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GLOBAL LEARNING FAIRNETZT

Developing competence through digital exchange among young people worldwide

The project Global Learning FAIRnetzt combines global learning and digital media. Young people from vocational preparation programmes in Germany enter into direct exhange with trainees from countries in the Global South and strengthen their interaction, language and media skills.

 

Facts

  • Germany and Project countries like Uganda, Morocco, Ethiopia etc.
  • 07/2023 – 06/2025
  • BMZ and Engagement Global

Key topics

  • Career guidance / skills assessment
  • Digital learning

Target group

  • Employees in youth programmes
  • Youths in job orientation activities

 

Global Learning for more than 350 Employees of the bbw Group

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The bbw Group has been committed to educational development since 2006.

As part of the current Global Learning FAIRnetzt project, youth programme staff are learning the fundamentals of global learning and how to implement innovative digital exchange projects. 

Exchange with young people from the global south

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Following the "Chat der Welten" example, exchange guides from the International Division facilitate direct interaction between 150 young people in Germany and young people involved in bbw development cooperation projects in the Global South.

Through this exchange, participants learn from and with each other, raising awareness of global connections and deepening their intercultural, digital and green skills. 

GALLERY

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Catering in the UREPP project

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Global learning

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Mobile phone raw material worldwide

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Young people in Morocco

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Poster on the topic of climate protection

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Competencies

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Training of employees

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Video chat with Uganda

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Pilot project with Morocco

A smiling chef in white chef's clothing stands in front of a brick wall holding a plate of fried fish and vegetables and a bowl of green sauce. He radiates pride and joy.
Several hands are putting together an incomplete globe puzzle. The pieces are lying on a green background. The image symbolises global cooperation.
World map with coloured country markings. On the map are small cards with pictures of rocks and information about their occurrence (e.g. Canada 72.64%). The numbers presumably indicate the percentage share.
Three young women in green jackets are sitting at a table working together on a project. They are looking at a smartphone, taking notes and seem to be discussing something. Collaboration and learning are the focus.
Hand-drawn illustration on climate protection. A tree with a sign and a list of tips: use public transport, eat less meat, use solar and wind energy, plant trees. ‘Let's act together to protect the climate!’
Image shows a pinboard with notes on holistic learning, practical skills, sustainability (SDG), changing perspectives and sensitivity to discrimination. Handwritten notes.
A woman gives a presentation on ‘Living Statistics: World Game’ to a group of listeners. Slides show world population, GDP distribution and refugee numbers. A relaxed, informative setting.
A man is sitting and presenting a video conference with a group of people on a screen. The topic appears to be global learning. Other people are sitting in the room watching the presentation. A flipchart with notes is in the background.
The image shows a screenshot of a video conference. A group of young people are sitting at a table in front of a wall covered with pictures. Other participants can be seen in the background. The screen appears blurry.

Financed by:

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FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT

Anne Oertel

Project Manager

E-mail: anne.oertel@bbw.de