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The project "Community Changemaker 2030" trains young adults from the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region and Cape Town to become changemakers in their communities and experts in strength-based work, climate-friendly action and storytelling. They are coached and trained in the methods of project management, ABCD and storytelling.

When? November 2021 to September 2022

Where? Mannheim and Cape Town

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The South African-German exchange group sincerely invites you to join our call for an honest and in-depth conversation about the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal no. 8 which aims for "decent jobs and economic growth".

When? Friday 26th November

3-5 pm South Africa & 2-4 pm Germany

Where? Zoom 

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The second exchange of YoUbuntu again took place both in Germany and South Africa, in different locations, whilst having online exchanges with the partner group. It was in these settings where young minds could share perspectives from different worlds, or, as YoUbuntu participant, Sandile, described “exchanging and cross-pollinating ideas”.

In the week from 4 October to 10 October 2021, 16 young people met in Mannheim and Cape Town at the same time to explore global connections, to experience international and local encounters and to develop strategies for multiplying sustainable ways of life. In the joint online exchange with the nine young people from South Africa, the Ubuntu philosophy was of great importance: the experience of being part of the whole. In an intensive week, the participants dealt with the SDGs - with a special focus on SDG 8 "Decent work and economic growth." In addition to various local discussions, actions and excursions around the topic, the daily digital meeting with the participants from Cape Town was an enriching and connective opportunity to engage in an international exchange. Their own ideas on the topic were also exchanged and further developed, divided into two smaller international groups.

The next ASA circle will start soon, this time with the focus on storytelling! Work for a stronger global consciousness, while experiencing Global Learning yourself. Make new friends on the other side of the world, challenge yourself, gain experience in the intercultural field and project management and grow with us together!

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This project aims to raise awareness of the beauty of Fynbos and its creative opportunities. Simultaneously it creates opportunities for youth start-ups and provides a space for young individuals in the community to collaborate and bring their ideas and dreams into life by providing them with entrepreneur skills needed.

What initially started as a response to COVID-19 food shortages, is now a melting pot for cooking nutritious food, building community, sharing meals together, learning new skills and coming alongside the most vulnerable in the community. This project is a great inspiration for local, inclusive and healthy consumption. Everyone deserves nutritious food.

This year in October, our YoUbuntu project comes back with 16 motivated young people from Germany and South Africa. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the programme will have to be held nationally. But the participants from South Africa and Germany will meet digitally and explore another way of global community.

Together with EPIZ Berlin, we are holding an online workshop series. The first was on 20th August on the topic "Global Learning - but together" with our ASA team. Join the following  three workshops:

• 16th Sept "Participatory Video and Political Education"

• 21st Oct "City and Country - Different Needs for ESD"

• 20th Nov "Mining, Landgrabbing, Resistance and a Glimpse of Hope"

In this podcast initiated by Starkmacher, you can learn all about the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN. In each episode, Nick, the host of the podcast, invites an interesting guest that implements the SDGs in his/her daily work. The podcast introduces different branches that contribute to the achievement of the SDGs, as well as alternative, future-oriented and sustainable professions.

(the podcast is in German language only)  

In June 2021, we had an internal workshop around the topic of Global Learning, laying a stepping stone through connecting and figuring out what Global Learning means to us, why this partnership is important and how we are practicing Global Learning in our work.

In April we kicked off the ASA programme with our four participants from South Africa and Germany. Whilst getting theoretical input on the seminars from Engagement Global, the team is supporting us to develop a communication strategy and strengthen Global Learning and our partnership. This website is one of the outcomes of their six month long teamwork and personal Global Learning experience.