Exchange 2 Change
Creative Horizons

Eine Jugendliche nimmt als Teil einer Gruppe an einem Kreativ-Workshop teil © Goethe-Institut/Olad Aden

Stories from different corners

"Exchange2Change Creative Horizons: Stories from different corners" is an exchange programme for young people, aged between 14 and 17 during the exchange phase, who live in the United Kingdom or Bavaria. As part of a group, exchangers collaboratively develop a creative project, partly virtual and partly during stays in Kempten (Bavaria) and London.
The programme is funded by the Friends of the Goethe-Institut UK and the Stiftung Jugendaustausch Bayern.

Applications are currently closed

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Who is eligible to apply?

We welcome applications from young people who are between 14 and 17 years old at the time of the exchange.
The programme is directed at young people who do not learn German and have had no or only minimal contact with Germany as of yet.
You should be prepared to get involved in a group process and, if necessary, establish contact with a youth centre/an alternative learning facility.
You should also have an interest in artistic creation.
You will need a letter of recommendation from a teacher/social worker/mentor or community organiser.

So, please start your application process early to not miss out!

Why participate?

With the exchange programme Exchange2Change

you will be able to gain first work experience in artistic fields and in digital media creation.
you will meet young people from a different country and will be able to start a new collaborative project with them. You will make friends for life.
you can let your creativity run wild and will gain a first taste of German language and culture. Selected participants will also have the opportunity to take part in a free German course at the Goethe-Institut.

If your application is successful, the Goethe-Institut London, with the kind support of the "Stiftung Jugendaustausch Bayern" and the Friends of the Goethe-Institut United Kingdom, will cover all costs for participation in the exchange.

Important information

Here, we relay some additional information about the following details.

Advertising materials for youth centres, partners, and schools

The posters available for download here can be used for advertising purposes, either as printouts or in digital form. We would be delighted if you could spread the word about Exchange2Change.

English: Flyer Exchange2Change "Explore your talent"(PDF, 3 MB)

What is “Exchange2Change”?

Alumni, organisers, and the sponsoring “Friends of the Goethe-Institut United Kingdom” talk about the exchange programme and share what it means to them.

Eine Gruppe Jugendlicher bei einem Kreativworkshop