Foundation Wings of Hope Germany invites 25 young people - aged between 18 and 26 years - from its project countries Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kurdistan-Iraq, Palestine, Israel and Germany to participate at the Summer Academy for Intercultural Dialogue for 14 days in Ruhpolding, Germany. What they have in common is that they want to be active in their societies and want to engage in dialogue and reconciliation and become partners in peace.
The Summer Academy for Intercultural Dialogue 2026 takes place from August 17 - 30, 2026 in Ruhpolding, Germany. 2 preparation meetings will take place in each country in June and July. The costs for the trip, accommodation and all activities are covered.
The Summer Academy for Intercultural Dialogue 2026 (SAID26) supports young people to become multipliers for peace, inclusion and reconciliation on the basis of anti-racism and anti-discrimination. It offers them a frame to find ways out of the trauma of violence - beyond political, ethnic and religious conflicts in their home countries. In the course of two weeks, they look together as people from different religious backgrounds, beliefs and world views, for strategies, to work on more peaceful societies and overcome prejudice, intolerance, violence and injustice. They learn in the workshops and seminars about the impact individual and collective traumas have on their societies, explore their own and other cultures, work on concepts of transitional justice and culture of remembrance. In interreligious impulses, they look for similarities. They experience cultural diversity daily during indoor and outdoor activities, and build friendships which exceed borders.
By applying for the Summer Academy, you agree to the Code of Conduct. Please read it carefully. During the application process, you will be asked to sign it.
On the website of Wings of Hope you will find some impressions from the Summer Academy.
In case you are interested, your age is between 18 and 26, You speak English and want to be part of the Summer Academy, please fill out the following Motivation Form. The applications are confidential and only viewed by the Leading Team of the Summer Academy. We are looking forward to your interest and application.
Note: Submission of an application does not guarantee participation in the program.
The Leading Team of the Summer Academy for Intercultural Dialogue,
Foundation Wings of Hope Germany
1) Tell us about yourself and about your interests:
(approx. 200 words)
2) What is your motivation for the participation at the Summer Academy for intercultural Dialogue?
(approx. 200 words)
3) How do you want to become a partner for peace?