CommUnity Diplomats: Youth as Bridge builders

Youth Exchange “CommUNITY Diplomats”

22 – 31.03.2026, Thessaloniki, Greece

This youth exchange brings together young people from Greece and Germany to explore the idea of “everyday diplomacy” as a lived practice of understanding, cooperation, and connection.

Through creative and interactive methods such as role-playing, team missions, and simulation games, participants become “CommUnity Diplomats,” representing values, lived experiences, and underrepresented voices rather than nations.

The project promotes active citizenship, cultural awareness, empathy, diversity, and inclusion while encouraging collaboration, community engagement, and peaceful problem-solving. By reflecting on their identities and roles in society, participants gain practical tools to create positive civic impact and carry these lessons into their communities, universities, and social circles; reframing diplomacy as the art of connecting and building shared futures in everyday life.

Benefits

Develop empathy, active listening, communication, teamwork, and conflict-resolution skills
Build leadership and initiative through designing and implementing community actions
Strengthen intercultural competence and mutual respect across diverse backgrounds
Practice peaceful conflict resolution and resilience
Learn to contribute to inclusive, cohesive communities, amplifying underrepresented voices
Understand diplomacy as a daily practice of connection, cooperation, and active citizenship

Costs

All costs for accommodation, travel ticket and food are covered by the program.

Conditions for participation

You can apply if:

You are a resident of Germany
You are 18-29 years old
You are interested in intercultural dialogue, active citizenship, community engagement, and personal development
You are open to learning
You are willing to be a part of a multicultural group
You have good knowledge of the English Language (Minimum B1)

Do you still have questions? Please get in touch with us via email: info@horizonresourcenetwork.org

Deadline: 05.02.2026