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IFA is looking for international professionals and volunteers in the fields of policy and society, media and culture, human rights and peace, and sustainable development and climate justice!

Apply now for 2-3 months funded stay in 2026 at a host organisation in Germany or CCP partner countries that suits your specific skills and expertise related to your field. You have the chance to establish new contacts and acquire transcultural skills during your work and exclusive formats hosted by CCP, such as transcultural workshops, networking and professional events. And meet other Fellows from all over the world!

Countries currently participating in the programme
Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.

The CCP-countries are agreed upon by ifa and the Federal Foreign Office, and may therefore vary from year to year.

Get your application ready and apply now!

Deadline: 10 December 2025

https://www.ifa.de/en/funding/ccp-fellowships/

The Cross Culture Programme Fellowships include:

2–3-month collaboration with a host organisation from the CCP network

Expenses for flight, visa, accommodation and a monthly stipend

Transcultural workshops and training on various topics

"FAKE NEWS IS A FAILED NEWS"

Stop spreading misinformation or mistaken information. Don't easily trust what you see in socmeds instead try to legit check every news or info that you'll see. Examine if it's fact or bluff will be a good move. If we follow these tips and advice that are included in the infographic we can stop asking the questions like:

HOW IT SPREAD RAPIDLY?
HOW TO STOP THIS MISINFORMATION?
WHERE IT CAME FROM?
WHEN IT WILL STOP?
WHAT IS THE FAKE DETAILS IN THIS INFOS?
etc.

Global (lack of) interest in Ukraine mapped by Google searches.

Unfortunately, not surprising!

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There are some simple steps you can take to help stop the spread of diseases like :

1) Avoid close contact with people with cold or flu-like illnesses.
2) Cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing.
3) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with water and soap

Rohingya faces genocide threat

Rohingya face genocide threat, rules UN top court | DW | 23.01.2020 The International Court of Justice says provisional measures must be implemented to protect Myanmar's Rohingya minority. In 2017, over 700,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh to escape violence by Myanmar security forces.

Aung San Suu Kyi must be held criminally accountable, along with her army commanders, for crimes committed.

Nobel Peace Laureates to Aung San Suu Kyi: Publicly Acknowledge Crimes Against Rohingya At International Court Of Justice | Stop Genocide As Nobel Peace laureates, we call on Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, to publicly acknowledge the crimes, including genocide, committed against

How Real Is Fake News?

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Call for Applications - Cross Culture Program 2020

Deadline for applications is 15th November 2019.

Are you interested in doing an internship in Germany with a renowned organization in your field of expertise? Do you want to discover Germany's culture and people for two to three months while being remunerated for your work and having travel cost and livelihood in Germany covered? Are you a young professional who has left university a while ago and starts to get established in his / her organization?

Then the "Cross Culture Program" organized by the German Federal Foreign Office together with the Institute for Foreign Relations (ifa) will interest you. Applications for the eight to twelve weeks' program should be filled out online by 15th November 2019. Please make sure that you are eligible before filling up the form. Find the most crucial information below. For application and recommendation letter forms as well as further information, please visit https://ifa-portal.rexx-recruitment.com/initiativstelle.htm…

The internship is designed for:
Young professionals / committed volunteers in the fields of
- Civic & citizenship education
- Digital civil society
- Policy and society
- Media and culture
- Human rights and peace
- Sustainable development

Aged between 23 and 45 years

Requirements:
- Good command of English (knowledge of German is welcome, but not required)
- Permanent employment / permanent volunteer involvement in Bangladesh

Benefits:
- All travel expenses covered (to Germany and back and in Germany)
- Monthly grant of 550 EUR
- Visa fees, accommodation, health insurance, cultural programs covered

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