PROJECTS ARCHIVE 2024
⌂ - Projects organised by East-West-East Germany;
✈︎ - Projects East-West-East Germany participated in.
AUGUST 12-20
⌂ Youth Exchange "Fostering Resilience in You(th) in ZIBB in Berchum.
Participants from Estonia, Germany, and Armenia came together to discuss important aspects of mental health and well-being in the modern world.
During these days, they conducted numerous sessions, meetings, group discussions, and creative workshops that helped better understand ourselves and share experiences with one another. The project became not only a platform for learning but also a place where new international friendships were formed and cultural ties were strengthened.
JULY 09-23
⌂ ESC Volunteering teams International Music Camp "Fusion Experience"
From 09 to 23 of July, a group of over 20 young, talented musicians from Greece, Georgia, Germany, Moldova, and Ukraine came together for a two-week creative project in Hagen Berchum.
During this time, they lived and collaborated closely, forming three distinct music bands to create original pieces. The project culminated in two public performances: the first on July 19th in Bochum, during the East-West-East Germany organisation's birthday festival, and the second on July 20th at Volme Galerie in Hagen.
The project not only fostered cross-cultural exchange but also demonstrated the power of music to bridge differences and create a shared language.
MAY 23-29
✈︎ Youth Exchange "Enhancing Youth Well-Being and Active Citizenship", in Greece.
Recently, a team from East-West-East Germany e.V. participated in an Erasmus+ program in Kastoria, Greece. The organisation was represented by participants Yulia, Viktoriia, Oleksandr, and Mücahit.
Every activity was organized at a high level, which allowed the participants to fully immerse themselves in the topics of well-being and mental health. "We returned home with new knowledge, bright memories, and motivation to continue participating in such initiatives“.
MAY 03-05
⌂ Weekend meeting in ZIBB in Berchum on the future European Parliament elections.
The 1. weekend of May was dedicated to the upcoming European elections #europawahl2024
In a small group, participants had discussions and a quiz on the structure and functions of the European Parliament, as well as the simulation game.
The main objective of the organisers was to prepare for the elections and to discuss the impact of youth activism on EU politics.
APRIL 15-21
✈︎ Youth Exchange “Human Rights. Human Compass” in France.
The objectives of the project were:
→ Increasing the competencies of youth leaders and educators in the field of Human Rights Education and anti-hate speech activism;
→ Training participants in using creative and effective non-violent activities against discrimination online and offline;
→ Mainstreaming anti-hate speech and HRE methods in youth work and developing future HRE media products for further development;
MARCH 08-10
⌂ Mental Health Weekend in ZIBB in Berchum
From March 8th to 10th, we hosted a restoring mental health retreat for young participants. The weekend featured morning yoga sessions, silent forest walks, meditation, mandala coloring, and art therapy classes. It was a time for relaxation, self-discovery, and healing. We're thankful to everyone who joined us on this transformative journey.
FEBRUARY 09-11
⌂ Language Animation Weekend in ZIBB in Berchum
We had an amazing time connecting and learning at our recent gathering during the Language Animation Seminar. Laughter, conversations, and cultural exchange made it a cool experience!
JANUARY 19-21
⌂ Social Media Workshop in ZIBB in Berchum
During the weekend we talked about content categorization, content balance and the importance of broadcasting values in blog. In addition, we shared with participants different storytelling structures for social media. They got also some design and video tips from a professional graphic designer.
The project was funded by the PJW