The new exchange programme tandem invites people from african countries and germany to explore the history of colonialism from different perspectives and to engage with our postcolonial present. You will develop projects in the fields of culture, education and sustainability that you can implement together in germany.
About the program
In the kulturweit Tandem project, two participants – one from an African country and one from Germany – reappraise the history of colonialism and its effects on the present. Together you develop anti-racism projects that you can implement in theatres, museums and schools, in charities, initiatives or companies in Germany.
The programme consists of a two-month language course in your country, a four-week seminar on the African continent and a three-month project phase in Germany. All participants receive financial support and educational guidance.The first round of the programme will take place between September 2022 and February 2023.
Eligibility criteria
You can apply if you live in Germany, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Namibia or Togo. The international seminar will take place in Kenya. Apply between 1 and 28 March 2022! Through the kulturweit Tandem project, you are making a contribution to a world without discrimination.
You will gain international experience, let your creativity run free during the project phase and build a network that you can stay involved with for a long time to come.The kulturweit Tandem programme is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and is part of the German Government’s catalogue of measures tackling right-wing extremism and racism.
For more information please refer to the website of organization.
