Sharing worlds

You have had a great youth exchange experience? Tell us about it! Wondering what volunteering in Germany or Israel is really like? Insiders answer you! MyGIX is the place where we can discuss what is important to us: experiences that connect us. Topics that interest us. Worlds that we share.

Connecting with people

You want to stay in touch with your new friends from the youth exchange? On MyGIX you can start your own group. If your experiences in Israel or Germany happened a while ago, you can find old companions again and invite them. You want to learn Hebrew, Arabic or German? Find a tandem partner!

You want to become part of an active community? Register and get the mobile app!

Getting active locally

You want to implement a project in your city? Organize a local regulars' table, a lecture, a reading, whatever you like – and promote your event in the MyGIX event calendar! Everything is possible, if you want it.

Marketplace

A digital flea market where all small and big things around the German-Israeli exchange can be offered. First of all, of course, free places in exchange programs! But much more: You are looking for a language tandem or specific learning material? Here you will find what you are looking for. Even if you are seeking for an internship, a job or a room in the other country, the community on MyGIX will help you.

What's happening on MyGIX?

This is a selection of posts from the MyGIX community. If you want to read more – log in or register!

17.04.2025
Call for applications: Shimon Peres Prize 2025
The Shimon Peres Prize is awarded annually to two outstanding German-Israeli projects. With this award, the German-Israeli Future Forum Foundation and the Federal Foreign Office commemorate the former Israeli President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres. The prize honors initiatives by young people who are committed to our democratic societies. Two winning projects receive 10,000 Euro each in prize money. Apply here till April 30!
You wanna know how it feels to win the prize? Ask @Lena Pierskalla and @Roy Shaul! You wanna know more about the application process? Ask @Annika Finken or @Daniel Cohen who work for the Future Forum!
Read and discuss on MyGIX
16.04.2025
Resilience Through Music – In Memory of Yotam Haim
On 7:00 pm at 28.04.2025 (CEST UTC+02:00)
AJC Berlin, Hillel Deutschland and Zusammen Berlin invite to an evening with Jerusalem-based drummer and musician Tuval Haim, who will talk about resilience and how music can help us navigate through times of crisis. Tuval Haim is currently working on a commemorative album called “Darkness into Light”, dedicated to his brother Yotam, who was taken captive by Hamas from his home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7, 2023. After months in captivity, Yotam managed to escape, but he was tragically killed accidentally by the IDF. The exact location will be communicated after registration and approximately 24 hours before the event. Refreshments will be served. Register here.
Berlin, Germany
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25.03.2025
Call for proposals: Short-term scholarships for exchanges between Israeli and German civil society organizations
The project "Network Israel - Solidarity with the Democratic Civil Society in Israel" offers short-term scholarships to Israeli multipliers for networking with German civil society organizations. The aim is to deepen existing cooperation and exchange knowledge in the face of common challenges to democratic coexistence. The exchange also aims to develop joint projects.
Amount: 2,000 euros to cover living costs for a stay of 2 to 4 weeks in Germany. The scholarship will be paid as a lump sum.
Reimbursement of travel expenses: up to 1,000 euros (on presentation of receipts)
The application deadline is 17 April 2025!
Read and discuss on MyGIX
20.09.2024
INVITATION to Shimon Perez Prize Award Ceremony
In the aftermath of the brutal Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, numerous Israeli civil society organizations and individuals united to support the affected communities. In honor of the remarkable efforts made, the German-Israeli Future Forum is presenting the Shimon Peres Special Prize 🏆, awarded only this year, to an Israeli civil society initiative that has provided outstanding voluntary support since October 7. On top of that two German-Israeli cooperation projects will receive the Shimon Peres Prize 🏅🏅 and come together in Berlin to send a powerful message of solidarity and support for those advocating for strong and pluralistic relationships.
The award ceremony will take place on October 31 in Berlin. 🎼 The Revolution Orchestra from Israel will provide the musical accompaniment for the evening with songs in Hebrew and Arabic, followed by a reception with some drinks and a vegetarian buffet. 🥨 🍹 Register HERE until October 15!
Read and discuss on MyGIX

The name of ConAct says it all: Acting together...

in the field of German-Israeli youth contacts
with the different generations that have contributed to their development
with the German partners and interested parties
with the Israeli friends

If you need information about the German-Israeli youth exchange, please have a look at our website:

www.conact-org.de

The Israel Youth Exchange Authority is the coordinating body for international youth relations in Israel and ConAct's partner organization. It operates with the support of the Israeli Ministry of Higher Education and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MyGIX is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.

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