12 vocational school students from Konin and 12 vocational school students from Herne met from February 16th to 23rd in Krzyżowa for the second part of a two-part youth exchange, the first part of which took place at the Jugendakademie Walberberg in North Rhine-Westphalia. During the 9-day program, the youth were able to prepare for their future career paths, confront their own boundaries, examine discriminatory behaviors, cook together, go on trips to interesting places, and deepen their friendships.
Read more: Professional development and dialogue: Polish-German youth exchange in Krzyżowa
Youth from Leszno (PL), Kaiserslautern (DE), and Odessa (UA) were hosted from October 7-12, 2023. This project, made possible through the financial support of #AuswärtigesAmt, was a wonderful opportunity to enrich international relations and promote values such as tolerance, cooperation, and openness to other cultures.
Participants had the chance to take part in workshops that not only expanded their knowledge of the history and traditions of their countries but also helped them understand the importance of European cooperation in the face of the challenges of the modern world.
Read more: Leszno - Kaiserslautern - Odessa, October 7-12, 2023
From January 27th to February 1st, 2025, a special Polish-German youth meeting took place, with 17 participants from care and educational institutions in Świdnica (PL) and Kemberg (DE).
It was a time full of new experiences, integration, creative work, and unforgettable impressions. Creative workshops and acrobatic activities on silks allowed the participants to develop their skills, build self-confidence, and collaborate in an international team. There was also time to explore local attractions, one of which was the gold mine in Złoty Stok.
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From December 2 to December 6, an extraordinary youth exchange between Zielona Góra and the German town of Peitz took place. The meeting, held at the International Youth Meeting Centre in Krzyżowa (MDSM Krzyżowa), brought together 40 participants. This event, funded by the Polish-German Youth Office (PNWM), aimed to foster intercultural connections and encourage creative collaboration in a unique holiday atmosphere.
During the exchange, participants took part in various workshops designed to promote creativity and integration. One of the highlights of the program was creating holiday wreaths from wicker, which were then decorated according to individual ideas. The process required teamwork, imagination, and manual skills. The results impressed both participants and organizers alike.
In addition to creative activities, the youth prepared posters and presentations reflecting their shared discussions on daily customs and hobbies in Poland and Germany. This allowed participants to better understand cultural diversity while discovering numerous common interests.
Krzyżowa, with its historical significance as a place of dialogue and collaboration, provided the perfect backdrop for the exchange. It not only nurtured creative skills but also facilitated the formation of international friendships and mutual understanding. Participants emphasized that working together, regardless of language or cultural differences, is an excellent way to build close relationships and mutual respect.
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