Interrail 2024

Our adventure began on April 6, 2024, with a training weekend in Kassel for the project team, preparing us to take the EYP concept on the railroad.

From the 8th until the 12th of April 2024, over the course of 5 days, 3 teams from EYP Germany then travelled across the country hosting two- or one-day sessions at 9 different vocational schools.​

These sessions, organised by EYP Germany, empowered German youth to participate in the European Elections 2024 and highlighted the significance of elections and democracy, stressing the impact of European policies on young people’s lives.

EYP Interrail was part of #NowEurope of Bertelsmann Stiftung, a project intended to increase the voter turnout in the upcoming European Elections, inspiring young people from mainly non-voter bubbles and empower youth organisations dedicated to this cause.

Support a new EYP Interrail Project

Our Interrail project is a travelling civic education programme that brings peer-led, hands-on political learning directly into vocational schools. The format is designed for impact: teams of young volunteers visit several schools in different regions, delivering engaging and interactive workshops designed to make politics accessible and relevant.

Vocational students often have fewer opportunities for civic education. With packed curricula and limited resources, schools struggle to provide the space for democratic learning. EYP Interrail helps bridge this gap by:

• Bringing political education directly to students
• Using a peer-to-peer approach that builds trust and engagement
• Offering a flexible model adaptable to national school systems

Work together with us to strengthen democratic engagement where it matters the most! Find more information in the concept note below, and our contact information on the bottom of this page.