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DAVO - The German Middle East Studies Association for Contemporary Research and Documentation

DAVO - The German Middle East Studies Association for Contemporary Research and Documentation
Zentrum für Forschung zur Arabischen Welt (ZEFAW)

Geographisches Institut
Universität Mainz
55099 Mainz
Germany

Telephone
+49 6131 3922701
E-Mail
davo[at]geo.uni-mainz.de
Description of the Organization

The German Middle East Studies Association for Contemporary Research and Documentation (DAVO) is a scholarly, nonpolitical and nonprofit-making professional association open to all persons interested in the Middle East. The main aim of DAVO is to improve the exchange of information on Middle East studies between its members.

Middle East studies include disciplines relevant to the study of an area comprising all Arab states and territories, Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, the Muslim states of the former USSR and Israel, as well as the impact of this region on the development of other parts of the world.

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GMÖ - Gemeindedienst für Mission und Ökumene

GMÖ - Gemeindedienst für Mission und Ökumene
Region Niederrhein

Seyffardtstr. 74
47805 Krefeld
Germany

Telephone
+49 2151 62680
E-Mail
stedtfeld[at]gmoe.de

CHAT between WORLDS - Engagement Global gGmbH

CHAT between WORLDS - Engagement Global gGmbH

Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40
53113 Bonn
Germany

Telephone
+49 228 20717-724
E-Mail
chat[at]engagement-global.de
Description of the Organization

*What is CHAT between WORLDS?*
CHAT between WORLDS combines global learning with digital media. The programme is designed to address the perspectives of various target groups living in Asia, Africa, Latin America, or Southeast Europe: School classes and individuals can exchange experiences with students in Germany through online communication. That way, CHAT between the WORLDS overcomes geographical distances and offers the opportunity for authentic and personal encounters. School classes of all school types with students from the age of 10 can take part.

*What does a virtual exchange look like?*
At CHAT between WORLDS, there are two forms of CHATs: peer-to-peer CHATs and expert CHATs. During peer-to-peer CHATs, children and young people get in touch with school classes in Germany. While during expert CHATs, professionals share their expertise with students in Germany online. Depending on time differences and local internet connections, the virtual exchange can take place via live stream or via video messages. Before each CHAT, participants are prepared for the CHAT topic using methods of Global Learning. Both the content of the exchange and the rules of conduct during the CHAT are drawn up in advance. Through question and answer sessions, the participants learn with and from each other. However, other forms of digital experiences are also possible: For example, a digital scavenger hunt, a jointly designed online pin board, or a cooking campaign across the globe. The common languages of the virtual exchange are French, English, Spanish or German.
After the CHAT, the participants reflect on the knowledge and impressions they gained during the CHAT. The students are encouraged to think about their own courses of action, plan their own projects and subsequently implement them independently.

*Who is organizing CHAT between WORLDS?*
CHAT between WORLDS is implemented by five civil organisations in seven federal states of Germany (Baden-Wuerttemberg, Brandenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saarland, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia). CHAT between WORLDs is coordinated by Engagement Global gGmbH with funds from the Ministry of economic Cooperation and Development.

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Partner countries

Don Bosco Mondo e. V.

Don Bosco Mondo e. V.

Sträßchensweg 3
53113 Bonn
Germany

Telephone
+49 228 53965-69
Fax
+49 228 53965-68
E-Mail
info[at]don-bosco-mondo.de
Description of the Organization

By providing comprehensive education and vocational training, Don Bosco Mondo e. V. particularly supports disadvantaged children and adolescents in Africa, Asia, Latin America, ond Eostern Europe, enabling them to live independent lives.

Our reliable partners in this endeavour are the Salesians of Don Bosco. With over 7000 children and youth centres in more than 130 countries. Don Bosco provides young people with knowledge, skills, and orientation. The "Don-Bosco Pedagogy" is synonymous for loving care and professional support. lt does not only help young people to develop confidence in their own capabilities, but also conveys values as creativity, team spirit, tolerance, and respect. Our new name is meant to emphasise our commitment to this One World and the global responsibility that connects us here in Germany with people across the world."

German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer

German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer

Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße 2
67346 Speyer
Germany

Telephone
+49 6232 654-0
Fax
+49 6232 654-208
E-Mail
baumann-gaden[at]uni-speyer.de
Description of the Organization

This organisation focuses on continuing education for managerial staff in public administration.

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Partner countries

State Chancellery of Saxony

State Chancellery of Saxony
Department 31, International Affairs

Postanschrift: 01095 Dresden
Archivstraße 1
01097 Dresden
Germany

Telephone
+49 351 564-13350
E-Mail
christoph.schmitt[at]sk.sachsen.de
Description of the Organization

The Free State of Saxony supports the goal of a sustainable develop-ment according to the Millennium Declaration of the United Nations 2000. Sharing the responsibility with the federal government and the municipalities, the state of Saxony attempts to contribute to and
promote development cooperation. This was reconfirmed through the signing of the 2014 Resolution on Development Policy of the Minister Presidents of the German Federal States.

The state government of Saxony strives to carry out development co-operation as a cross-sectional task with the significant participation of the civil society and of the Development Policy Network of Saxony (Entwicklungspolitisches Netzwerk Sachsen e.V.). In particular, Saxony supports development education and information in schools so that, among other things, extracurricular all-day learning pro-grams can be provided. The State Ministry of Education supports the Co-ordination Centre of “Education for Sustainable Development”, which provides the framework for mutual exchange and networking of formal and informal education.

Partner countries