Solidarity Essay Competition

Solidarity 101 for Youth: Exploring Collective Action Across Transatlantic Borders

Date and Time: Sunday, September 14th at 6pm - 7:30pm ET
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration: Register in advance
Target Audience: High school and college students
Speaker: Dr. William Layher, high school German teacher in the Ladue school district in St. Louis, MO

Event Description:
What does solidarity really mean, and why does it matter today? In this interactive workshop designed for high school and college students, we’ll break down the big ideas behind the Goethe-Institut USA’s 2025 essay competition: “Solidarity and Civic Engagement in Transatlantic Perspective.”
 
Together, we’ll explore how solidarity shows up in real life: through political movements, online communities, art, and everyday acts of support. You’ll have the chance to share your own perspectives, reflect on examples from history and current events, and begin brainstorming ideas for your essay.
 
The session will give you practical tools to develop a powerful and personal essay. No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and a willingness to think together about what solidarity can mean in our world.

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