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\n\t\t\t\tNetwork and meet people from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.<\/p>\n\t\t
Become part of a network of over 60 alumni and current Youth Ambassadors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\"I haven't experienced 'safe places' many times before. So the time in Switzerland with the other youth was like a miracle to me. Without trust, there is no safe place.\"<\/p>\n
Minha, South Korea<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t![\"marina](\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/marina-staub-circle.jpg\" "\\"Marina")
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\"With the experience from the program, I will try to build more bridges in the future, be a changemaker and contribute to a more peaceful world.\"<\/p>\n
Marina, Switzerland<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t![\"](\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/janet-circle.jpg\" "\\"_MG_9765\\"")
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\"The program was an opportunity for me to expand my knowledge. Especially in learning to relate to people from an entirely different culture with a different perspective to almost everything.\"<\/p>\n
Janet, Nigeria<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t![\"january\"](\"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/january-circle.jpg\" "\\"January\\"")
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\"Spending time with friends from other places, makes us rich! In this program, I learned from the other's stories and perspectives. And I was able to bring in my own experiences. So we strengthened each other as young people. We're not alone in facing the challenge of bringing Christian Faith into this world. We are young, and we can do the good things for this world\".<\/p>\n
Januar, Indonesia<\/p>\n\t
The international education and exchange program offers young adults from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America the opportunity to meet across cultural boundaries. Participants discuss pressing issues in a globalized world and exchange ideas to find solutions.<\/p>\n
Time expenditure<\/p>\n
The program is easily compatible with studies, work or school. Are you planning a longer stay abroad and are unsure whether you can still participate? Contact us, we will surely find a solution.<\/p>\n
Young adults gain insight into a different context, reflecting and exchanging views on social, political, economic and religious aspects from different perspectives.<\/p>\n
Young adults improve their competencies in inter- and transcultural as well as interreligious communication. This enables them to act as agents of change in a pluralistic society and to work for peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n
Young adults acquire skills and are aware of plurality\/diversity for jobs and tasks in their societies and churches.<\/p>\n
The international youth exchange strengthens the international network of young adults who work as youth ambassadors for peace, justice and environmental protection.<\/p>\n
The 2023-2025 program phase ended with the European Youth Ambassadors' trip to Indonesia. A report can be found in the Issue 4\/2025<\/a>,<\/strong> p. 16-17, of our magazine \u201ebegegnen\u201c. The next phase of the program will be announced.\u00a0<\/p>\n The 2023-2025 program was generously supported by the Movetia Foundation and the Wegweiser Foundation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t We are Mandula, Sarah, Jonas and Carole. If you have any questions, you can contact us at any time.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWrite email\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload factsheet\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhatsApp\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFAQ\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n Are you planning a longer stay abroad or are you unsure for other reasons whether you can \"commit\" yourself for 2 years? Contact us, we will find a solution for almost everything.<\/p>\n Below you will also find an outline of the program and the time required (subject to change).<\/p>\n 2023:<\/strong> In the first year of the program, you will meet with the other participants for the first time at a preparation weekend in November. You will deal with urgent topics such as peace, justice, education, environmental protection or intercultural sensitivity. You will also form a tandem with an international youth ambassador and exchange ideas with him\/her.<\/p>\n 2024:<\/strong> In the second year you are part of the two-week visit of the international youth ambassadors in Switzerland. As a host, you will discuss with them the issues that concern you and experience fellowship with people from over 10 countries. You will also prepare for your trip abroad.<\/p>\n 2025:<\/strong> In the summer of 2025 you will travel for two to three weeks in a small delegation to a partner country of Mission 21 in Africa, Asia or Latin America. You will gain insight into the local way of life and get to know the projects of Mission 21's partners. You will make international friends, acquire transcultural skills, and share your experience with others around you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow much time should I expect to spend?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t It is very difficult to give exact times for the effort of the program, because not everyone needs the same time for the same tasks. We ask you to take this into account. We calculate the following average effort:<\/p>\n2 physical weekends per year<\/strong> It is not necessary to be religious to participate in the program. Likewise, all religious affiliations are welcome. You have openness and tolerance towards religions and related issues. Since Mission 21 has a Christian background, we also work with many partner organizations or partner churches with a Christian background. Therefore, the trip usually leads to a religiously influenced context. Some participants of the program will travel to Switzerland from this context. Therefore, there may be devotions or church service visits during the program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat costs can I expect when I sign up for the program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Mission 21 works with foundations for the overall program and strives to keep costs low for participants. As a participant you pay 800 CHF as a total amount (200 CHF per year, plus 200 CHF solidarity contribution for people with low income). This includes: Airfare for the trip, as well as room and board during the trip, the weekends and the visit.<\/p>\n Travel costs to the weekends and insurance costs, as well as possible medical clarifications before the trip are also at the expense of the participants. If these financial hurdles are too high for you, please contact us and we will check with you how we can proceed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat languages do I need to know in order to participate in the program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The preparation weekends will be held in German. For the contact and the visit with the international youth ambassadors, as well as your trip abroad, a good knowledge of English is also necessary. If you want to make your trip to Latin America, knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat prior knowledge do I need to join the program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The following requirements should be met for the 2023-2025 Youth Embassy Program:<\/p>\n Will you be of age by the time the international youth ambassadors visit (June 2024)? Then please contact us anyway!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat kind of certificate will I receive at the end of the program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Part of the international youth ambassador program is a certificate for inter- and transcultural competence from the Institute for Communication and Leadership (IKF) and Mission 21. To receive this certificate, the youth ambassadors* participate in the preparation and evaluation workshops.<\/p>\n IKF Institute for Communication & Leadership<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is Mission 21?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Mission 21 is engaged in 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America within the framework of sustainable development cooperation as well as emergency aid and reconstruction. This worldwide commitment is combined with programs for intercultural exchange and interreligious cooperation as well as for the promotion of an understanding of global interrelationships. One of these programs is the Youth Ambassador Program, which is organized and implemented by young@mission21. Young@mission21 offers young adults around the world the opportunity to network and thus advocate for sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\tWe say thank you!\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\t\t\tFAQ - Frequently Asked Questions\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tUnsure if you can commit over 2 years?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\nFirst weekend in March and November, Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.\nApprox. 20h per year<\/strong>
\nFor online calls, individual self-study, participation, preparation visits\/trips, reflection reports.\n2024: 2 weeks for visit<\/strong>
\nThe visit to Switzerland is expected to take place from June 21 - July 8, 2024.\n2025: 2-3 weeks for foreign travel<\/strong>
\nSummer, exact date not yet defined\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tDo I have to be religious to join the program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n