Applications are now open for “Young Voices for a Shared Remembrance – From Memory to Action,” a trilateral youth programme connecting young people from France, Germany, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Designed for individuals aged 18–30 passionate about history, democracy, and peacebuilding, the programme invites participants to explore how collective memories shape European societies and to transform these learning experiences into meaningful civic action. Through in-person encounters, expert-led training, and hands-on project development, the initiative empowers young Europeans to reimagine remembrance culture and contribute to a more inclusive and democratic future.
📅 Deadline to apply: 21 December 2025
This cross-European programme brings together young people from France, Germany, and Bosnia & Herzegovina to explore shared histories, understand how collective memory shapes our societies, and take action toward a more peaceful and democratic future.
Are you 18–30 years old and passionate about history, democracy, intercultural understanding, or peacebuilding? Do you want to design your own project on remembrance, dialogue, or civic action with support from experts and peers?
If yes, Young Voices for a Shared Remembrance – From Memory to Action is the perfect opportunity.
What the Programme Offers
🔹 Intercultural Learning & Historical Exploration
- Two in-person encounters in Strasbourg (France) and Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Visits to historical sites, museums, memorials, and discussions with historians
- Exploration of the World Wars, the Yugoslav breakup conflicts, and colonial/decolonial questions
🔹 Skills Development & Online Training
- Online workshops on media literacy, countering disinformation, project management, social media for dialogue, and more
- Continuous support from a team of six trainers from all three countries
🔹 Your Own Project — From Idea to Action
- Opportunity to design and implement a local project on remembrance, intercultural dialogue, or peace education
- Possible financial support for project implementation
- Mentoring, guidance, and peer exchange throughout
Why Join?
🌍 A Unique Intercultural & Civic Experience
Work on meaningful projects at the intersection of memory, history, and civic action. Strengthen your skills in communication, cross-cultural collaboration, and project design.
🤝 Join a European Network of Young Changemakers
Connect with motivated young people across Europe, build lasting friendships, and collaborate across borders.
🚀 Boost Your Personal & Professional Growth
Gain hands-on experience running your own initiative, learning new methodologies, and developing competencies that strengthen your academic or professional path.
Programme Timeline
February – March 2026 — Online preparatory meetings
13–19 April 2026 — First in-person meeting in Strasbourg, France (~4 days)
May – June 2026 — Online learning phase
September 2026 — Second in-person meeting in Bosnia & Herzegovina (~4 days)
July – October 2026 — Local project implementation
Exact dates for some stages will be announced in January.
Who Can Apply?
You are eligible if you:
- Are 18–30 years old
- Live in France, Germany, or Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Are motivated, curious, and interested in remembrance, history, or civic engagement
- No academic background is required!
Encouraged to apply:
- Students, early-career professionals, volunteers
- Youth from rural areas
- Refugees or those with migration experiences
- Young people with limited access to mobility programmes
- Anyone eager to contribute to dialogue and peacebuilding
How to Apply
Fill out the online application form by 21 December 2025. Apply here.
📩 For questions: Lucie Wirz — wirz@ofaj.org
