Are you 16 - 18 years old and ready to step into your leadership potential? We are looking for motivated young people from Ukraine, Poland, and Germany to join an unforgettable seven-day international youth exchange at the Krzyżowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe - a historic place of European dialogue and reconciliation. The project is part of the Networking project “LIKHTAR / Ліхтар”
What to expect
Over seven days in the heart of Poland, you will meet peers from three countries, challenge yourself, and discover what it truly means to lead. The programme includes:
- Interactive leadership workshops and non-formal education sessions
- Intercultural exchange and collaborative work in international groups
- A study trip to Wrocław - one of Poland's most vibrant cities
- Developing your own community project
- Daily reflection and shared experiences in a meaningful, supportive environment
Practical information
- Venue: Krzyżowa, Poland
- Dates: 7 - 13 July 2026
- Open to: young people from Ukraine, Poland, and Germany
- Age: 15 - 18 years old
- Working language: English
- Accommodation and meals: fully covered
- Travel costs: reimbursed
- Participation fee: 100 PLN (Ukraine & Poland) / 300 PLN (Germany)
- Personal travel insurance: required (arranged independently)
- Application deadline: 20 June 2026
Why Krzyżowa?
Krzyżowa is not just a venue - it is a symbol. Once a site of anti-Nazi resistance, today the Krzyżowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe is one of Central Europe's leading centres for international youth encounter, peace education, and reconciliation. Coming here means joining a longer story - Krzyżowa has a rare quality: it disarms you, draws you inward, and refuses to leave you indifferent
Why apply?
Because leadership is not about position, it is about responsibility, empathy, and the courage to act for others. This project will give you the tools, the connections, and the inspiration to become exactly that kind of leader in your community.
Apply now - deadline 20 June 2026.
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