Organizing city partnerships

Presentation

With more than 2200 city partnerships between the two countries, France and Germany have the highest density of institutionalized subnational cooperation worldwide.

The strong network between twin cities on a political, economic and social level is a fundamental aspect of the Franco-German partnership and provides a framework for a fruitful and close collaboration between many local associations, organizations and institutions in French and German twinned cities. Together with your French or German partners you are therefore able to independently organize exciting youth exchange programs while at the same time strengthening the bonds that hold our civil society together.

During an exchange with a partner city or region the participants have an opportunity to experience life in France or Germany first hand. While staying with host families and experiencing their everyday life, young people gain valuable experience and new perspectives.

During an exciting project with their peers, they can engage in work related to the protection of our environment, civil society engagement, the history and future of Europe or questions of social justice.

The FGYO supports you in organizing youth meetings, while funding group events and voluntary individual internships in the partner city or region as well as preparatory language courses.