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At this year's Media Academy of the Young Islam Conference (JIK), BIPoC and Muslim people between the ages of 17 and 27 can take part in a podcast mentoring program. Participants develop their own podcast episodes on topics such as anti-racism, community, sustainability and identity. Workshops, mentoring and professional support support the process. Applications are to be submitted with a podcast idea until April 10. More information on the JIK's website.

At the first edition of the conference, 200 young people from 31 countries discussed key security policy issues over two days. In working groups on geographical regions and topics such as technology, the environment, and transatlantic relations, they developed own solutions and proposals. First impressions of the conference and more information on the project can be found here.

The EYP is one of Europe’s largest youth platforms for civic education, intercultural encounters, and the exchange of ideas – run by young people, for young people. The EYP office is now looking for four volunteers to join their work in Berlin!

On the occasion of this year’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the foundation was part of a commemorative event at Gleis 17 in Berlin. The gathering was initiated by representatives from major Berlin football clubs and the MANEO initiative, which supports victims of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community and actively works against Antisemitism.

Are you between 18 and 27 years old and have ideas for creating workshops where young people can learn, discuss, and connect? Then apply to become one of Understanding Europe's 2025 Fellows and turn your ideas into action! Three Fellows will work on the different topics: transnational aolidarity and resilience amidst multiple crises, fundamental rights, and security. Deadline for applications is February 13.

As part of the third funding period of the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs' “Demokratie leben!” programme, we have started to cooperate with three other civil society organisations to set up an association to strengthen digital democracy. Zukunft D will promote the development of expertise, knowledge sharing and nationwide networking in this area: for more participation, a new information culture, easy access, secure data and infrastructure and the involvement of citizens in decision-making processes that directly affect them. The association is to be established by the end of 2028. Find out more in our latest press release (in German).