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Codigo: CPD 02 Age: 18-26 Project: The camp takes place at the “Muellerhof”, which is a reconstructed traditional half-timbered farmhouse near the cities of Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig. It runs a socio-cultural centre for the local population and has constructed a so-called “garden of senses” which consists of a small wood, a play area, trees for climbing and a natural stage for events with an old circus-wagon. It also contains an area with herbs and berries. Work: Your help is needed in the renovation of a youth centre of the municipality. And you are welcome to cook traditional meals from your particular countries for all the visitors of the centre. You are invited to create an “international day” in the local after-school care club, offering for example international games. In the designing and producing of a mural your creative and manual abilities are requested. We will work on the cultivation of the “garden of senses”; especially on further building playground apparatuses and benches using natural resources. Furthermore we will help to harvest fruit, vegetables and herbs and learn how to manufacture jam, teas and different kinds of oil, etc. Leisure time: Since the Muellerhof offers different seminars to the local inhabitants, the participants are welcome to join these for free (e.g. pottery, crafts, etc.). The University of Applied Sciences, town hall, museum and church of Mittweida can be looked at. The project will also offer outdoor activities and hiking-tours in the area (e.g. a hike to a barrage nearby, the fortress Kriebstein or the Rochlitzer Porphyrberg). It is also possible to visit the cities around Mittweida (Dresden, Leipzig or Chemnitz). Accommodation: The participants will sleep in the big loft of the Muellerhof (80m²) which includes a shower and toilets. Remarks: Don´t forget to take work clothes, swim trunks/swim suits and a sleeping bag with you, traditional recipes to fix a tasty dinner, and do not forget where you come from but pass it on to everybody else, for instance by bringing typical things from your country, because we would like to get to know about your home and way of life. Terminal: Mittweida nearby Dresden Next airports: Dresden, Leipzig, Berlin |
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Codigo: CPD 03 Languages: English, German Project: The project is situated in a famous river-, hill- and cultural landscape in the middle of Saxony at the foot of mountain Erzgebirge 35 km from Dresden in the county of the monastery ruin of the Cistercians Altzella. "University in the Farmhouse" means a centre of education for nature, culture, youth and sustainability. The aim of this project is to show several ways of cultivation. Different types of gardens including a “permanent culture” do already exist.
Work: The ecological management and the extraordinary surroundings with trees, plants, animals and points of nature- and environmental education need a waterproject, various wooden works. Therefore we would like to find 12 engaged young people, who are keen to work with handcraft, studies and building of landscape. Study part: How is it possible to create a productive garden that mingles plants and animals in a way as well as needs a minimum input of energy and resources and gives a maximum of sustainability to the environment? Accommodation: The participants can stay in the romantic farmhouse-room, wagon of building-workers and Tipi. They will feed themselves. Please bring bed linen, sheets or sleeping bag and camping mat, house-shoes, working clothes. Above that it would be great if you could bring some information about ecological projects from your country. Leisure time: The afternoons and evenings as well as weekends are mostly free. We will try to offer you various activities for your spare time: sport, excursions, swimming. Terminal: Freiberg, near Dresden |
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Codigo: CPD 05 Languages: English, German Eilenburg is a small town on the edge of the „Duebener Heide“, Work: The participants carry out simple manual work like the enclosure of the loop road with pavement, the anchorage with renal gravel and the construction of a safety rail. Therefore it is necessary to bring work clothes, raingear and sturdy shoes. Accommodation: The volunteers will live in the local youth centre „House IV“. The group can cook for itself in a modern kitchen. Sleeping bags and camping mats should be brought with you. Leisure time: The program for leisure time will be organised with the help of the local Eilenburg youth groups and clubs. The focus lies here on the encounter and the exchange with local adolescents. Also there are sports activities such as soccer, volleyball, swimming and bowling. In addition there will be a cultural program. A trip to Leipzig is scheduled. You can get to know the rich history of Eilenburg through guided tours in the museum. Terminal: Eilenburg Next airports: Dresden, Leipzig, Berlin |
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approximately 25kms from the exhibition city Leipzig. Eilenburg’s rich history of over a thousand years, makes it easy to call it one of the cradles of Saxony. The continuous rule of the Wettins-dynasty beginning with the Earl of Ilburg in the 11th century was carried on until 1918. Part of their territory is the state of Saxony today. In medieval times Eilenburg’s main business was brewery. Martin Luther was a common guest in the prosperous city. In the following centuries the small village Eilenburg emerged as a city dominated by industry. In April 1945, Eilenburg was almost completely destroyed. The „Sorbenturm“ is the only remaining part of the Ilburg. Assumedly it was built at the highest part of the 220m x 150m plateau. Aloop road outside the castle wall connects the „Sorbenturm“ with the „Amtshaus”(deanery), the former county court. Part of this road is aimed to be renewed with the help of the volunteers.
Codigo: CPD 06 Languages: English, German Age: 18-26
Project: Riesa is located on the river Elbe in eastern Germany between Leipzig and Dresden. The city is famous as a venue for international sport events, for instance, the organisation of the Sumo wrestling championship. The youth section of the sport club of Riesa actively organizes workcamps since 2003. The sport club of Riesa is a big and societyoriented union. It offers almost 30 kinds of sport activities. The club trains professional athletes at international level but also offers public facilities for older people, children and youth of the city. The youth section of the club is always glad to welcome you as an international guest and to build international contacts and friendships. Work: The youth of the club will renovate the buildings and sport facilities of the union with you: you will be doing manual work, so, please bring work clothes and raingear. In this workcamp the work starts very early in the morning. For this reason the afternoons are free and in the evenings you will have a number of activities. Accommodation: The international volunteers will live in the house of the union. Beds and bed linen are available. The organisation offers lunch for the volunteers. The participants are responsible to prepare their own breakfast and dinner. Accommodation and food is free for the volunteers. Leisure time: There will be excursions together with the youth of the union to Dresden, or Leipzig, or Berlin. In addition the participants can do other activities such as swimming, bowling, canoeing, etc. Terminal: Riesa Next airports: Dresden, Leipzig, Berlin |
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Codigo: CPD 07 Language: good English knowledge Participation fee: 120,-Euro
Project: The International Youth Meeting is a place for young people from all over the world to discuss issues concerning the past, the present and the future. Young people will look at the history of the concentration camp at Dachau, National Socialism and present forms of exclusion, racism and discrimination. The principles of exchanging ideas, experiencing different cultures, as well as Holocaust education are the core ideals of the International Youth Meeting. The International Youth Meeting is primarily organized by a team of volunteers. Many survivors of the National Socialist regime will talk about their personal experiences of persecution, whether in the concentration or labour camps or working in the resistance. Background: In March 1933 one of the first Nazi concentration camps was established in the town of Dachau, near Munich. The Dachau concentration camp became a model for other concentration camps and also a place to train the Nazi SS. Over 200.000 people from different countries were imprisoned in Dachau between 1933 and 1945. Prisoners died from terror and the consequences of inhuman practises, disease, exhaustion and hunger.
Program: The program consists of different workshops, discussions with eye- Accommodation: Accommodation is at the Dachau Youth Guest House in rooms for four people. The participation fee includes: full board and lodging, together with the cost incurred by the program. Requirements: You should have a working knowledge of English and/or German to communicate without any difficulties. Age: 16-26 years. You should be interested in various subjects and in taking part in workshops. It will not be possible to arrive earlier in the camp. Participation fee: 120,-Euro What else to bring: Clothes which suit the work and the weather, musical instruments, games, songbooks or whatever you want for the leisure time. Materials for the study-part, a map of your country, photos and things which help you to explain your country to the other participants of the workcamp. Leisure time: There will be free time for fun and games, day-trips, entertainment, getting to know the people, going to cafés, etc. Terminal: Dachau |
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witnesses and Holocaust survivors, guided tours through the Memorial Site, tours in Dachau and Munich, maintenance work, day trips and lectures. There is also time for personal conversation, free time and the chance to experience the Germany of today.
Codigo: CPD 08 Languages: English, German Project: Neu-Isenburg is a small town nearby Frankfurt with about 36.000 Study Part: If you like, we will show you at the weekends some interesting aspects of German culture and living. Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided in a building nearby the working ground, with kitchen, shower and good recreation opportunities. Please bring your sleeping bag. The group will prepare the meals for itself. If you like, please bring some popular music from your native country or some of your favourite music! Terminal: Neu-Isenburg |
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residents and some commercial and trade firms. The City of Neu-Isenburg was created on 24 July 1699 as exile for the Huguenots, French Protestants, who had to flee after the abolition of the tolerance edict of Nantes from France. Her new local lord, count Johann Philipp of Isenburg in Offenbach assured protection, free use of the French language and freedom of religion to them. After a short time, the settlers have been very successful while working in their original profession and put so the foundation-stone for the economic development of Neu-Isenburg. The project is located in the city. Volunteers will do creative and hard manual work by building a recreation area with seat opportunities for a big school.
Código: CPD 09 Languages: English, German
Work: Volunteers will build chess figures for our Garden Chess Ground. This means carpentry, painting and crafts. Volunteers with a talent for designing are also welcome. There is a nice garden around the buildings of the centre. We will do some garden work as well as renovating parts of the buildings. Study-part: We will visit the former concentration camp of Bergen Belsen, the World War II memorials at the city of Hanover and have lessons on the item of Child Soldiers. Accommodation: The accommodation of the participants is carried out in 4 – bed rooms. Lodging and board are free. Terminal: Haemelerwald near Hannover (train from Hannover to Braunschweig) |
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Project: 40 years ago, when the Vietnam War escalated, we started to promote peace in Sievershausen. In an old barn sleeping- and seminar-rooms were established. The „Antikriegswerkstatt” (Anti-war factory) became the nucleus of the Peace Centre “Antikriegshaus Sievershausen”. Expansions and further reorganisations followed. Now there are several buildings, surrounded by a nice park, including a guest house and a museum with an assembly hall. The Antikriegshaus is at the verge of a village with about 2500 inhabitants. Sievershausen lies 30 kilometres east of the Lower Saxony provincial capital Hanover at the freeway to Berlin.
Codigo: CPD 10 Languages: English, German Project: The City of Prenzlau is celebrating its 775-year-old foundation Work: The work will mostly consist of doing horticultural work for the embellishment of the town for its anniversary. Also there will be encounters with children in children facilities (playing and cooking together). The study part will be focused on exploring the nature of the „Uckermark“, the cultural and urban infrastructure and the cooperation with the polish neighbours. Accommodation: You will live in the youth club „Puzzle“close to an international youth-and guesthouse. So you will have the chance to meet and get to know the local youth. Downtown with all its attractions and the lake are in close reach.
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anniversary in 2009, is applying for the national competition „Entente florale“ and will be hosting the national horticultural show in 2013. Prenzlau is the capital of the biggest county in Germany. The town is located approximately 100km north of the national capital Berlin, 50km from Stettin in Poland and 80 km from the Baltic Sea.
Codigo: CPD 11 Languages: English, German
Work: Most of the work will be done with kids and young people from Spangenberg and the nearby communities. Workcamp participants will present the countries they come from, just like ambassadors do. For this, they will work together with the young people in small groups. The teenagers will get to know the country of their ambassador and show him their city in return. Therefore it would be helpful if the volunteers prepare their workshop artistically, musically or athletically at home and bring lots of ideas. In addition the volunteers will have the chance to introduce their country on an open evening. You should gather ideas at home and bring material for creating this evening. You should also be prepared to do regular manual work. Study part: The study part of this workcamp will be dominated mostly by the question after the life between past and future, tradition and modernity, smalltown- life and global correlations. Working on the “Himmelsfels“ should encourage encounters between people from different cultures. Accommodation: There will be basic accommodation. You will be sleeping in caravans or tents. Please bring a sleeping bag. As some summer nights can get cold in Germany, please bring some warm clothes and raingear! Terminal: Melsungen train station
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Project: In Spangenberg, a small village in the south of Kassel, in the middle of Germany, there is the „Himmelsfels“ (Heavensrock), a rock with an area of 8 hectares attached to it. Placed on this area there are so called embassies of different countries - caravans that have been modified artistically. In the summer there are several events concerning art, culture, gospel and encounter. This year the city of Spangenberg will celebrate its 700th anniversary and there will be a grand celebration. With the help of an international team we want to enrich the anniversary festivity and attach an international flair to it. The programs will take place on the “Himmelsfels” as well as in the city.
Codigo: CPD 12 Languages: English, German Project: The city of Blomberg is a small historical town of about 17,000 Work: Participants of this international workcamp will help with putting up a BMX course and several skating pipes. These actions are going to happen in cooperation with Volkshochschule Lippe Ost (adult education centre) and Westfaelisches Kinderdorf e.V. (a social organisation which takes care after children). The end of the project will be celebrated with a special bike and skating event. Therefore it would be great if the participants could have some biking and skating experience. However, skating and biking abilities are not a must! The all equipment will be available. Study part: The project is linked to a cultural programme, which offers the participants the opportunity to get to know Blomberg and its region. Near 12 Blomberg there are some bigger cities like Detmold (75,000 inhabitants, distance:15km) and Bielefeld (300,000 inhabitants, distance 50km) in the west and Hannover (600,000 inhabitants, distance: 70km) in the northeast. 2009 in Lippe is marked by international festivals and events celebrating the Year of Varus in remembrance of the Teutoburger Forest Battle that took place between the Romans and our German ancestors in 9 AD. As some of these events are due to the date of the workshop, they can be visited by the participants, too. Accommodation: The participants will be accommodated in a half-timbered house in the centre of Blomberg. Accommodation includes cooking facilities and food. Sufficient sanitation facilities will be available, too. The participants, however, should bring a sleeping bag or blankets. Leisure time: There will be a variety of meetings with young people from Blomberg in the evenings and at the weekends. Furthermore the participants can take part in excursions and school visits. There will be one or two days which can be used for private matters and one’s own interests. Terminal: train stations Schieder and Detmold
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inhabitants belongs to the former county of Lippe in North-Rhine Westphalia. It offers a picturesque old part of town with a castle, town walls, narrow lanes and half-timbered houses. The region is characterised by farming, hills (up to 500 metres) and lots of forests.
Codigo: CPD 13 Languages: English, German Project: The central reception centre for asylum seekers in Hessia is located in
Work: Besides organising common activities with the refugees, volunteers will 13 work in the reception centre to maintain the playground and to renovate the café.
Surrounding area and accommodation: Giessen, a city dominated largely by students, is located in the mid-west of Germany. Giessen is easy to reach via the Airports in Frankfurt and Frankfurt Hahn. There are plenty of possibilities for leisure time activities like playing soccer or canoeing as well as possibilities to visit some other cities worth to see (e.g. Marburg, Frankfurt or Heidelberg). We will be hosted by a local protestant church who is already involved in working with the refugees. The premises of the church are ample and for that we will have a lot of space for sleeping, cooking, dining, relaxing, indoor and outdoor activities. What to bring: Sleeping bag, camping mat, work clothes, bathing suit, sunscreen, music, your talents, something typical from your country,
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the city of Giessen. Currently there are living about 100 Asylum- seekers who came to seek asylum in Germany out of various reasons, e.g. political, ethnic or religious persecution or poverty. Usually they just stay for 3 months in the centre until they are being sent further on to other centres, other so called- safe countries where they entered first or to their countries of origin. Most of the people living in that centre are young men from Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Eritrea and Balkan countries, - there are also some women and children or older people. They live under simple conditions and are not allowed to work or leave their district. Their perspectives to stay in Germany are often quite limited and so is their contact with the locals. The international volunteers are invited to share life with the refugees for two weeks. In a study part we want to discuss the situation of refugees in Germany and Europe as well as current developments in the area of Asylum-policies. We want to get in contact with the residents of the reception centre to learn about their stories, difficulties and perspectives. Together with the refugees we want to organise common activities, where we also want to take the children and women into consideration. Above that one of the goals would also be to get in contact with the young members of the local protestant church to raise greater awareness for the refugees and to break the isolation. Also we will get in contact with medical students who medicate people without legal status. We especially invite volunteers to participate, who are able to speak Turkish, Arabic or Farsi. 
Codigo: CPD 14 Este Workcamp se repite en Octubre Codigo: CPD 16 Languages: English, German
Project: The Bedheim castle is located in the west of Thuringia, close to the Bavarian border. The next bigger town is Coburg (28km away). Bedheim is surrounded by the extraordinary beautiful Franconian landscape. The castle, which slowly rotted at the time of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), is now being renovated by the community of heirs of Ruehle von Lilienstern. A non-profit association is supporting the renovation work. Since 1992 this association has been organising workcamps with yap-cfd. In 1994 a biological-dynamic, social therapeutic recognized nursery was added. The association is running an organic market garden. Since 2007 the castle also Work: Volunteers will work 5 hours daily, either in the organic-dynamic market garden (“Demeter”) with disable people or in the castle (intensive renovating work). During the first Workcamp we will prepare and run the “Day of the Open Monument” (on Sunday, the 13th of September). Study part: Volunteers may learn more about the following topics: natural beauty in the environment, excursions to places of cultural and historical interest (e.g. Weimar, the city of Goethe), discussions and lectures about German history, society, culture and politics (the German East-West border was only 9 km away from Bedheim), Human Rights, encounter with young people of the region, getting to know more about living in the countries volunteers come from. We will be pleased about any idea or suggestion about how to get a more peaceful world. Accommodation: Basic group accommodation, the meals will be cooked by the volunteers (less meat but a lot of very good vegetables and fruits from the nursery). Please bring a sleeping bag, slippers, towels and warm pullovers. Remarks: Some basic knowledge of German or English is welcome. Please bring rain and working clothes (rubber boots) as well as swim suits. You canalso bring a map, pictures or special food from your country. Terminal: 8km from the train station of Hilburghausen and 15km from the train station of Bad Rodach
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Codigo: CPD 15 Languages: English, German
Work: Work in the garden and the house, small repair and maintenance works. Planting trees in the community of Mutlangen. What do trees have to do with peace? We want to answer this question together. Through growing consciousness about the physical processes in the earth atmosphere and the consequences for the global climate system, the aim is to raise international interest for the personal effort for the habitat of trees. Also there is the chance to talk about the conditions of the trees in the countries of the volunteers. Study part: We will be talking about the question: „What can I as an adolescent, do for peace?” The focus will be on the topic of nuclear disarmament and the European Youth Network for Atomic Disarmament (BANg). But also topics such as intercultural intertwining and peaceful actions in harmony with nature will also be discussed. We can pass on the results of the Workcamp-workshops in schools. Accommodation: You will be sleeping in sleeping backs in rooms for three people. The press cabin is the living and working space for the group. The meals will be cooked by the volunteers. The food is vegetarian. Remarks: Please bring sleeping bags, clothes for cold and wet weather, work clothes and sturdy shoes, swim suits and music instruments! Good knowledge of English is very important! Leisure time: There are lots of activities you can do in your spare time: hiking, swimming, getting to know the people of the region, concerts, trips to Stuttgart or Nördlingen. Terminal: Mutlangen station |
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Project: The “press cabin” Mutlangen is a centre for active non-violence in South Germany (Baden-Würtemberg). In the 80es Mutlangen was a symbol of the nonviolence protests against the atomic missiles Pershing II. The press cabin was the starting point for several blockade actions. As the missiles were removed, the time of the civil disobedience and the lawsuits was then over. The historic press cabin became a small convention place. Solar cells on the roof are producing electricity. There are trainings to topics such as conflict management and violence prevention and there are still activities regarding the peace movement. Mostly young people use the press cabin for seminars.
