{"id":8799,"date":"2023-06-29T16:01:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T16:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fvms.de\/kreisau-krzyzowa-2\/the-present\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:59:35","slug":"the-present","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fvms.de\/en\/kreisau-krzyzowa-2\/the-present\/","title":{"rendered":"The Present"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Place for Encounters and Dialogue<\/h1>\n\n\n

Kreisau\/Krzy\u017cowa is a vibrant place of encounters and dialogue<\/strong>. For over 30 years, young people from diverse countries and cultural backgrounds have gathered here. They learn from and with one another, experience the strength of intercultural community, and are empowered in their societal engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These international meetings build bridges between nations, religions, and generations, creating a foundation for shaping a shared future<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Young people from Lubsko (PL) and Forst (DE) get to know each other playfully, transcending language barriers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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During the \u201cModel International Criminal Court,\u201d participants learn to advocate for human rights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Where do I stand, and where do others stand? At \u201cRoots and Borders,\u201d young people exchange views on identity, migration, and border demarcation. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Kreisau estate offers ample space for engaging educational programmes and encounters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The inclusive programme \u201cBridging the Gap\u201d acts as a kaleidoscope of meetings, where young people connect worlds through the power of community and creative exchange.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Seminars, lectures, and events are held in the stately castle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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At \u201cUprooted,\u201d trainers and educators examine the history of stolen children during World War II and develop methods to address this topic with young people.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kreisau connects civil society. The \u201cBosch Alumni Meeting\u201d in Kreisau is, for many, a reunion with old friends, a rediscovery of Kreisau, and an opportunity to reflect on and renew their civic engagement. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The \u201cInternational Inclusive Dance Festival\u201d 2022 featured the raising of the Ukrainian flag as a gesture of solidarity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cMusic for Future\u201d creates movement: building musical communities, fostering integration and understanding, and offering music as a beacon of hope for peace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cOnce Upon Today… in Europe\u201d strengthens the exchange of memory cultures in Europe. Educators develop methods to explore historical narratives and personal biographies with young people. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A visit to the outdoor exhibition \u201cCourage and Reconciliation\u201d is a staple of every school exchange in Kreisau, including for participants from Wroc\u0142aw and Wiesbaden. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The historic House on the Hill radiates its unique charm, even in winter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Young people from nearly every European country participate in Kreisau\u2019s projects, with most coming from Germany, Poland, and Ukraine. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Breaking down barriers is a core goal of Kreisau\u2019s inclusive projects.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2014, the high-calibre international chamber music festival \u201cKrzy\u017cowa-Music\u201d has been held in Kreisau.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Upside-down perspectives foster creativity. At the \u201cLittle Art Forge,\u201d children unleash their creative talents. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Participants in a networking event discuss the future of educational work in the field of socio-ecological transformation and explore the possibilities of German-Polish collaboration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The outdoor exhibition \u201cCourage and Reconciliation\u201d offers remarkable insights, even from a distance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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At the start of the summer holidays, clowns from the \u201cRed Noses Foundation\u201d surprise Ukrainian children from Kreisau and its surroundings with a special performance. This, too, is part of Krzy\u017cowa\u00b4s Ukraine Support. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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