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School of Humanity
Creative workshops for students to foster greater connection within the classroom.
An inspiring eye-opener!
Discover how young people learn to look beyond first impressions. In the creative workshop "Seeing & Being Seen," they work with portraits and stories centered on self-image, respect, and connection.
This kicks off the workshop!
For the student
- Being seen
- Connection with others
- Looking beyond the initial judgment
- Personal growth
At the school level
- Contribution to the school’s core values and learning environment
- An initiative to strengthen social cohesion
- Focus on social safety for students and teachers
Results in the classroom
- Stronger bond and engagement
- Foundation for a positive classroom atmosphere
- Reduced likelihood of bullying behavior
3rd-year secondary school student
“It’s wonderful to be able to truly connect with one another; in someone’s eyes, you see more than just the surface.”
3rd-year secondary school student
“It’s wonderful to be able to truly connect with one another; in someone’s eyes, you see more than just the surface.”
Learning objectives for the 'Seeing and Being Seen' workshop
(Self-)reflection
Making participants aware of their own feelings and those of others
Self-confidence
Through this offering, participants develop greater self-confidence, enabling them to share their feelings safely within the group.
Creative vision
Learning about the theory and psychology behind portraying one another with dignity, by engaging in hands-on work with the camera.
'Honest and open conversations emerged'
'Honest and open conversations emerged'
"School of Humanity conducted a workshop for 15- to 18-year-olds at our Vocational Training Center (Arbeidstrainingscentrum). Using portraits, statements, and questions, the session sparked honest and open conversations. The young people felt comfortable examining their own assumptions and got to know one another better. This fostered greater understanding, increased consideration for each other, and genuine connection.
The trainers were receptive to the young people’s stories and provided the space for them to engage in dialogue with one another. Thanks to the flexibility of the workshop, the exercises were both appropriate and effective."
Team ATC Noord-Kennemerland
Our offer:
Give your students a powerful and positive experience. Our one-off workshop fosters insight and connection.
1. Workshop at our museum:
- Duration: 2.5 hours, facilitated by two trainers
- Maximum of 30 students per workshop
- Maximum of 2 workshops per day
- Price: 990 euros, including coffee/tea for accompanying staff and lemonade for students. If you use a CJP card, the cost is 891 euros. Prices exclude VAT!
- A great fit for social studies, citizenship, or cultural and artistic education (CKV) classes.
2. Workshop at your school:
- Duration: 2.5 hours, facilitated by two trainers at your school
- Maximum of 30 students per workshop
- Price: 740 euros. If you use a CJP card, the cost is 660 euros. Prices exclude VAT!
- A great fit for social studies, citizenship, or cultural and artistic education (CKV) classes.
Discover our mobile lesson program
Humanity in a box
Discover our mobile lesson program
Humanity in a box
Are you curious to learn more about Humanity in a Box, with no obligation? We’d be happy to tell you more.
ContactIntegrating School of Humanity into your school?
Make a lasting impact—year after year. As an educator, take our training to embed 'Humanity' values into your school’s culture and curriculum. It serves as a valuable addition to your educational program and offers a fantastic opportunity for your own professional development.
3. Training for educators to facilitate workshops:
Duration: 3 years of access to the materials
Price: 5,250 euros for 3 years (excl. VAT) (renewable for 1,500 euros per year, excl. VAT)
Includes:
- A two-day 'Train-the-Trainer' course for 2 educators
- Coaching and observation by our trainers
- 3 years of access to 'Humanity in a Box'—a compact, mobile flight case containing all necessary materials
- An annual follow-up/refresher day for educators
- A well-suited component for social studies, citizenship education, or arts and cultural education (CKV) curricula
'Choose a portrait' activity
Suspend your initial judgment
'Choose a portrait' activity
Suspend your initial judgment
The portraits and stories from the Museum of Humanity are central to the workshops led by our dedicated trainers. In one of the exercises, participants begin by selecting a portrait from our collection. They share their initial impressions with one another before turning the photograph over to read the actual story behind it. Did their first impression—or the judgment they formed—align with the person’s true story?
The impact in 2025
The impact in 2025
In 2025, School of Humanity reached over 1,000 participants through 38 sessions—ranging from primary school classrooms to museum spaces—transforming these settings into venues for genuine conversations about identity, prejudice, and connection. With a new workshop program designed for primary education, we continue to foster a generation that learns to observe without judgment and understands that every human being matters.
Exhibition at school
Exhibition at school
Complete your collaboration with School of Humanity by having students create their own ‘Humanity’ exhibition at school. First, they learn the art of portrait photography—focusing on both technical skills and the human being behind the lens. The subsequent lessons foster deeper insight and self-reflection, culminating in a school-wide exhibition featuring the portraits they have taken of one another.
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A story of resilience
When life gets difficult
A story of resilience
When life gets difficult
In our workshops we use portraits and stories that participants can identify with.
Take the story of Myrthe, a pleasant girl who leads a very nice life - until she is told that she is seriously ill. How is it possible that Myrthe remains so positive?
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