Marjolein Verbercht

Marjolein Verbercht serves as a Lecturer-Researcher at the School of Pedagogy, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, where she has taught in full-time and part-time pedagogy programs since 2016. Her work emphasizes connecting research with education and addressing societal issues through youth perspectives.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Educational Sciences from the Catholic University of Leuven
• Additional studies in Social and Cultural Pedagogy at the Catholic University of Leuven

Verbercht's research centers on youth participation, agency, and social issues, with a mission to amplify children's and young people's voices in matters affecting them. Her professional background spans youth-led community projects on solidarity, children's rights, and food insecurity at Globelink Youth Service, and implementing sustainable development frameworks at Djapo. She develops methodologies that empower young individuals to engage actively in societal challenges.

Her 2024 publications explore youth involvement in community decision-making and children's rights, reflecting a consistent focus on participatory approaches in education and social contexts. These works contribute to pedagogical practices that integrate sustainable development and social justice.

While specific grant details are not provided, her collaborative projects with municipalities and teaching teams demonstrate engagement in applied research. Verbercht's work with youth organizations like Globelink and Djapo highlights her commitment to translating theory into community action.

She actively partners with educational institutions and local governments to implement youth participation models, fostering environments where young people co-create solutions to social issues.