Anniversary of the EnSA program: shaping the future through exchange

Anniversary of the EnSA program: shaping the future through exchange

a festival for the exchange: 20 years of Ensa in the sign of global education

07.03.2025 - 07:30

Engagement Global gGmbH

On March 11, 2025, a significant celebration will take place in the Zoo Palast in Berlin, which recognizes the 20th anniversary of the development policy school exchange program (EnSA). This event, which is led by Federal Minister of Development Svenja Schulze, not only emphasizes the success of the program, but also shows how profound exchange of young people can influence society.

The EnSA program enables students from Germany to get in touch with peers from different parts of the world, such as Africa, Asia, Latin America and Southeast Europe. With these intercultural encounters, the participants have the opportunity to explore global topics and to reflect on their own role in the world. The strong message of the program: take responsibility together and actively take on changes.

"Every encounter is an opportunity for tolerance and understanding," emphasizes Minister Schulze. "With Ensa, the young people learn how important it is to distinguish facts of false information and to work for a fairer future." This educational approach not only promotes the personal development of the participants, but also contributes to strengthening civil society.

The meaning of global thinking also becomes clear in the experiences of former participants such as Niklas Waubke and Maxine Gömann. "Ensa made it clear to me that we can all influence our actions," explains Waubke, who is committed to political participation after getting to know different perspectives through Ensa. "The program helped me to look at the world from a new perspective."

Initially, it may seem challenging to deal with topics such as climate change or social inequality. But EnSA offers the tools and the network to become active: from the design of sustainable projects in schools to the creation of intercultural media. Teachers like Ecki Kreye emphasize the enormous value of such exchange programs: "The learning experiences that the pupils do at Ensa are incomparable - often more value than a whole year in the classroom."

The ceremony on March 11th is not only a celebration of success, but also an invitation to the community, the importance of education initiatives for a fairer world. Under the motto "Learn together. Act together." not only will important voices from politics and education have their say, but also the students themselves who act as the ambassador of the program.

Engagement Global, the organization behind Ensa, plays a central role in this development. It promotes projects and initiatives that help combine individuals and communities across national borders. This networking is essential at a time when global challenges such as climate change and social injustice appear more pressing than ever

summarized, the ENSA program offers a valuable platform for young people to overcome borders, appreciate diversity and actively work for a better future. The ceremony in Berlin is a step to sensitize the general public to the importance of such initiatives and to further promote commitment to global cooperation.