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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · 13d

We joined #5YPRI – Connecting Communities of Remembrance, celebrating 5 years of the YOUNG PEOPLE remember international program. Together with projects from across Europe, we exchanged ideas, and proudly presented our project Remembrance in Dialogue. @evzfoundation.bsky.social

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · 20d

From 12–14 September 2025, teachers, educators, and researchers from 🇩🇪 🇵🇱 🇺🇦 gathered in Ivano-Frankivsk for a study trip within the EVZ-funded project Remembrance in Dialogue. austausch.org/en/2025/09/1...

Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our traditional newsletter is coming soon! ✨ We’ll be sharing the latest updates, stories, and upcoming events. If you haven’t subscribed yet, now is the perfect time — don’t miss the chance to stay connected with us! 💌
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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Aug 4

As the Helsinki Final Act marks its 50th anniversary, Austausch joined key discussions on the future of the OSCE and the vital role of civil society in defending peace, human rights, and accountability. 🔗 austausch.org/en/2025/08/0...

Reviving the Spirit, Confronting the Crisis: Austausch at Helsinki+50

At the Helsinki+50 high-level conference on 31 July 2025, hosted by the OSCE Chairpersonship of Finland, Austausch e. V. helped put these values back at the centre of international debate — not as nos...

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Jun 25

⏳ Just a few days left to apply! Don't miss your chance to join the “Remembrance in Dialogue” project — a unique opportunity for teachers and educators from Germany, Poland, and Ukraine working in Holocaust remembrance and historical education.

Application deadline: 1 July 2025 tally.so/r/mZKXY5

Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Jun 18

It’s Ability! Fostering the Integration of Caregivers for Persons with Disabilities among Ukrainian Refugees in Germany, Poland, and Lithuania. Read more: austausch.org/en/2025/06/1...

It’s Ability! Fostering the Integration of Caregivers for Persons with Disabilities among Ukrainian Refugees in Germany, Poland, and Lithuania

We are launching a new project, developed through the joint efforts of three organizations: Austausch e.V. and the INKuLtur programme (Berlin), the Lithuanian Disability Forum (Vilnius), and our partn...

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Jun 6

Last week, our First Executive Director Igor Mitchnik was invited to speak at his alma mater, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, about what it means to work in international civil society cooperation today — and how global volatility is reshaping careers, values, and life choices.

Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Jun 6

Ausschreibung für Teilnahme am internationalen Projekt “Remembrance in Dialogue” - Bewerbungsfrist 01. Juli 2025

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Jun 5

As part of our EkoNet project, we were glad to see our partners from Ecoclub participate in the Annual Meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London. We thank NGO Ecoclub, Brot für die Welt, and @ceebankwatch for being part of this joint effort.

Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · May 28

We’re thrilled to announce that the second edition of our handbook, "Teaching History of Transition in Europe" – created within the framework of the Transition Dialogue project – is finally here!

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · May 26

Happy Independence Day, Georgia! We stand with you in your belief in freedom and democracy and admire your fight to uphold them.

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · May 15

Austaush at the "Mutual Learning Event for Beneficiaries: Driving Innovation to Address the Societal Consequences of Russia’s War of Aggression Against Ukraine in the EU Countries" in Warsaw

Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · May 14

🌿 Eco-Camp in the Carpathians 🌿

From May 2–4, in the village of Cheretiv (Ukraine), Drukarnia held the eco-camp "United for Change" at the eco-settlement "Tepla Hora". The event brought together eco-activists from across Ukraine for learning, experience-sharing, and community building.

Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · May 14

JOB: IT WORKING STUDENT (m/f/d)

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Please send your complete application by May 23, 2025, including: a motivation letter (max. 1 page), a tabular CV, and a current enrollment certificate. as a single PDF file via email to: 📧 [email protected]

Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · May 8

On this day, we commemorate the end of the Second World War — a turning point that reshaped Europe and the world.

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · May 7

Civil Society and Security: Expanding Engagement with the OSCE and Beyond. On April 27–28, 2025, another of our international expert seminars on the OSCE and Civil Society took place in Berlin.

Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Apr 23

Meet Iryna Podolyak, a cultural leader who has helped shape Ukraine’s post-Soviet transformation. In this powerful interview, she reflects on the role of culture in rebuilding national identity and driving social change.👉 Watch the full interview with eng subs here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO0Q...

Ірина Подоляк: зміни рухають суспільство | Iryna Podolyak: internal changes transform society

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Apr 8

🐝 On April 5 in the village of Vovchok, Ukraine, children and participants built the first insect hotel using natural materials. This little house will become a safe shelter for beneficial insects — pollinators and entomophages. Here, they can overwinter without the threat of birds or bad weather.

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Apr 4

Join us for a 3-day EcoCamp: United for Change for Ukrainian eco activists in Ukraine — organized by Drukarnia, Austausch e.V., and Brot für die Welt. 📝 Apply by April 14, 15:00 bit.ly/4jgx7M3

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Mar 31

"Lost in Transition?" in Armenia: Engaging with Youth on Equal Terms and Providing Guidance in Difficult Times

A week after the eyewitness seminar in Georgia, the new Armenian eyewitnesses also gathered in Yerevan to prepare for their meetings with young people.

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Mar 28

📢 Austausch e.V. joins the call to support independent media! Read more about the initiative here: www.ecpmf.eu/koalition-mu...
#PressFreedom #IndependentMedia #SupportJournalism #Austausch

Koalition muss unabhängige Medien weltweit stärken

Deutsche Medienorganisationen fordern mehr Unterstützung für unabhängige Medien in Osteuropa, Asien and im Exil.

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Mar 25

"Die Erinnerung wiegt noch immer schwer und wirft ihre Schatten auf das heute": "Lost in Transition?" in Georgien

In Kutaissi kamen gestern 10 neue georgische Zeitzeug:innen aus den Gebieten Adscharien und Imeritien zu einem Zeitzeugenseminar zusammen.

Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Mar 21

Curious about how the collapse of the Soviet Union shaped the region? Watch our interview with Isabella Sargsyan – a human rights expert. She discusses human rights, the Soviet legacy, and Armenia’s transformation after the USSR’s dissolution.
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Isabella Sargsyan: Human rights and heritage | Изабелла Саргсян: Права человека и наследие

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Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Mar 18

Young Nature Researchers: How Children Explore the Environment

Children from the village of Vovchok, Ukraine, found the answer to this question by participating in two engaging events. Read more at austausch.org

Austausch e. V. @austauschorg.bsky.social · Mar 14

That’s why participants of two excursions to the Dniester Landscape Park, organized by Drukarnya in collaboration with the Veteran Center "New Wings," took part in a unique event dedicated to responsible bird feeding.

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