Our name comes from a Roman jurist of Syrian origin who refused to justify an injustice.
Papinian takes its name from Aemilius Papinianus. In 212 AD, Emperor Caracalla ordered him to provide a legal justification for the killing of the emperor's brother, Geta. Papinian refused to use the law to defend the killing and was executed.
Our founders have Syrian roots and chose his name deliberately. His refusal represents the principle behind our organisation: human dignity and equal participation should not depend on power, nationality or social background. People should not have to justify their right to belong.
Read our storyPeople should not have to justify their right to belong.
Based in Vejle, Papinian organises local community programmes, Erasmus+ youth activities, training courses and intercultural initiatives. We work in Arabic, Danish, English and Spanish with young people, youth workers, adults, migrants, refugees, schools, municipalities and community organisations.
Papinian combines year-round community engagement in Denmark with practical experience across Erasmus+ and other European programmes.
We have coordinated and delivered a Youth Exchange for young people and a KA153 Training Course for youth workers. We have also joined several projects led by other organisations, contributing as a Danish partner to preparation, implementation, dissemination and follow-up.
Digital skills, EU awareness, inclusion activities and community learning in and around Vejle.
International learning experiences that bring young people together through active participation.
Practical professional development for youth workers, trainers, facilitators and project staff.
Accessible activities that build trust, connection, teamwork and intercultural understanding.
Alongside these projects, we have taken part in several other Erasmus+ activities as a partner organisation.
Youth ExchangeAn Erasmus+ Youth Exchange bringing together 44 young people and youth leaders from 7 countries, including Denmark. Participants explored environmental protection, sustainable living, recycling, upcycling and active participation through non-formal education and intercultural learning.
KA153 Training CourseAn Erasmus+ KA153 Training Course bringing together 31 youth workers, trainers, youth leaders and facilitators from 5 countries. The course strengthened practical digital skills for youth work, communication, creativity, project management and online safety.
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We collaborate with NGOs, schools, sport clubs, municipalities, training providers and community organisations across Europe.
If you are looking for a committed Danish partner with local roots, international project experience and multilingual capacity, we would be glad to hear from you.