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SUMMARY:International Youth Leaders Program 2026/2027
DESCRIPTION:International Youth Leaders Program 2026/2027
\nThe International Youth Leaders Program 2026/2027 brings together youth leaders from African\, Asian and German churches to learn from one another and develop a program for the “Young & International” section at the German Protestant church event “Kirchentag” 2027.
\nThe program is designed for Christian youth leaders working in youth ministry\, education or theology who are interested in international exchange and ecumenical cooperation.
\nInternational youth leader program with 15 participants opens new perspectives\, promotes intercultural learning and strengthens global solidarity. 
\nProgram Highlights
\nPart 1":" Online Lecture Series26 October 2026 | 23 November 2026 | 7 December 2026 | 25 January 2027Online sessions on international youth work from Tanzanian\, Indonesian and German perspectives\, including exchange with youth leaders from different regions. Further peer exchange sessions will follow between February and April 2027.
\nPart 2":" International Workshop in Germany1–5 May 2027 | Solingen15 participants from Africa\, Asia and Germany will meet in person to exchange experiences and prepare a program on international youth work and youth empowerment for the German Protestant Kirchentag.
\nPart 3":" Kirchentag Program5–9 May 2027 | DüsseldorfThe group will present its program in the “Young & International” section of the German Protestant Kirchentag.
\nParticipation
\nParticipants should":"
\n- work professionally in church youth ministry/youth education\,- be active in a UEM member church\,- participate in all program parts.
\nApplication deadline":" 20 September 2026
\nLink to application form":" please apply here
\nMore information":"Deacon Claudio Gnypek\, United Evangelical MissionGnypek-c@vemission.org
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