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Connecting cities, their citizens and civil society through adult education

Urban X-Change Network

About the project

Global challenges do not stop at national borders and can only be solved through joint, transnational cooperation – both at the political and societal level. The Urban X-Change Network offers four German Adult Education Centres (Volkshochschulen) and their counterparts in Ukraine and Poland the opportunity to carry out cross-border cultural and educational activities in close cooperation with their respective city administration and local civil society. The thematic framework is set by the 2030 Agenda and current foreign policy topics.

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Urban X-Change Network - pt. II

Welcome to the Urban X-Change II project - a unique endeavour combining citizen diplomacy, town twinning and adult education centres (Volkshochschulen). This project is a continuation of our commitment to intercultural exchange and the promotion of understanding and co-operation, this time between 4 cities in Germany, Ukraine and Poland.
Just as in the first project (2021-2023), new city partnerships will be established, who are working together on local solutions and contributions to overcoming existential global challenges.

As part of the Urban X-Change II project, we are developing a citizen diplomacy curriculum with materials and guidance to empower adult education centres to actively engage in citizen diplomacy, use town twinning for internationalisation and involve citizens and civil society in transnational projects. Town twinnings and adult education centres play a central role in this by creating spaces for encounters and providing the organisational basis for this exchange.

Fotograf: Valentin Paster

Especially in these challenging times, strengthening our cross-border friendships is of great importance. Through mutual understanding and cooperation, we want to build bridges and contribute to a more peaceful and united world.

We would like to thank all former and new participants and partner organisations already for their commitment and look forward to inspiring encounters and fruitful cooperation as part of the Urban X-Change II project.

Urban X-Change Network

Contact

Liza Warncke

Senior Desk Officer
Urban X-Change Network

warncke@dvv-international.de
Phone: +4922897569-138

Janna Schriegel

Project Assistant
Urban X-Change Network

schriegel@dvv-international.de
Phone: +4922897569-65

Anne Testrut

Administrative Officer
Urban X-Change Network

testrut@dvv-international.de
Phone: +4922897569-444