OF ERSTE FOUNDATION
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH D-HUB

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About the program

About the program

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Who it's for?

Who is this for?

You might be an activist, journalist, civil society practitioner, or emerging political actor.

What matters is not your title — but that you're already doing the work, and want to do it better.

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The Democracy Re:Boot Camp brings young democracy builders together to share tools, ideas, and strategies.

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It is designed as an action-oriented space focused on practical learning, collective thinking, and building alliances.

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The format is collaborative, hands-on, and built for people already working in the democratic trenches.

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Every session is meant to sharpen judgment, strengthen networks, and turn shared pressure into collective momentum.

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Together we sharpen judgment, strengthen networks, and turn shared pressure into collective momentum.

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2026 EDTION

The second edition of Democracy Re:boot Camp takes place on the island of Cres, Croatia.

The residential format is intentional.

Being removed from everyday routines creates the conditions for meaningful work and connection.

  • 18-28 years
  • Based in Europe,
  • Active in democracy work
  • Available September 23-29
  • Able to participate in English.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

Democracy Re:Boot Camp is an in-person, pan-European program designed to strengthen democratic resilience by empowering a new generation of leaders. Organized by D-Hub and ERSTE Foundation, it brings together up to 30 young changemakers from across Europe for five days of practical skills training, strategic insight, peer exchange, and experiential learning on the island of Cres, Croatia.
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30 participants

Fully funded

Cres, Croatia

24-28 Sept, 2026

30 participants

Fully funded

Cres, Croatia

24-28 Sept, 2026

Open call

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