After months of preparation, planning and organization, "Ottopia - The European Children's City Magdeburg" started today. Organized and carried out by the European Youth Education Centre Magdeburg (EJBM), more than 110 young people will meet as part of the large-scale educational project.
Since July 12, 50 children and young people from a dance group from Kharkiv have been guests at the European Youth Education Center Magdeburg (EJBM). As part of the “One Week of Peace” project, an initiative of the EJBM and the Diocese of Magdeburg's Partnership Action East, the young guests are experiencing a week full of light-heartedness and normality far away from the war in their home country.
Read more: “One Week of Peace": Children and young people from Kharkiv (Ukraine) visit EJBM
Join us for a transformative week-long Youth Exchange in Magdeburg, Germany, where 30 participants aged 13-16 from six European countries will explore and celebrate the core values that unite us as Europeans. This exchange offers an opportunity to build lasting friendships and networks, reflecting on and promoting these values in our communities for a more cohesive and inclusive Europe.
Participation in an international youth exchange at the European Youth Education Centre Magdeburg is free of charge. Accommodation in shared rooms and full board are included. Underage participants are supervised by their team leaders or pedagogical staff of the EJBM.
The Youth Exchange “European Values” will gather 30 participants aged 13-16 from six different countries in Europe. Join us for a transformative week-long Youth Exchange in Magdeburg, Germany!
Participants from diverse backgrounds across Europe will gather to explore, discuss, and celebrate the core values that unite us as Europeans.
This exchange is not just about learning; it's about building lasting friendships and networks with fellow young Europeans. Together, we will reflect on how these values can be promoted in our communities, contributing to a more cohesive and inclusive Europe.
Throughout this enriching week, you'll engage in interactive workshops, cultural activities, and collaborative projects designed to deepen your understanding of European values such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and respect for human rights. You'll have the opportunity to share your perspectives, learn from others, and develop new skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Your travel expenses will be reimbursed up to these fixed amounts per round trip and per person:
| 10-99 km: | 20,00 € / person |
| 100-499 km: | 180,00 € / person |
| 500-1,999 km: | 275,00 € / person |
| 2,000-2,999 km: | 360,00 € / person |
Youth exchanges are dynamic programs that bring together young people from different countries to share experiences, ideas, and cultures. Through these exchanges, participants engage in various activities, workshops, and projects that promote cross-cultural understanding, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills.
By fostering international friendships and collaboration, youth exchanges inspire a sense of unity, open-mindedness, and european/global citizenship among the next generation, preparing them to be active contributors to a diverse and interconnected world.
The EJBM regularly offers various international youth exchanges in Magdeburg with different topics and learning objectives.
Youth Exchanges at EJBM
Last week, our team of volunteers for the “(E) United in Diversity” project arrived. ?
Volunteers from Bulgaria ??, Austria ?? (Hey, we rarely see you guys around! ), Poland ??, Spain ??, Lithuania ??, Georgia ??, Italy ?? and the Czech Republic ?? are helping us to draw the attention of young people in Saxony-Anhalt to the European elections ?️ and raise awareness of European identity ?? and values.
Read more: ESC team supports us with European election promo for young people
The school tour of GOEUROPE! and the EUROPE DIRECT Halle started yesterday, this time focusing on the ?? ?️ European elections on June 9, 2024.
The event kicked off at BbS Wittenberg, where around 150 pupils fought their way through our Europe Battle, puzzled over mobility options in our Escape Room and put their knowledge to the test in our Europe Rally. Our volunteer TEAM EUROPA (teameuropa.eu) provided the necessary input with workshops and other information offers.
Also very popular: the Wahl-O-Mat of the Saxony-Anhalt State Center for Political Education, which we had in tow.Our next stops for this week: (again) Wittenberg, Oschersleben and Halberstadt - we're already excited! ?
Europäische Jugendbildungsstätte Magdeburg
bei der Bildungsnetzwerk Magdeburg gGmbH
Lüttgen-Ottersleben 18a
39116 Magdeburg
