Caux Forum Young Changemakers - Summer Programme (ages 14-18)
Caux Forum Summer Programme for Young Changemakers (ages 14-18)
Join your family or friends at the Caux Forum 2025, where young changemakers like you meet experienced peacebuilders and activists to explore and tackle global challenges, spark meaningful conversations, and take action for a better world!
Through interactive workshops, inspiring talks, and creative sessions, you’ll connect with peers from around the world, explore leadership through the arts, and gain the tools to drive real change in your community.
Your voice matters—be part of the change!
📍 Where? Caux Palace, Switzerland
📅 When? Caux Democracy Forum 2025 (8 - 12 July) and/or Caux Inner Development Goals Forum (28 July - 1 August)
IMPORTANT/ Please note that in order to participate at our summer programme for teenagers you need to be registered at the Caux Forum together with your parent(s), an adult family member or your legal representative(s). For registration please scroll down.
The Venue
The Caux Palace near Montreux, Switzerland
The Reimagining Democracy(ies) Programme and the Caux Democracy Forum take place in our centre for dialogue and peacebuilding, the Caux Palace, a former Belle Époque Grand Hotel nestled in the mountains 1000m above sea level. With its breathtaking view over the Léman and the Alps, it provides a unique and inspiring setting.
Discover the rich history of this extraordinary venue
Caux Democracy Forum: Revitalizing Democracy - Your Voice, Your Power!
8-12 JULY 2025
The Caux Democracy Forum 2025 offers a dedicated programme to empower young changemakers (ages 14-18) to explore and revitalize democratic values through interactive learning, outdoor activities, and real-world applications.
Are you 14-20 and ready to make a difference? The Caux Democracy Forum 2025 is your chance to dive into interactive learning, outdoor adventures, and real-world action—all while exploring the values that keep democracy alive!
Each day focuses on a core value:
💡 We Are One Humanity – Discover how our shared experiences strengthen democracy.
⚖️ Integrity – Learn how personal and collective integrity can drive real change.
🤝 Trust – Build strong relationships through dialogue, respect, and teamwork.
🔥 Courage – Stand up for democracy in the face of division and injustice.
Expect powerful discussions, role-playing, storytelling, outdoor activities, and leadership training—all in the breathtaking setting of the Caux Palace, Switzerland! 🌿🏔️
This is more than a programme—it’s a movement. Connect with like-minded young changemakers, gain the confidence to lead, and be part of shaping a future where democracy thrives!
🚀 Ready to step up? Stay tuned for more details and join us this July!
REGISTER HERE
Caux Inner Development Goals Forum: Unlock Your Potential - Inner Growth for a Better World!
28 JULY - 1 AUGUST 2025
Are you ready to change the world - and yourself?
The world is shifting fast—wars, climate change, social divides. It’s easy to feel powerless. But guess what? YOU have the power to make a difference!
Join the Caux Inner Development Goals Forum 2025 for a transformative journey of global impact and inner growth! This isn’t just another conference—it’s a five-day adventure where you will level up your inner skills, connect with inspiring people, and take real action for change. Through inspiring discussions, hands-on workshops, and creative experiences, you will not only tools to make a real difference but also to deepen personal development, inner skills, and self-awareness, empowerin gyou to take action for change.
Be part of a global community striving for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world—starting from within!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
🚀 Meet changemakers like YOU – Build an epic global network
💡 Find your purpose – Get inspired by new ideas & perspectives
🌿 Recharge in nature – Take a breather in the stunning Swiss Alps
🛠 Hands-on workshops & real talk – No boring lectures, just interactive sessions
🔥 Turn ideas into action – Co-create solutions for real-world impact
💥 YOUR CIDG FORUM JOURNEY:
🌀 Day 1: Arrive & Connect – Meet awesome people & set your goals
🌍 Day 2: See the Bigger Picture – Understand today’s biggest challenges
💡 Day 3: Find Your Power – Discover how YOU can drive change
🤝 Day 4: Build the Future – Team up & create solutions
🌈 Day 5: Make It Happen – Walk away with a plan to change the world
This is YOUR moment to step up, speak out, and take action.
REGISTER HERE
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Meet your Programme Coordinator
Meet EVE BRENOT – a French student with a deep passion for international cooperation and geopolitics! Currently wrapping up her Master’s in International Relations – Expertise & International Risks, she’s all about crisis management, foreign policy, and global governance.
With a mix of studies, hands-on experience, and activism, Eve thrives on strategic thinking and real-world action. She firmly believes that dialogue and collective intelligence are the driving forces behind democracy and is eager to bring her skills to the Caux Forum. Drawn to its multicultural and dynamic environment, she’s all in for creating spaces where young leaders can connect, reflect, and drive change.
Oh, and did we mention? She’s also a hiking enthusiast who can’t wait to explore Switzerland’s breathtaking landscapes!