Campus in Action

Campus in Action is a dynamic, participatory training weekend organised every year in November for students at French-speaking Belgian universities. The aim of this unique event is to bring together students who are committed to or want to get involved in social, environmental and political issues, by raising their awareness of crucial themes that change every year. 

The weekend is designed to be both a theoretical training course and a space for creative collaboration. In addition to lectures, interactive workshops and debates led by experts and activists from a variety of backgrounds, students work together to create an awareness-raising tool that they can deploy on their respective campuses.

Campus in Action not only enriches students' knowledge of key issues, but also equips them to become agents of change on their campuses, while strengthening solidarity networks between universities.

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Interactive training

Our interactive courses are designed to respond to the concrete concerns and questions that young people have about major contemporary issues. Each course is designed around a specific question posed by the group of participants, making the course directly relevant and adapted to their realities. Based on this question, we organise a participative learning space where young people are actively involved in the process of reflection and exchange. 

The themes addressed during these courses are varied. Whether exploring issues related to decolonisation, ecological transition processes, gender inequality or political advocacy tools, each course aims to provide keys to understanding while strengthening young people's capacity for action.

Our courses are not limited to theoretical learning. They are also spaces where young people can co-create concrete solutions, exchange innovative ideas and develop strategies to make their voices heard in public or political spheres.

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Internship or thesis

Louvain Coopération opens its doors to students wishing to immerse themselves in the international solidarity sector, offering them rewarding and formative internship opportunities. Whether it's their first professional experience or a chance to deepen their understanding of global issues, interns have the chance to see first-hand how an NGO active in a variety of fields works.

In addition to internships, Louvain Coopération offers specific support to students wishing to write a thesis on themes related to its activities, whether in the North or the Global South. This support gives students access to valuable resources and field data, while benefiting from the expertise of the NGO's professionals. Thesis topics can cover a wide range of issues, such as the impact of projects or the NGO's strategies.

So, whether through an internship or a thesis project, Louvain Coopération offers a stimulating learning environment that is deeply rooted in the reality of international dynamics. Students have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of solidarity while making a practical contribution to the NGO's projects.

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Pre-departure training

Question yourself about the dynamics of intercultural encounters by taking part in a pre-departure training course before embarking on a trip abroad. This course will prepare you to navigate in diverse cultural contexts and understand the issues surrounding cultural differences, perceptions and interactions between people from different backgrounds. By asking yourself the right questions about your own assumptions, your role and your stance as a visitor to another country, you will be able to develop a critical awareness and intercultural sensitivity.

By engaging in this process of reflection before you leave, you maximise the chances of making your trip a profound learning experience, both personally and in terms of relationships. You'll return with a more nuanced understanding of the social, political and cultural realities of the country you visit, while developing valuable intercultural skills needed in an increasingly globalised world.

Solidarity Fund

Solidarity Student is a programme of civic engagement and intercultural encounters designed for students at UCLouvain. Offered as soon as they enrol at the university, the programme aims to encourage students to become actively involved in solidarity initiatives, while strengthening their social awareness and sense of responsibility towards society. 

One of the pillars of the programme is the Solidarity Fund, which provides financial support to Solidarity Students each year to help them implement concrete projects. This fund, which is accessible to all participants, is designed to give life to solidarity initiatives, whether in Belgium or in the countries of the Global South. Students can propose and develop a wide range of projects, from organising awareness-raising activities on their campus to international solidarity initiatives.

In addition to financial aid, Solidarity Students benefit from personalised support throughout their project, in the form of advice, training and support from members of Louvain Coopération.

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SusTech4Benin

During the week of deliberations in January, seize a unique opportunity to become a junior entrepreneurship coach by taking part in a boostcamp in Benin. This immersive programme will allow you to plunge into the heart of social and solidarity-based entrepreneurship alongside local entrepreneurs, Belgian and Beninese senior coaches and students. During this boostcamp, you will have the opportunity to work with Beninese entrepreneurs in the development phase of their projects, while contributing your skills and creativity to help their initiatives grow.

This programme will not only enable you to acquire practical entrepreneurial skills, but also to immerse yourself in an enriching intercultural reality. You will work hand-in-hand with Beninese students and entrepreneurs, discovering new perspectives on innovation, resilience and social impact in a fast-growing African context.

The project is organised in collaboration with our partner OVO (Ondernemers Voor Ondernemers), an organisation dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship in developing countries. More information to come on how to register and the practical details of this transformative boostcamp.

Send us your application before 17 November

Virtual library

Ecology, gender, decolonisation, intersections... These crucial issues significantly shape our understanding of the contemporary world and the challenges it presents. The mission of our virtual library is to encourage you to think more deeply about these essential themes, which are at the heart of the social, political and environmental debates of our time.

Designed as a space for discovery and learning, this resource offers you a wide selection of books, articles, podcasts and videos to enrich your understanding of ecological dynamics, gender issues, decolonisation processes and intersectional theories. 

As you browse these resources, you'll discover diverse voices from a variety of contexts, providing nuanced perspectives on contemporary issues. Our virtual library is an essential tool for anyone wishing to become actively involved in social and environmental transformation.

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