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Sapere Aude
Working at the intersection of art, photography, literature and digital innovation, bringing together artists and technologists to develop immersive civic experiences.
– About
Promoting civic education without boundaries since 2009
Sapere Aude is a 40-member non-governmental, non-profit organization for the promotion of civic education based in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 2009 in response to the lowering of the voting age at Austrian federal elections, it began with the only Austrian basic civic education programme for young people, regardless of social or educational background, party affiliation, or thematic limits.
Since then, Sapere Aude has extended its offer to specific workshop series and vocational trainings for teachers, students and youth workers, becoming one of the most prominent NGOs in non-partisan civic education in Austria.
–The team
The people behind Sapere Aude's work in CITRUS
Three specialists with deep expertise in civic education, project management, and pedagogical development.
Patrick Danter
Political scientist working in the educational sector for over 10 years. Started at Sapere Aude in 2009 as a trainer, then led several youth and adult training projects. CEO since 2017, coordinating all projects on organisational and financial levels.
Hermann Niklas
Historian and theologian with research experience in National Socialism and Roma and Sinti history. Has worked in education for over 10 years, with a focus on marginalised groups including young refugees and people with social and mental disabilities.
Xenia Ebenhöh
Completing her teaching degree in German and History at the University of Vienna. Working at Sapere Aude since 2023, she has vast experience in trainings for students and young people, specialising in methodologies for civic education.