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Go abroad with the FGYO

Immerse yourself in the daily life of another country, get to know new people and places, speak a foreign language... A stay abroad is the best way to become familiar with other languages and cultures and to develop personally or professionally!

The FGYO and its partners invite children, teenagers, young adults, teachers and professionals in the field of youth work to go abroad to experience something new, to broaden their intercultural skills and to participate in exciting Franco-German or trilateral projects.

9,000,000

young people took part in exchange programmes

376,000

exchange programmes since 1963

190,000

participants each year

8,000

exchange meetings each year

International voluntary projects

1.8.2018 - 31.12.2028 - Germany

Would you like to get involved in international solidarity and volunteer to do social work? Why not commit yourself to a good caus...

Intercultural Youth Leaders

At all times - France

Organize and conduct intercultural meet-ups for young people from France, Germany and other countries!

Sporting encounters

at all times - Germany

Do you want to follow in the footsteps of Tony Parker or Usain Bolt? Why don’t you take part in the sports meetings funded by the ...

Kids and teenagers

under 18 years old

You are a member of a sports club, a drama or music group or an arts club? The FGYO supports extracurricular exchange programs where you meet like-minded people your age from France, Germany and other countries. Together you work on exciting projects in the fields of culture, sports, the arts or social work.

Go abroad as a kid or teenager

Sporting encounters

at all times - Germany

Do you want to follow in the footsteps of Tony Parker or Usain Bolt? Why don’t you take part in the sports meetings funded by the ...

Cultural encounters

at all times - France

Music, theater, dance, cinema, photography… Are the visual and fine arts your passion and do you enjoy being creative? Take part i...

Science encounters

at all times - France

Why does toast always land buttered-side down? What is the best way to fold a paper airplane? If you would like to find out the an...

Young adults

from 18 to 30 years old

Get to know France or Germany and gain work experience at the same time or get involved in a social project. Whether you are a pupil, a student, in vocational training or a youth leader or facilitator, the FGYO can help make it possible!

Go abroad as a young adult

Sporting encounters

at all times - Germany

Do you want to follow in the footsteps of Tony Parker or Usain Bolt? Why don’t you take part in the sports meetings funded by the ...

Intercultural Youth Leaders

At all times - France

Organize and conduct intercultural meet-ups for young people from France, Germany and other countries!

Teachers

The FGYO offers interesting intercultural training seminars for teachers where you can combine your experience abroad with the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.

Go abroad as a teacher

Training Courses for Teachers

At any time - Germany

Are you a teacher who would like to organize an international school exchange or revitalize an existing partnership with partner s...

Youth leaders, facilitators and trainers

The FGYO promotes a variety of trilateral training programs and continuing education courses, where you can combine your experience abroad with the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.

Go abroad as a youth leader, facilitators or trainer

Intercultural Youth Leaders

At all times - France

Organize and conduct intercultural meet-ups for young people from France, Germany and other countries!