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Abed Deutschland e.V.
2009
Short profile
ABED e.V. stands for Association pour le Bien - Etre de lâ Enfance en Difficulté and means in English "Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Difficult Circumstances". The non-profit association has existed in Germany since 2008 and is registered in the register of associations since 2009. Abed Germany is also an independent provider of youth welfare. ABED e.V. has set itself the goal of improving the living conditions of children in Burkina Faso.Main countries
Burkina FasoType of institution
- Foundation
- Provider of children’s and youth services
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
Address
Paul-Sorge Str, 54a22459 Hamburg
Hamburg, Deutschland
ADRA Deutschland e.V.
Short profile
ADRA has been sending young volunteers abroad for one year every year since 1997. Since 2008 this has been done within the framework of the development volunteer service "weltwärts" and the "Internationaler Jugendfreiwilligendienst". The volunteers are deployed in projects in which they provide development aid and take responsibility for sustainable development. They learn to help disadvantaged people: from others and together with others.Main countries
Kenya, TanzaniaType of institution
- Association
- Non-governmental organisation
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
Address
Robert-Bosch-Str. 1064331 Weiterstadt
Hessen, Deutschland
africa action / Deutschland e.V.
1983
Short profile
What is africa action? What began in 1983 as ghana action with collecting glasses became africa action in 2003. As a non-profit, volunteer-led association, we provide help for self-help in twelve African countries in the areas of health, education, training and inclusion, especially for people with disabilities. We know our partners in Africa personally and support each project throughout its entire duration.Main countries
Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, Niger, Tanzania, TogoType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of own projects
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Südweststr. 850126 Bergheim
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
African Information Movement e.V.
2004
Short profile
The work of AIM. Germany is based on the vision of empowering young people to make their communities more appealing. The main focus is on supporting the partner organisation African Information Movement AIM. Ghana, a local non-governmental organisation in Ghana. In addition, the association offers an international development volunteer service, where young people from Germany complete an internship with the partner organisation in Ghana.Main countries
GhanaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of own projects
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Klarastr. 79a79106 Freiburg
Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
African Women in Europe
Januar 2008
Short profile
Our mission is to reflect a positive image of an African woman by creating a relaxed atmosphere where African women can support, encourage and empower each other.AWE Objectives1. Motivate members through acknowledging their work and awarding awards 2. Empower members to reach out to each other and work together 3. Provide information though our website 4. Create networking events eg conferences, workshops.Main countries
Egypt, Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Djibouti, Côte d´Ivoire, Eritrea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-bissau, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Kenya, Comoros, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Chad, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Central African RepublicType of institution
- Initiative
- Migrant organisation/diaspora
- Business-oriented organisation/company
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Financial support for projects
- Information and education
Address
Kleinfeldele 65Box 79379
79379 Müllheim
Baden-Württemberg, Müllheim
AFS Interkulturelle Begegnungen e.V.
Short profile
AFS Interkulturelle Begegnungen e.V. is a global non-profit organisation that provides student exchange and international volunteer services on a voluntary basis. AFS's mission is to assist people as they strive to act as responsible inhabitants of the Earth and to work for peace and a better understanding between the cultures of the world.Main countries
Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon, South AfricaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Provision of qualification measures
Address
Box Postfach 50 01 4222701 Hamburg
Hamburg, Deutschland
Alegro e.V.
Short profile
ALEGRO is an association in which young, committed people from all over Germany realise ideas together. ALEGRO arranges volunteer services as part of the BMZ's weltwärts programme. We understand volunteer service as a mutual relationship and therefore offer both north-south and south-north exchanges. ALEGRO also organises workshops at schools, youth exchanges, summer camps, network meetings and considers itself a think tank for ideas of social innovation.Main countries
MozambiqueType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Provision of qualification measures
Address
In der Bredenau 34a28870 Ottersberg
Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Amani Kinderdorf e.V.
Short profile
The aim of our association is to enable children in Tanzania to lead a self-determined life. For this purpose we have built two children's villages in Kilolo and Kitwiru, where only Tanzanians work and the management is in Tanzanian hands. Amani Kinderdorf e.V. offers seven volunteer positions in Tanzania. All services can only be undertaken within the framework of the weltwärts service.Main countries
TanzaniaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for projects
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Am Neray 9247608 Geldern
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
artefact gGmbH
Short profile
solivol is artefact gGmbH's volunteer programme for global learning and local action. solivol has a long history of working in partnership with environmental charities in East Africa. The main focus of the programme is on places of employment that work on sustainable development topics such as practical nature conservation, aspects of ecological management, renewable energies, the promotion of women or participatory environmental education.Main countries
Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia, Tanzania, UgandaType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Provision of qualification measures
Address
Bremsbergallee 3524960 Glücksburg
Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
ASC Göttingen von 1846 e.V.
Short profile
Are you young, enthusiastic about sports, cosmopolitan, courageous and want to spend a year abroad? Then get involved with the ASC Göttingen von 1846 e.V. as a volunteer in one of our projects. Since 2008 the ASC Göttingen von 1846 e.V. has been implementing the volunteer service "weltwärts". Young people between the ages of 18 and 28 help in partner projects in South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda and Rwanda. The focus of our projects is on the medium of sport.Main countries
Namibia, Rwanda, Zambia, South Africa, Tanzania, UgandaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Danziger Str. 2137083 Göttingen
Niedersachsen, Deutschland
BDKJ Diözesanverband Limburg
Short profile
The Department of International Justice of the BDKJ Limburg is responsible for the conceptualisation and implementation of activities, campaigns and projects on one-world and peace issues as well as media-educational topics and projects: - Accompanying the international youth work of the BDKJ member associations - Projects, workshops and seminars on development policy topics - Accompanying the partnership between the BDKJ and the "Federation of Catholic Youth" of the diocese of Kumbo Cameroon ...Main countries
Cameroon, ZambiaType of institution
- Church institution
- Youth association
- Provider of school exchanges/partnerships
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Provision of qualification measures
Address
Graupfortstr. 565549 Limburg
Hessen, Deutschland
Behinderung und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit e.V.
Short profile
bezev is a sending organisation for the development volunteer service "weltwärts". Every year we send between 20 and 30 volunteers with and without disabilities. bezev is also a centre of excellence for inclusion in the "weltwärts" volunteer service. We advise young people who would like to do volunteer service abroad. In addition, we advise sending and partner organisations on making their volunteer service inclusive.Main countries
Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania, UgandaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Provision of qualification measures
Address
Wandastr. 945136 Essen
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Berliner Arbeitskreis für politische Bildung - bapob e.V.
1980
Short profile
Since 1980 we have been active in international political education as a non-profit, independent and self-governing association. Together with our local and international partners we design and implement youth projects and training courses for multipliers. As a recognised provider of child and youth welfare, working with so-called disadvantaged young people is a focal point of our work.Main countries
Algeria, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Uganda, Western SaharaType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Provider of children’s and youth services
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
Address
Greifswalder Straße 4Box im Haus der Demokratie & Menschenrechte, Briefkasten 50
10405 Berlin
Berlin, Deutschland
Bildung für Balanka e.V.
Short profile
In order to support children and young people in their education and training in Balanka/Togo, we founded the association "Bildung für Balanka e. V.” (Education for Balanka) on 17/09/1999. In doing so, we also want to make a contribution to the long-term economic and social development of the people of the Balanka Canton and the region, because we believe that such a development also depends heavily on the education and training of the population. Our current project is the establishment of a vocational school.Main countries
TogoType of institution
- Migrant organisation/diaspora
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of school partnerships
- Sending volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
Address
Eichenring 1414469 Potsdam
Brandenburg, Deutschland
Bistum Osnabrück - Freiwillige Dienste im Ausland
Short profile
The programme Freiwillige Dienste im Ausland (Voluntary Services Abroad) of the Diocese of Osnabrück is an offer by the diocese of Osnabrück for young people who are active in their church and would like to live and work in a local church in Africa for about one year. This can be done after finishing school, vocational training or after or during university studies.Main countries
Botswana, Ghana, South Africa, UgandaType of institution
- Church institution
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Domhof 1249074 Osnabrück
Niedersachsen, Deutschland
BORDA e.V.
Short profile
BORDA e.V. works with a network of local partner organisations in over 20 countries worldwide and provides practical help where it is needed. We offer positions primarily for students or graduates of social and environmental sciences or for young people with an appropriate vocational education or for technicians who would like to actively contribute their acquired knowledge to the development projects of the partner organisations.Main countries
Ghana, Lesotho, Zambia, South Africa, TanzaniaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for projects
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Am Deich 4528199 Bremen
Bremen, Deutschland
Brot für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst (Evangelisches Werk für Diakonie und Entwicklung e.V.)
Short profile
As a globally active development agency of the Protestant churches in Germany, we are active in more than 90 countries around the globe. Every year, Brot für die Welt-Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst sends young people to Cameroon and Zambia as volunteers. They support projects of our partner organisations, deal with development policy issues and gain valuable life experience.Main countries
Cameroon, ZambiaType of institution
- Association
- Church institution
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for projects
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Caroline-Michaelis-Str. 110115 Berlin
Berlin, Deutschland
Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung (BKJ) e. V.
28. November 1963
Short profile
Main countries
Egypt, Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Djibouti, Côte d´Ivoire, Eritrea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-bissau, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Kenya, Comoros, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Chad, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Central African RepublicType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Other
- Provider of children’s and youth services
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Financial support for youth exchanges
- Financial support for projects
- Information and education
Address
Küppelstein 3442857 Remscheid
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
BUNDjugend Berlin (Jugend im Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Berlin e.V.)
Short profile
Looking outside the box, exchanging ideas and networking - this is what we want to achieve with our international seminars and encounters. The BUNDjugend Berlin regularly organises international encounters where young people from different countries with an interest in the environment meet and discuss current environmental issues: The encounters are not only organised for, but above all also by young people - namely the participants of past encounters from Germany and the partner country.Main countries
EgyptType of institution
- Youth association
- Non-governmental organisation
- Provider of children’s and youth services
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Financial support for youth exchanges
- Information and education
- Other
Address
Erich-Weinert-Str. 8210439 Berlin
Berlin, Deutschland
Caritasverband für die Diözese Hildesheim e.V.
Short profile
The foundation of our volunteer service is the Christian image of man: It assumes that man was created in the image of God. This applies to everyone, regardless of personal qualities, abilities, gender, appearance, origin or nationality. During the mission in Tanzania, volunteers provide auxiliary activities in the nursing, domestic or educational field. The volunteer service is open to all young adults.Main countries
TanzaniaType of institution
- Association
- Church institution
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
Address
Moritzberger Weg 131139 Hildesheim
Niedersachsen, Deutschland
CVJM-Gesamtverband in Deutschland e.V.
Short profile
The YMCA is a worldwide youth association active in 119 countries. Young people are given the opportunity to do volunteer service within this network. Young people should grow in body, soul and spirit by expanding their intercultural, social, linguistic, practical and developmental competences through living and working with people from other cultures and social strata, discovering their talents and growing in faith.Main countries
Ghana, TogoType of institution
- Association
- Church institution
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for projects
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Im Druseltal 834131 Kassel
Hessen, Deutschland
Deutsch-Südafrikanisches Jugendwerk e.V. (DSJW)
Short profile
We consider a volunteer service to be a service from human to human. We want to promote freedom and responsibility and give young people the chance to take a stance for justice, peace and understanding with their social commitment. It is a learning and support service that focuses on encounters and exchanges. Volunteers are given the opportunity to get to know South Africa through various programmes in numerous partner organisations.Main countries
South AfricaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for projects
- Information and education
Address
Austraße 8a53604 Bad Honnef
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Deutsche Sportjugend im Deutschen Olympischen Sportbund
1950
Short profile
The Deutsche Sportjugend in the German Olympic Sports Confederation is the umbrella organisation of organised sports and the largest independent provider of child and youth welfare in Germany. The dsj supports the personal development of young people and promotes independent action, social responsibility, social commitment, the ability to integrate and intercultural learning in and through sport.Main countries
Ethiopia, Benin, Botswana, Ghana, Morocco, Namibia, Rwanda, Zambia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, UgandaType of institution
- Youth association
- Non-governmental organisation
- Provider of children’s and youth services
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Other
Address
Otto-Fleck-Schneise 1260528 Frankfurt a.M.
Hessen, Deutschland
Deutsches Rotes Kreuz in Hessen Volunta gGmbH
Short profile
Volunta is the organiser of volunteer services of the German Red Cross (DRK) in Hesse and other DRK organisations. As a subsidiary of the DRK, it is part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world. Volunta is ideologically and politically neutral. As a non-profit organisation, Volunta arranges regulated youth volunteer services. In addition, Volunta offers voluntary work in combination with student exchanges, internships and au-pair work.Main countries
Ghana, Namibia, Rwanda, South AfricaType of institution
- Provider of children’s and youth services
- Provider of school exchanges/partnerships
- Other
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Abraham-Lincoln-Str. 765189 Wiesbaden
Hessen, Deutschland
Deutsches Youth For Understanding Komitee e.V. (YFU)
Short profile
Host a student from Egypt or South Africa in your family and experience their culture and your own culture in a new way. Or spend a year in the Rainbow Nation and discover South Africa's diverse culture and natural wonders! As a YFU exchange student you live like a new family member in a South African family and visit the local school. This allows you to immerse yourself in everyday life in South Africa and get to know the country and its people close up.Main countries
Egypt, South AfricaType of institution
- Provider of children’s and youth services
- Provider of school exchanges/partnerships
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Other
Address
Oberaltenallee 622081 Hamburg
Hamburg, Deutschland
Don Bosco Mission
Short profile
Don Bosco Volunteers is the development education service of Don Bosco Mission Bonn. We are part of the Order of the Salesians of Don Bosco, which in 131 countries worldwide provides a path for young people from the streets, away from drug addiction and from the vicious circles of violence, crime and child labour to school and vocational training and a life of self-responsibility and solidarity.Main countries
Benin, Côte d´Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, UgandaType of institution
- Church institution
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from Germany
Address
Sträßchensweg 353113 Bonn
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
econtur – Agentur für nachhaltige Projekte gGmbH
Short profile
The Weltwärts development volunteer service enables young people between the ages of 18 and 28 to volunteer overseas. Interested individuals who would like to get involved locally with a 12-month assignment first attend a comprehensive training course in Bremen and are then accompanied during their stay by professional, educational and intercultural support, and are expected to contribute their experiences to the development policy discussion after their return.Main countries
Ghana, South AfricaType of institution
- Business-oriented organisation/company
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Jakobistr. 2028195 Bremen
Bremen, Deutschland
Eine Welt Netz NRW e.V.
Short profile
Twelve months of volunteer service and a home away from home: That means experience, commitment, cooperation, learning experience. We understand volunteer service as a learning service for the One World. It should give young people motivation, experience and methods to get involved and work towards a fair, sustainable society in the long term. We accompany our volunteers from the application process through to the opportunities to contribute after their return from abroad.Main countries
Botswana, Ghana, Rwanda, TogoType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Achtermannstr. 10-1248143 Münster
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
eine-welt-engagement e.V.
Short profile
The aim of the association is to live in partnership with people in South Zambia and thus be a role model in the work for justice and peace in one world. This is the purpose of the fields of action: - Volunteer exchange with Zambia as part of the Social Service for Peace and Reconciliation - Support for development cooperation projects - Promotion of fair trade - Development education work via print and online mediaMain countries
ZambiaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
Address
Box Postfach 10 05 2352305 Düren
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
EIRENE Internationaler Christlicher Friedensdienst e.V.
1957
Short profile
EIRENE is an ecumenical, international peace and development service. Together with partner organisations worldwide, EIRENE volunteers and professionals are committed to a culture of non-violence, social justice and the integrity of creation worldwide. Every year we send volunteers and professionals to different countries. EIRENE supports sustainable development projects and civil conflict management programmes in Africa.Main countries
Morocco, UgandaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for projects
- Information and education
Address
Engerser Str. 81Box 1322
56564 Neuwied
Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
EJW-Weltdienst
Short profile
Main countries
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Nigeria, SudanType of institution
- Youth association
- Church institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Provider of children’s and youth services
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Haeberlinstr. 1-370563 Stuttgart
Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Experiment e.V.
1932
Short profile
Experiment e.V. is a non-profit organisation based in Bonn, which aims to further the exchange between people of all cultures, religions and age groups. Under the motto "Living together. Learning from each other.”, Experiment e.V. organises intercultural exchange programmes in Germany and abroad for school students, school leavers, university students, job starters and those in vocational education. Our programmes range from long-term student exchanges, volunteer services, short-term and holiday programmes to individual host family stays. At the same time, we also organise host family stays for foreign guests in Germany lasting from two weeks to one year.Main countries
Benin, Ghana, Morocco, Mauritius, South Africa, TogoType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Gluckstr. 153115 Bonn
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Farafina Institute
2012
Short profile
Farafina Institute, a think tank founded by African and European academics, conducts academic studies and implements projects, including youth exchanges, on welfare and governance issues in Africa. As a non-governmental organisation that sees itself as an international platform for reflection, dialogue and action for Africa and the well-being of people of African origin, FI works closely with partners in African countries.Main countries
Côte d´Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Zambia, Senegal, Zimbabwe, South Africa, SwazilandType of institution
- Migrant organisation/diaspora
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Sending volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Other
Address
Schützenstrasse 5196047 Bamberg
Bayern, Deutschland
Focus International e.V.
Short profile
Together with the Media Academy in Dakar, Senegal, the GlobalMediaAcademy tries to sustainably redesign the media landscape on the African continent. The system is based on collegial cooperation between media professionals from Senegal and Germany and has a strict focus on African preconditions on the one hand, necessities and possibilities on the other.Main countries
Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Côte d´Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Senegal, Sudan, South Sudan, Chad, Central African RepublicType of institution
- Association
- Non-governmental organisation
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for projects
- Implementation of own projects
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Provision of qualification measures
Address
Prenzlauer Promenade 18613189 Berlin
Berlin, Deutschland
Förderverein Kolokani e.V.
12.07.2010
Short profile
Together with our French twin town Viroflay we have been helping people in the Kolokani district of Mali since 1981. With BMZ support, we finance schools, wells, kindergartens and health facilities. We also support women's projects. An important component must be the encounters of individuals, mainly young people. So far we have succeeded in doing this very rudimentarily and we would like to improve the exchange of young people.Main countries
MaliType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of youth exchanges
Address
Burgweg 7267454 Haßloch
Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Forum zum Austausch zwischen den Kulturen e.V.
März 2003
Short profile
The central goal is the dialogue between the cultures in which trainees at Hamburg vocational schools are able to experience people from another culture "up close". In joint projects, prejudices are dismantled, other cultures are recognised as enriching one's own and one's own culture is reflected critically. Additionally, the trainees gain experience with a culture whose zest for life encourages them to work for a fairer world in our society.Main countries
MozambiqueType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Implementation of school partnerships
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Richardstrasse 122081 Hamburg
Hamburg, Deutschland
Franziskanerinnen Salzkotten
Short profile
We offer young adults between 18 and 29 years of age the opportunity to live in a religious community in Malawi for one year, to share a simple lifestyle and to work in a social project for free. Our exchange program MaZ is a way to meet people from other cultures, to share their living conditions and hopes.Main countries
MalawiType of institution
- Church institution
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for projects
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Paderbornerstr. 733154 Salzkotten
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners e.V.
1971
Short profile
Since 1993 the Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiner e.V. have been accompanying young people during their voluntary year. As one of the largest German supporting organisations for volunteer services, the association offers opportunities to get involved in Germany and abroad, and for international volunteers from abroad in Germany. Grab the chance and do a voluntary year abroad or go weltwärts.Main countries
Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, ChadType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Implementation of own projects
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Financial support for projects
- Information and education
Address
Parzivalstr. 2b76139 Karlsruhe
Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Friends e.V. – Partner der Tshwane Leadership Foundation
Short profile
We are a circle of friends of the Tshwane Leadership Foundation, our partner organisation in the centre of Pretoria. Together with TLF, we promote intercultural exchange through encounters and volunteer work. As a sending organisation, we offer interested young people the opportunity to do a `weltwärts´ volunteer service in the TLF projects. We learn from each other through an open South-North dialogue and local public relations.Main countries
South AfricaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for projects
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Kaulbachstr. 2990408 Nürnberg
Bayern, Deutschland
Friends of Ruanda e.V.
29.01.2006
Short profile
We are an association of people who have set themselves the goal of improving the living conditions of people in Rwanda. The focus is on helping people to help themselves. We currently offer a total of six volunteer places in Rwanda: Four places in or near the town of Gisenyi and two places in the southern province of Ruhango. The secondment takes place within the framework of weltwärts.Main countries
RwandaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of own projects
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Financial support for projects
- Information and education
Address
Dorfstraße 3373087 Bad Boll
Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Hoffnung International e.V.
Short profile
In cooperation with EBM INTERNATIONAL and its member unions, Hoffnung International e. V. offers the opportunity to carry out a volunteer service for a period of six to twelve months. The volunteer programme is called SERVE: Serve God, serve people. SERVE is a cross-generational, cosmopolitan volunteer service for interested individuals from 18 to 81 years of age. The majority of our volunteer placement locations are registered and financially supported by the BMZ's weltwärts programme. The funding guidelines of the weltwärts programme apply here.Main countries
Malawi, South AfricaType of institution
- Association
- Church institution
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Gottfried – Wilhelm – Lehmann – Str. 414641 Wustermark/Elstal
Brandenburg, Deutschland
ICJA Freiwilligenaustausch weltweit e.V.
Short profile
The volunteer exchange organisation ICJA Freiwilligenaustausch weltweit provides practical peace work through international encounters and intercultural education and promotes socio-political commitment. People have been committed to the ICJA association for more than 60 years. We do this on a voluntary basis. We enable younger and older Germans to go abroad and work there on a voluntary basis in projects. We also enable people from all over the world to do the same in Germany.Main countries
Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Togo, UgandaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
Address
Stralauer Allee 20e10245 Berlin
Berlin, Deutschland
IN VIA Köln e.V.
Short profile
As the Catholic Association for Girls' and Women's Social Work, our mission is to create encounters and care for people who are dependent on support and guidance. IN VIA accompanies stays abroad for young people who would like to take this step and promotes the social and professional skills of young people through au-pair jobs, internships and volunteer services at home and abroad.Main countries
South Africa, Tanzania, UgandaType of institution
- Church institution
- Provider of children’s and youth services
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from Germany
Address
Stolzestr. 1a50674 Köln
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Internationale Jugendgemeinschaftsdienste (ijgd) Bundesverein e.V.
Short profile
Since 1996 the ijgd have been successfully involved as a sending organisation for volunteer services abroad. At present we place around 300 young people each year with our partner organisations and international assignments. The ijgd offer various international services. A distinguishing criterion is the duration of a stay abroad. We offer so-called medium-term and long-term stays.Main countries
Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, Togo, UgandaType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Glogauer Str. 2110999 Berlin
Berlin, Deutschland
Internationaler Bund - Volunteers´Abroad Programs (IB VAP)
Short profile
The IB can look back on 50 years of experience in volunteer service. Currently, about 8,000 people a year take part in an IB volunteer service, of which about 200 are foreign volunteers of the IB VAP Volunteers Abroad Programs. The Internationaler Bund is one of the major service providers of youth, social and educational work in Germany. Its guiding principle "strengthen the human being" is motivation and orientation for its almost 14,000 employees.Main countries
Cameroon, Lesotho, South Africa, TanzaniaType of institution
- Provider of children’s and youth services
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Sending volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Königsplatz 5734117 Kassel
Hessen, Deutschland
Jesuitenmission
Short profile
Setting out, immersing oneself in a new culture, working in a Jesuit social project, working for more justice in our One World. All this you can do for one year as a Jesuit Volunteer. Our international volunteer service is aimed at adults aged 18 and over. The volunteers live and work for one year in a social project and adapt to the local way of life.Main countries
Zimbabwe, TanzaniaType of institution
- Church institution
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for projects
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
Address
Königstr. 6490402 Nürnberg
Bayern, Deutschland
Kawaida - Sozialer Dienst in Afrika e.V.
07.04.2006
Short profile
Kawaida is Swahili and means "normal" or "everyday". We are a group of young people who have all lived in Tanzania for long periods of time and who have been working as volunteers to organise encounters between people from Tanzania and Germany ever since. The association enables young Germans to complete a 13-month internship in Tanzania in one of the association's partner projects. The aims of the association's work are to help the partner projects in Tanzania in which we ourselves have worked, and to offer other teens and young adults the opportunity to obtain similar experiences. Since we regard education as a key to sustainable development in countries of the global South, we focus our work on improving the educational opportunities and living conditions of children and young people in Tanzania. With free educational and leisure offers, our partner organisations primarily work with socially disadvantaged children and young people.Main countries
TanzaniaType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for projects
- Information and education
Address
Boberger Furt 2221033 Hamburg
Hamburg, Deutschland
KICKFAIR e.V.
Short profile
KICKFAIR uses street football as an access to education, learning and social integration. Here young people take things into their own hands together, play an active role in shaping their own field of life and in this way build up positive life perspectives for themselves. Within the framework of an international learning cooperation with recognised partner organisations worldwide, e.g. in Kenya and Rwanda, they can develop global values and competences, learn from and with each other across borders and experience diversity as a strength.Main countries
Kenya, RwandaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Implementation of school partnerships
- Information and education
Address
Senefelderstr. 1973760 Ostfildern
Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Kinderhilfe Westafrika e.V.
27.02.2007
Short profile
Through volunteer services we want to enable young people to get to know other ways of life and social structures in a new environment. The volunteer services create personal encounters between people of different origins, lifestyles and cultural backgrounds in the host country. Through their service, the volunteers support social welfare projects initiated and managed by our local partner organisations.Main countries
Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, NigeriaType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Implementation of own projects
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for projects
- Information and education
Address
Dorfstr. 1807987 Mohlsdorf-Teichwolframsdorf
Thüringen, Deutschland
Kolping Jugendgemeinschaftsdienste (Kolpingwerk Deutschland gGmbH)
Short profile
The aim of the JGD is to continue to make a contribution to international understanding through international, intercultural youth work. The activities are intended to contribute to creating awareness of social and societal problems among young people and young adults and to encourage them to assume social responsibility in society. The promotion of visits of groups of foreign project partners to Germany is an integral part of the work of the JGD.Main countries
Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, UgandaType of institution
- Initiative
- Youth association
- Non-governmental organisation
- Other
- Provider of children’s and youth services
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Information and education
Address
St.-Apern-Str. 3250667 Köln
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
KulturLife gGmbH
Short profile
KulturLife is a non-profit society for cultural exchange based in Kiel. Since 1995 we have been organising high school, short stay and volunteer programmes, giving young people and adults the opportunity to experience different cultures and foreign lifestyles.Main countries
Ghana, South Africa, TanzaniaType of institution
- Other
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Max-Giese-Str. 2224116 Kiel
Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Masifunde Bildungsförderung e.V.
2005
Short profile
The non-profit association Masifunde supports motivated but financially disadvantaged children in the South African Walmer Township near Port Elizabeth through comprehensive and forward-looking educational programmes. We are convinced that development cooperation works above all through educational programmes, as long as these take place at a high level and are designed for the long term and sustainability.Main countries
South AfricaType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of school partnerships
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Information and education
Address
Donausstraße 1264625 Bensheim
Hessen, Deutschland
MaZ-Team der Spiritaner
1982
Short profile
The MaZ programme offers young people the opportunity to experience a different culture in a temporary stay with a religious community. The stay can be credited as volunteer service abroad. The volunteers contribute to existing projects at the places of assignment according to their abilities. These are usually social, medical or pastoral projects.Main countries
Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, South Africa, TanzaniaType of institution
- Church institution
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Knechtsteden 441540 Dormagen
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
MISEREOR e.V.
Short profile
We consider volunteer service to be a learning service that enables profound experiences and moving encounters that contribute to personal development, growth and maturity. We offer a ten-month service with our long-standing partners abroad and give space to consider and question attitudes and life plans. We are companions for the volunteers before, during and after their service through personal, individual and holistic advice and support.Main countries
Rwanda, ZambiaType of institution
- Association
- Church institution
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for projects
- Implementation of own projects
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Mozartstr. 952064 Aachen
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Nachhaltig gegen Hunger e.V.
September 2001
Short profile
The development and support of direct aid projects for the promotion of regional development in rural and underserved areas are the purpose and aim of the association. The focus is on agriculture and education in Africa, especially in Côte d'Ivoire in the sense of Agenda 21 - for sustainable land management. We are committed to using our expertise to improve the nutritional and living conditions of disadvantaged people.Main countries
Côte d´IvoireType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of school partnerships
- Information and education
Address
Mühlspielweg 1537077 Göttingen
Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD)
1952
Short profile
The Educational Exchange Service is the only state institution in Germany active in the field of international exchange in the school sector. As part of the initiative "Schools: Partners of the Future", partnerships between German and African schools as well as student exchanges are promoted. German teachers from Africa can also apply for a three-week internship at German schools or a two-week advanced training course at the respective German embassy.Main countries
Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Namibia, South Africa, TunisiaType of institution
- Governmental organisation
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Financial support for school partnerships
Address
Graurheindorfer Straße 15753117 Bonn
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
PROBONO Schulpartnerschaften für Eine Welt e.V.
Short profile
PROBONO Schulpartnerschaften für Eine Welt e. V. is a non-profit and charitable organisation that systematically promotes partnerships between schools in Germany and schools in Africa. The aim is to support education at African schools, but also to promote social values and global learning at German and African partner schools. PROBONO offers adults the opportunity to go to a PROBONO school in Tanzania or Uganda to work there.Main countries
Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, UgandaType of institution
- Initiative
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Implementation of own projects
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Financial support for projects
- Financial support for school partnerships
Address
Mörikestr. 260320 Frankfurt
Hessen, Deutschland
Rhein-Donau-Stiftung e.V.
1986
Short profile
Since 1986, Rhein-Donau-Stiftung e.V. has been realising projects in developing countries that are education-oriented and improve the living conditions of local people in the long term. In addition to school support for children it also provides vocational training, especially for women. Since 2006, RDS has been supporting the construction of village schools in Uganda and Kenya. German and local students work together.Main countries
Kenya, UgandaType of institution
- Initiative
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Sending volunteers from Germany
Address
Friedrich-Schmidt-Str. 20a50935 Köln
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Service Civil International - Deutscher Zweig e.V.
1946
Short profile
Service Civil International, or SCI for short, is a non-profit, international organisation that works for peace, non-violent conflict resolution, social justice, sustainable development and intercultural exchange through volunteering. SCI has partner organisations in about 90 countries. Worldwide, we organise approximately 1,000 work camps, two- to three-week volunteer assignments in international groups, as well as several months of volunteer service every year.Main countries
Egypt, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, Senegal, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, UgandaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Provision of qualification measures
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Blücherstr. 1453115 Bonn
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
SoFiA - Soziale Friedensdienste im Ausland e.V.
Short profile
Soziale Friedensdienste im Ausland (Social Peace Services Abroad) - behind these words is the will and the opportunity to work for peace between people throughout the world. SoFiA does not see itself as a "career building block" for a CV with experience abroad, but as a social learning service that contributes to understanding between individuals, groups and peoples.Main countries
Burkina Faso, Gambia, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, UgandaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Financial support for young people from Germany
Address
Dietrichstr. 30a54290 Trier
Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
South African German Network (SAGE Net) e.V.
Short profile
SAGE Net is a cross-organisational platform of South African and German organisations and individual members that is committed to sustainable social development in both countries. Our main goal is to organise long-term contact and exchange between South Africa and Germany on a dialogue basis. SAGE Net contributes to global learning through intercultural and professional exchange.Main countries
South AfricaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Gervinusstr. 1210629 Berlin
Berlin, Deutschland
Stiftung Nord-Süd-Brücken
Short profile
“Jugend für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit" is a programme of the state of Brandenburg for young people in the state. Since 2013 the programme has been managed by the Stiftung Nord-Süd-Brücken. The programme supports stays in developing countries where young people between the ages of 18 and 27 are involved in development projects or social projects of general interest and live in the vicinity of these activities. The stays can last between three and twelve weeks.Main countries
Egypt, Algeria, Ethiopia, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Côte d´Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Kenya, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Chad, Tunisia, Uganda, Central African RepublicType of institution
- Foundation
- Federal states; municipalities; town partnerships
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Greifswalder Str. 33a10405 Berlin
Berlin, Deutschland
Stiftung Partnerschaft mit Afrika e.V.
Short profile
We want to bring Africans and Germans into contact with each other, promote their exchange and initiate partnerships. We believe that cooperation is possible and meaningful in many more areas than realised. Problems should be tackled together and visions formulated together. We provide support when ideas are developed and projects implemented in cooperation. German-African partnership is to become an established practice in everyday life.Main countries
Ethiopia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d´Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Kenya, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Madagascar, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Zimbabwe, South Africa, TanzaniaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of own projects
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Provision of qualification measures
- Other
Address
Lindenstr. 1814467 Potsdam
Brandenburg, Deutschland
The Global Experience e.V.
Short profile
The Global Experience is a non-profit organisation and international youth media network dedicated to increase the intercultural dialogue. The Global Experience acts globally by giving people a platform for intercultural exchange and locally by initiating and supporting educational multimedia projects, youth exchange programmes and media camps all over the world. Our members have been meeting in person during youth camps, school exchanges and internship programmes we have created.Main countries
Egypt, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Libya, Morocco, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, TunisiaType of institution
- Initiative
- Non-governmental organisation
- Provider of school exchanges/partnerships
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Implementation of own projects
- Implementation of youth exchanges
- Implementation of school partnerships
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for projects
- Other
Address
Agathastr. 5448167 Münster
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Vepik e.V.
Short profile
Since 2006 the Verein für Veränderung, Partizipation, Integration und Kommunikation e.V. has been carrying out a German-Cameroonian project, youth and women's projects in Cameroon, as well as conferences, seminars and training courses in Germany. We see our mission in supporting understanding and cooperation on the basis of equal participation and mutual esteem. Sharing with each other - learning from each other - acting together.Main countries
CameroonType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of own projects
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Information and education
- Provision of qualification measures
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
Address
Stegemühlenweg 4037083 Göttingen
Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Verein Niedersächsischer Bildungsinitiativen e.V. - Nord West
Short profile
The weltwärts volunteer service at the VNB gives young people the opportunity to live in a country of the Global South for a period of 12 months and to work in projects of local non-governmental organisations or schools. The North-South partnerships between schools and NGOs in Lower Saxony and in countries of the Global South were established within the framework of the GLOBO:LOG projects and are based on a variety of opportunities for global learning.Main countries
Ghana, Cameroon, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, TogoType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Provision of qualification measures
Address
Bahnhofstr. 1649406 Barnstorf
Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Verein Partnerschaft Garango Ladenburg e.V.
Januar 1983
Short profile
Partnerschaftsverein zur Städtepartnerschaft Garango Ladenburg (Garango Ladenburg Town Twinning Partnership Association). The focus is on promoting education through school construction and school sponsorships for children and young people. The children’s nutrition is also improved through school kitchens. In addition, the association promotes the improvement of nutrition and hygiene by financing drinking water wells and rainwater retention basins. We also support women's groups that have formed cooperatives.Main countries
Burkina FasoType of institution
- Federal states; municipalities; town partnerships
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Information and education
- Other
Address
Hauptstr. 468526 Ladenburg
Baden-Württemberg, Burkina Faso
Verein Partnerschaft Rheinland-Pfalz/Ruanda e.V.
1982
Short profile
The partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda has existed for over 35 years. What began in 1982 as an unusual attempt by two countries to reshape development policy has now become an internationally recognised model of citizen-oriented, decentralised and efficient development cooperation at local level. Every year there are places for weltwärts volunteers who are deployed in various social projects of the partnership in Rwanda.Main countries
RwandaType of institution
- Federal states; municipalities; town partnerships
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from Germany
- Implementation of school partnerships
- Sending volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Financial support for projects
- Financial support for school partnerships
- Information and education
Address
Fuststraße 455116 Mainz
Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
VIA e.V.
Short profile
The Verein für internationale und interkulturellen Austausch (VIA) e. V. wants to create international contacts, awaken understanding for other cultures and contribute to the promotion of tolerance. Our association has set itself the task of organising stays abroad, during which participants can make intensive contact with people and gain a good insight into the living conditions of the countries.Main countries
Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, UgandaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Financial support for young people from African countries
- Hosting volunteers from African countries
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
Auf dem Meere 1-221335 Lüneburg
Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Visions for Children e.V.
2006
Short profile
Visions for Children e.V. is committed to ensuring that every child in the world learns to read and write. The focus of the work is the promotion and long-term improvement of learning conditions and educational quality in schools, with the current country focus on Uganda and Afghanistan. There we provide the schools with a minimum of equipment: School buildings are expanded, sanitary facilities are installed, classrooms are provided basic inventory and pupils/teachers are equipped with the necessary materials.Main countries
UgandaType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Implementation of own projects
Address
Walter-Schmedemann-Str. 1922419 Hamburg
Hamburg, Deutschland
Welthaus Bielefeld e.V.
2007
Short profile
Welthaus Bielefeld is an association with a focus on educational work, the support of partner organisations and fair trade. Within the framework of the weltwärts development volunteer service, Welthaus Bielefeld sends volunteers to 6 different countries of the Global South. The local partner organisations mainly offer volunteers the opportunity to get involved in work with children, young people and young adults.Main countries
Mozambique, South AfricaType of institution
- Non-governmental organisation
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
Address
August-Bebel-Str. 6233602 Bielefeld
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Weltweite Initiative für Soziales Engagement e.V.
Short profile
Huh? A volunteer service can be fun? We even want it to be. Because we can only deliver high-quality work if we put our heart and soul into it. That's why we work with the vivacious triad of PERSON, EDUCATION and CREATIVITY. Our work is therefore not only guided by humanist principles, but also by humour: "Take your time to laugh -- it’s the music of the soul"! The idea of mutual LEARNING and HELPING is at the heart of our peace and development volunteer services.Main countries
South AfricaType of institution
- Association
Contributions to Youth Exchange and Voluntary Service
- Financial support for young people from Germany
- Sending volunteers from Germany
- Information and education
- Provision of qualification measures
Address
Lindenstr. 508645 Bad Elster
Hessen, Deutschland