FIT 4 DEMOCRACY

Category: Qualifications

  • Getting Started with ViMA Danube – Online Platform Qualification for Active Participation

    Getting Started with ViMA Danube – Online Platform Qualification for Active Participation

    On April 1 and April 4, 2025, an introductory online qualification session was held via Zoom, focusing on the use of the ViMA Danube platform—an open, multifunctional space for networking, exchange, and collaboration across the Danube region. The training aimed to equip participants with the basic knowledge needed to confidently navigate the platform and become active contributors.

    The session began with an overview of ViMA Danube’s core mission: to connect citizens, initiatives, and organizations working for democracy, education, and cultural exchange in the Danube region. Participants learned how to create their own ViMA Danube account and explored the key features of the platform.

    Practical guidance was provided on how to use interest groups, discussion forums, and the search & offer section, helping participants understand how to find and contribute to relevant topics. The training also included basic platform handling tips to support ease of use and engagement.

    The event closed with a Q&A round, ensuring all participants had the chance to clarify their questions.

    Want to explore the platform? Visit vima-danube.eu/mitmachen
    Upcoming qualification dates are listed in our calendar

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    Impressions from the qualification seminar

  • Zoom Qualification – Online Training for Democracy Education

    Zoom Qualification – Online Training for Democracy Education

    As part of our ongoing efforts to support digital tools in democratic education in the frame of the project “fit4democracy”, a two Zoom qualification sessions were held on April 1 and April 4, 2025. The online training welcomed participants from various countries and aimed to strengthen their confidence in using Zoom for inclusive, participatory events.

    The sessions covered both basic and advanced features of Zoom. Participants explored core functions such as managing audio and video, adjusting views, and using the “raise hand” feature to engage more actively in discussions. Building on this foundation, the training introduced additional tools like whiteboards for collaborative work, polls for gathering opinions, and breakout rooms for small group exchanges—ideal for interactive formats in democracy-related workshops.

    A special focus was placed on Zoom’s integrated interpretation function, which enables multilingual events and supports accessibility across language barriers. The training also provided time for participants to ask questions and share experiences, ensuring the content was tailored to their needs.

    You can access the presentation used during the session further down on this website.
    Find upcoming qualification dates and exciting new topics in our calendar.

    Zoom presentation from the session

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