International Youth Meeting Dachau Remember – Connect – Understand – Shape the Future

CODE: ICJA2505

Work:

Remember – Connect – Understand – Shape the Future is our guiding slogan since 1987. We will learn about the history of the concentration camp Dachau and other aspects of National Socialism in Germany. We will always ask: What did we learn? How do we remember today? Where do we still find racism, antisemitism, and discrimination? The program consists of different workshops, trips, movies, eyewitness talks, guided tours through the Memorial Site, tours in Dachau and Munich. There is also time for personal conversation, playing music or games.
We invite participants to contribute to the programme: You can send us your ideas for our show at the public IYM festival in the middle of IYM Dachau (dancing, singing, theatre…) Feel free to contact project management in advance.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation is provided at the Max Mannheimer House in rooms for four people. The participation fee includes full board, lodging and program costs. The hostel will supply bed linen; sleeping bags are not allowed.

Location and leisure

There will be free time for fun and games, entertainment, getting to know the people, etc. However, please note that there is no time for self-organized trips during IYM Dachau.

Project hosted by

Since 1983, the International Youth Meeting Dachau has been a place for young people from all over the world to discuss issues concerning the past, the present and the future. They take a look at the history of the former Dachau concentration camp, National Socialism and present forms of exclusion, racism and discrimination. The principles of exchanging ideas, experiencing different cultural backgrounds, as well as Holocaust education are the core ideas of the International Youth Meeting. It is primarily organized by a team of international volunteers. Survivors of the National Socialist regime and their descendants share the experiences and personal consequences of persecution.
In March 1933, one of the first Nazi concentration camps was established in the town of Dachau, near Munich. The Dachau concentration camp soon became a model for other concentration camps and also a place where SS Men were trained. Until 1945, over 206,000 people from different countries were imprisoned in Dachau. About 41,500 prisoners died from terror and the consequences of inhuman practices, diseases, exhaustion and hunger. In 1965, due to the initiative of some survivors, the memorial site was established. And in 1983, the first IYM Dachau organized by young people of the region, took place.

Directions to meeting point

Additional comments

- There are additional fees to pay via bank transfer before the start.
Additional costs: An additional fee of 270 EUR included in boarding, lodging and the program.
Early bird discount: If you apply before April 16th, the fee is only 220 EUR.
We will provide bank details with the infosheet.

- During the placement process, we will ask participants for an additional motivation letter.

- You should have a working knowledge of English (at least B1) to communicate without any difficulties.