British Council (UK) and IJAB – International Youth Service of GermanyConference

Resilient Democracies – Youth Shaping the Future

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Opportunity type

Conference

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

The UK–Germany Youth Summit brings together young people from both countries to engage in intercultural dialogue, civic engagement, and democratic topics. Through workshops and discussions on issues like disinformation, diversity, and democracy, participants connect with peers, broaden their perspectives, and explore ways to apply new insights in their communities.

Brings together 70 young people from Germany and the UK.
Focus areas: democracy, civic engagement, disinformation, diversity, resilience.
Activities: creative workshops, intercultural dialogue, peer exchange, and reflection on democracy in everyday life.
Outcomes: broaden horizons, connect across borders, build friendships, and bring new insights back to communities.

When is it? Main event: Thursday, 19 – Sunday, 22 March 2026 Online preparatory seminar: 2–3 hours in early March 2026

Where will the summit take place? Berlin (venue to be confirmed)

What costs will be covered?

All costs for travel, accommodation and meals will be covered. Participants will not be required to contribute financially to the summit. Please note: pocket money is not included.

Who can apply

To be eligible for the Youth Summit, you should:
be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of the event
should currently live in the UK and have done so for the past 2 years
should have done at least two years of your formal education (which could be secondary, further or higher education) in the UK
should have a good understanding of English, as the entire programme is in English
be able to participate fully in the summit in Berlin from 19 to 22 March 2026 (no part-time participation)
be available for a 2–3 hour online preparatory seminar in early March
You should also:
be interested in topics such as democracy, civic engagement, disinformation and resilience
be open and respectful towards different cultures, opinions and experiences

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About this opportunity

Brings together 70 young people from Germany and the UK.
Focus areas: democracy, civic engagement, disinformation, diversity, resilience.
Activities: creative workshops, intercultural dialogue, peer exchange, and reflection on democracy in everyday life.
Outcomes: broaden horizons, connect across borders, build friendships, and bring new insights back to communities.

When is it? Main event: Thursday, 19 – Sunday, 22 March 2026 Online preparatory seminar: 2–3 hours in early March 2026

Where will the summit take place? Berlin (venue to be confirmed)

What costs will be covered?

All costs for travel, accommodation and meals will be covered. Participants will not be required to contribute financially to the summit. Please note: pocket money is not included.

Who can apply

To be eligible for the Youth Summit, you should:
be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of the event
should currently live in the UK and have done so for the past 2 years
should have done at least two years of your formal education (which could be secondary, further or higher education) in the UK
should have a good understanding of English, as the entire programme is in English
be able to participate fully in the summit in Berlin from 19 to 22 March 2026 (no part-time participation)
be available for a 2–3 hour online preparatory seminar in early March
You should also:
be interested in topics such as democracy, civic engagement, disinformation and resilience
be open and respectful towards different cultures, opinions and experiences