European Youth Education and Youth Meeting Center in Weimar

What European Youth Education and Youth Meeting Center in Weimar does

The European Youth Education and Youth Meeting Center in Weimar (EJBW), legally 'Stiftung Europäische Jugendbildungs- und Jugendbegegnungsstätte Weimar', is a non-profit German foundation established in 1999 and based at Jenaer Straße 2/4, 99425 Weimar. It operates an extracurricular political youth education institution at the 'Lernort Weimar' and serves youth, young adults, educators, and school groups from Germany and abroad. The center combines a residential hospitality function — five guesthouses, two villas, a reception building, modern seminar rooms, catering, and the historic Reithaus event venue in the Park an der Ilm — with structured civic education programming on democracy, human rights, European understanding, anti-discrimination (Anti-Bias), and historical-political learning. Since 2013, EJBW has held the Thuringia state coordination mandate for the 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' network (80 Thuringian member schools by June 2025, part of a national network exceeding 2,700 schools and 1 million pupils), and since April 2024 it has operated the DFJW Info Point for Thuringia.

Commercially, EJBW generates revenue from participation fees for educational programs such as the Sommerakademie (€180 reduced / €275 standard / €370 institutional), accommodation and conference venue rentals, and catering services, layered on top of foundation capital, federal grants (BMFSFJ), bilateral youth-program funding (DFJW, Deutsch-Französischer Bürgerfonds), and foundation grants (Stiftung Mercator, Erasmus+). Pricing includes a Weimar cultural promotion tax of €2.25–€3.00 per night and tiered cancellation fees (free up to 12 weeks; 20% at 12–8 weeks; 50% at 8–4 weeks; 80% under 4 weeks). Distribution is event- and partnership-driven, routed through direct bookings via the Rezeption team, the AdB and Netzwerk Demokratiebildung in Thüringen networks, and recurring institutional relationships with the Klassik Stiftung Weimar, Stadtmuseum Weimar, Anne Frank Zentrum Berlin, and international partners in France, Serbia, Greece, and Russia.

Governance rests with a Steuerungskreis chaired by Peter Weise, with day-to-day leadership by authorized representatives Eric Wrasse (pädagogischer Leiter) and Ina Roßmeisl, supported by program staff including Steve Eichler (DFJW pedagogical staff since April 2024), Edward Mulenga (Press/Public Relations), Arhea Marshall, Dr. Elisa Satjukow, and Christian-Friedrich Lohe. The foundation is supervised under the Thüringer Stiftungsgesetz by the Thuringian Local Government Office and Ministry of the Interior. EJBW has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue figures; it does not employ proprietary technology and its core value is delivered through human-led educational programming and physical venue capacity.

Name

European Youth Education and Youth Meeting Center in Weimar

Legal name

Stiftung »Europäische Jugendbildungs- und Jugendbegegnungsstätte Weimar«

Website

https://ejbweimar.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EJBW is a German non-profit foundation established in 1999 in Weimar that delivers non-formal political youth education, civic training, and international exchange programs alongside accommodation and conference services. It serves youth, educators, schools, and youth organizations across Thuringia, Germany, and Europe.

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Product category

Civic Youth Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL), Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

Keywords

• Political youth education
• Civic education programs
• Youth conference facilities
• Seminar accommodation services
• International youth exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Weimar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation and Conference Services: The EJBW operates as an accommodation and conference facility, generating revenue from room rentals, seminar room bookings, and catering services for groups and events. The center offers overnight accommodation in guesthouses and rooms, along with event spaces including the historic Reithaus.
2. Educational Programs and Training: Revenue is generated from educational program participation fees, including summer academies and qualification programs for professional development in political youth education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EJBW operates as a non-profit foundation delivering non-formal political youth education—including summer academies, anti-bias training, and qualification programs preparing young people (including refugees and migrants) for careers in political youth work—alongside a conference and accommodation business at its Weimar campus (five guesthouses, two villas, seminar rooms, and the historic Reithaus event venue with catering). It also acts as the Thuringia state coordinator of the "Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage" school network and operates a DFJW info point for Franco-German youth exchange.

Product overview

The European Youth Education and Youth Meeting Centre Weimar (EJBW) operates as a unified institution combining non-formal civic youth education with accommodation and event hosting services. Its educational portfolio includes the Sommerakademie summer academy, Anti-Bias training programs, and the qualification program for career entry into political education and youth work. As a venue provider, EJBW offers seminar rooms, the historic Reithaus event location, accommodation in guesthouses and villas, and catering services. The center also serves as the Thuringia coordinator for the School without Racism – School with Courage network and hosts a DFJW information point for Franco-German youth exchange programs. Communication services include a quarterly newsletter managed through Mailchimp. The institution targets youth, young adults, and professionals in political youth education from Germany and abroad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sommerakademie (Summer Academy) A multi-day summer academy for beginners in non-formal political youth education, addressing topics such as right-wing extremism, racism, and democratic education; participants learn methods of extracurricular political education and gain practical skills.
• Anti-Bias Angebote (Anti-Bias Training Programs) Continuing education offerings based on the Anti-Bias approach, designed to help participants unlearn discrimination; includes module series, individual training weekends, and networking opportunities for educators and youth workers.
• Qualifizierungsprogramm – Berufseinstieg in die politische Bildung und Jugendarbeit A qualification program preparing young people, including refugees and migrants, for careers in human rights education and political youth work; participants learn fundamental tools for moderating educational spaces and receive certification as seminar leaders.
• Seminar- und Tagungsräume (Seminar and Conference Rooms) Modern equipped seminar and conference rooms available for booking, suitable for meetings, conferences, and workshops; located in Musäuspark and Park on the Ilm within walking distance of the historic city center of Classical Weimar.
• Reithaus Event Location The historic Reithaus building serves as an event venue for large gatherings, celebrations, weddings, and business events, located in the Park on the Ilm in Weimar.
• Übernachtung (Accommodation) Comfortable accommodation facilities including five guesthouses, two villas, and a reception building; double/triple bedrooms are standard, with single rooms available at additional cost.
• Verpflegung (Catering) On-site catering services that accommodate various dietary requirements including vegetarian options, pork-free meals, and allergy accommodations.
• Landeskoordination Thüringen – Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage State coordination service for the "Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage" school network in Thuringia; supports participating schools with program materials, workshops, and event coordination (80 schools in Thuringia by 2025).
• DFJW Info Point DFJW (Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk) information point at EJBW, serving as a central contact in Thuringia for Franco-German youth exchange program information, counseling, and project development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2013, EJBW has coordinated the 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' network in Thuringia, which grew to 80 schools by 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk (DFJW / OFAJ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024EJBW has served as a DFJW Info Point for Thuringia since April 1, 2024, providing information about DFJW programs, activities, and participation opportunities in Franco-German exchange. Steve Eichler, EJBW educational specialist, serves as a pedagogical employee in the DFJW network, supporting German-French youth exchange programs. The partnership involves organizing exchange programs, providing counseling during planning phases, and contributing to the development of Franco-German youth projects.
• Arbeitskreis deutscher Bildungsstätten (AdB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEJBW cooperates with the Working Group of German Educational Institutions (AdB) to organize the Sommerakademie (Summer Academy) for beginners in non-formal political youth education. AdB is a network of educational institutions that promotes professional development and quality standards in political youth education.
• Klassik Stiftung WeimarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEJBW collaborates with the Klassik Stiftung Weimar on educational programs about Weimar's cultural heritage. The partnership includes joint projects on diversity in heritage education ('Ent|Schlossen' project) and incorporating Weimar's historical sites and museums into educational programs for young people.
• Netzwerk Demokratiebildung in ThüringencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEJBW is part of the Thuringia Democracy Education Network, a collaborative network of organizations working on democratic education and civic engagement in the state of Thuringia.
• Stadtmuseum WeimarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Weimar as a learning location, with Stadtmuseum Weimar welcoming EJBW school groups to the multilingual special exhibition 'Demokratie aus Weimar. Die Nationalversammlung 1919' focusing on the roots of German democracy.
• Weimarer ErklärungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEJBW is associated with the 'Weimarer Erklärung über die Grundlagen und Aufgaben historischer, politischer und kultureller Bildung' (Weimar Declaration on the Foundations and Tasks of Historical, Political and Cultural Education), a foundational document for the organization's educational approach.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Akademie Waldschlösschen: Rehefeld-based Bildungsstätte in Saxony offering residential political and civic youth education seminars with on-site accommodation; operates an almost identical model (seminars + lodging) in a neighbouring German region.
• Schloss Neuhardenberg / Event- und Bildungsort: Brandenburg cultural-education location combining conference/event hosting with school programmes on democracy and German history; competes for the same Weimar-as-Lernort-style demand in another Lernort setting.
• Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk (DFJW / OFAJ): Intergovernmental Franco-German youth agency funding binational exchanges; EJBW is an Info Point and embedded pedagogical partner, making DFJW a direct counterparty in the same exchange market.
• Bildungsstätte Anne Frank, Frankfurt: Frankfurt-based non-formal political education centre focused on anti-discrimination, Holocaust remembrance, and democratic culture; the closest direct functional peer to EJBW within the AdB network.
• Jugendbildungsstätte Kurt Löwenstein (Windwaerts/Jugendbildungsstätte): Brandenburg-based residential political youth education centre affiliated with the workers' youth movement; delivers seminars, qualification programmes, and international exchanges comparable to EJBW's core offering.
• Bildungswerk Loccum: Lower Saxony-based Protestant political education institution running residential seminars and conferences; a founding member of the same AdB network and a like-for-like residential education + venue operator.

Broad incumbents

• Internationaler Bund (IB) Youth Mobility Programmes: Large non-profit operator of youth services, qualification programmes and international exchanges in Germany; addresses overlapping professional development and youth-educator training markets.
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Political Education Academy: Large German political foundation whose political-education academy runs civic and youth seminars nationwide; competes for policy-maker attention and federal funding rather than direct residential bookings.
• Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), Political Education Academy: Major German political foundation with a dedicated academy for youth and adult civic education; a broader incumbent offering overlapping thematic programmes but at much larger national scale.

Others

• Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage (national coordination, Berlin): National coordinating body of the school network for which EJBW holds the Thuringia state coordination mandate; relevant as the parent counterparty for EJBW's largest German-wide school programme.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ejbweimar

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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