"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."
Minha, South Korea
"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."
Marina, Switzerland
"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."
Janet, Nigeria
"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"
Januar, Indonesia
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.
Time expenditure
- 2 preparation weekends per year
- two-week visit of the international youth ambassadors
- two-week trip to a country in Africa, Asia or Latin America
- a few hours of self-study
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.
Goals of the program
Young adults gain insight into a different context, reflecting and exchanging views on social, political, economic and religious aspects from different perspectives.
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.
Young adults acquire skills and are aware of plurality/diversity for jobs and tasks in their societies and churches.
The international youth exchange strengthens the international network of young adults who work as youth ambassadors for peace, justice and environmental protection.
Participate
The 2023-2025 program phase ended with the European Youth Ambassadors' trip to Indonesia. A report can be found in the Issue 4/2025, p. 16-17, of our magazine "begegnen". The next phase of the program will be announced.Â
We say thank you!
The 2023-2025 program was generously supported by the Movetia Foundation and the Wegweiser Foundation.
The young@Mission21 team
We are Mandula, Sarah, Jonas and Carole. If you have any questions, you can contact us at any time.
