📍Location: Weimar, Germany
📅 Dates: July 25 – August 1, 2024
👥 Hosted by: European Youth Press
The fifth and final youth exchange of the Voices of the Next Generation project took place in the historic city of Weimar, Germany, bringing together participants from across Europe to explore the themes of media literacy, critical thinking, and youth journalism.
Hosted by European Youth Press, the exchange combined hands-on workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and cultural exchange in a city renowned for its intellectual legacy. Participants were accommodated at the European Youth Education and Meeting Center, where they engaged in daily activities, including four sessions per day, evening thematic events, intercultural nights, and a short film production capturing the spirit of the programme.
A special highlight of the exchange was the group’s visit to the Buchenwald concentration camp, an important and emotional experience rooted in the historical context of Weimar. This visit created space for participants to engage with heavy topics such as remembrance, misinformation, and the role of journalism in protecting truth and democracy.
Each national team was accompanied by a team leader, who contributed energizers and teambuilding activities to help maintain energy and connection throughout the week. Our facilitators, handpicked from European Youth Press, brought expertise in journalism and peer-led education, ensuring that sessions were both professional and highly relatable to the young audience.
This final exchange not only marked the conclusion of the Voices of the Next Generation youth mobilities but also sparked new conversations about how young people can take an active role in shaping media narratives in their communities.
A big thank you to all our partners, participants, and supporters. The journey doesn’t end here — content captured in Weimar will soon be shared across our Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok channels as we continue to engage new audiences and strengthen youth voices across Europe.
📽️ Don’t miss the documentaries capturing the exchange — find them in the Voices of the Next Generation Instagram bio.
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