Goethe-Institut Myanmar

After a long period of careful preparation and a defining series of conversations, the Goethe-Institut Myanmar is pleased to announce the launch of its year-long initiative, Towards Empathy, starting this August.

Inspired by the notion of a collapsed architecture of empathy—a poetic metaphor for the fragility of human connection—this project seeks to listen, to feel, and to rebuild, recover, and excavate in times when hardships and constraints push empathy toward oblivion: when we believe in it, yet struggle to embody it fully.

The Goethe-Institut Myanmar invites applications to participate in a series of Focus Group Discussions as part of the initiative phase of its slow project Towards Empathy. This experimental project explores empathy as both a method and a lens—through which we examine human connection, shared experience, and the subtleties of everyday life. These discussions are designed as collaborative, reflective spaces where participants co-develop ideas, exchange perspectives, and contribute to the ongoing conceptual and artistic exploration of empathy.

The Academy of Care (AoC) is hosting the Arts for Health and Well-Being workshop in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Myanmar and the Foundation of Arts and Health India (FAHI) in September.

This participatory session will explore how the arts can support health and well-being through drama, visual arts, and movement. Participants will have the chance to reflect, create, and share perspectives while experiencing creative approaches that strengthen emotional, mental, and community well-being.

The Japan Foundation Yangon and Goethe-Institut Myanmar in collaboration with other like-minded partners, will soon launch an initiative dedicated to disaster preparedness. This activity will provide participants with insights into the nature of environmental catastrophes, their potential impact on communities, and the practical measures individuals and groups can take to strengthen resilience and preparedness.

Further details about our partner organizations and the specific activities of this initiative will be announced soon. Please follow our social media channels for regular updates.

'WAYS – Towards Fair and Sustainable International Partnerships' enables non-European and German cultural institutions or independent artists' groups to work together on long-term artistic projects. WAYS starts with an Initiation Fund (9.5 months). This Fund supports travel and research to help you find and get to know new partners in Germany (or for German groups/institutions to find partners in non-European countries). The Initiation Fund is implemented in cooperation with the @goetheinstitut. After receiving funding from the Initiation Fund, your new German partner may formally apply for one of the subsequent multi-year Fund: Fellows-at-Large or Tandem.

Goethe-Institut Myanmar warmly invites you to a two-day celebration of Europe’s linguistic diversity. Learn about study and work opportunities from European experts, attend trial language classes, and explore scholarship options. 

Day 1: Friday, September 26 | 2:00–6:00 PM
Day 2: Saturday, September 27 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — includes a Spinning Wheel Activity with small prizes
Venue: Goethe-Institut Myanmar, Bahan Township

Enjoy European cuisine, creative activities, and children’s programs throughout both days.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Start learning the German language systematically at the Goethe-Institut Myanmar! Our German language courses are based on the six levels defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Our courses are thereby internationally recognized and comparable. Goethe-Institut Myanmar is offering online, in-person and Hybrid German language courses in September. You can now register for our german courses online anytime, anywhere.For any inquiries, please get in touch with us via info.language.mmr@goethe.de.

Do you need documented proof of your German language skills that are recognized all over the world?

The Goethe-Institut certificates are accepted worldwide as verification of your language capabilities. Goethe-Institut Myanmar is offering Goethe-Zertifikat exams in September. Please check our schedule and you can now register for our German exams online anytime, anywhere. For any inquiries, please get in touch with us via info.exam.mmr@goethe.de!

Something new is coming to the Goethe-Institut Myanmar Library!  

In collaboration with AIESEC Myanmar, the Youth Dialogue Lab will be a space where young voices meet bold ideas. Two hours of connection, conversation, and creativity, designed for those ready to make a difference.

Stay tuned and be part of the very first Youth Dialogue Lab! 

We are pleased to welcome back the Tech Try Out Program of the Children's and Youth Program at our library. In August, we introduced the 3D Modelling and Design Trial Workshop for two age groups of tech-savvy kids. Now, we are taking it a step further by offering a hands-on experience in Block based Coding - a dynamic programming language that bridges the gap between humans and computers!

This ‘Block-Based Coding: Trial Workshop’ will take place on September 18, 2025, and will be led by  CIY.Club Myanmar. This workshop is designed for young people aged 13 to 17, and prior computer knowledge is not required.

The monthly "Reading Club/Leseclub" is here to help expand your vocabulary and usage. 

If you are interested in participating, please register by sending an email to biblio-yangon@goethe.de by providing the following information:• your name • contact number • your German proficiency level

If you are interested in participating in our monthly 'Learning Advisory' program (either in-person or online session), please register by sending an email to biblio-yangon@goethe.de and provide the following information: • your name • contact number • your German proficiency level • a question that you would like to ask and • the date you wish to attend

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