by Isaac from Rwanda Two months I am already as a South-North volunteer in the Youth Center Lütgendortmund. Two months I am already in this beautiful country. I have gained a lot of experiences. I have found friends and relatives here. I am happy to be here and I am working. We have different offers and programs for young people and children. They help me to progress with the German language. I had the opportunity to go to the Kirchentag in Nuremberg and study the Bible again. Once again I am very surprised how hungry Christians are for the Word of God, and it is a great joy to be here. I thank those who help us and those who live with us, and I pray that they will continue to care for us.

by Roselva from Indonesia Hello. My name is Roselva Manalu but everyone here called me Selva. I had to wait two months before my flight to Germany was planned. It makes me nervous, yet I fill my days in Indonesia with fascinating activities. Previously, I was a final semester student as a student at a university in Indonesia. And to fill my days, I made a research that became a requirement for my graduation. I graduated on May 30th and got my S.Pd. although not yet officially because I haven't graduated yet. In my opinion, the delay in my departure schedule is not a misfortune but a way from God so that I can finish my studies first. In my perspective, one thing is implied: all of God's plans are perfect. I can't wait

by Frida from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and from Germany First of all, I would like to thank God for accompanying me during my volunteer year in Germany. I can’t say that everything was easy while I was in Germany and even less that everything was difficult, but I will say that there were wonderful moments and a little worry about the language (German) because here in Germany the lack of knowledge of the German language really hinders many things like: Communication, work, relationships, travel, shopping, etc. But I had made an effort to master the language a little bit and also thanks to the Ecumenism Unit, a private teacher was found to teach me the language. I also took the exam and before I came home I had passed my exam

We are happy, to be here. We are the new volunteers in the volunteershouse and our names are: Phaskal, Isaac, Nisha, and Helen. We are coming from different countries which are Indonesia, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, and India.

“The more we travel, the more we learn”  [01.04 - 10.04.2023]     Ten days at Taizé were amazing days with my group from Dortmund, also in meeting different people from different countries, having different kinds of food and getting to know different languages and experiencing a mixture of weather conditions(Windish, Rainy and Sunny). I personally enjoyed and had a great time in Taize. The discussions that we had, the games and altogether the time spent with my bible group is simply amazing.Though it is hard for me to connect with unknown people, I am happy that I have spent time in meeting new people and built conversations with the unknown. This place helped me spend time for myself and to learn more about being independent,the people_the differences, the similarities, the responsibilities.The Resurrection Day(Easter) celebration

Hello alle, Schöne Grüße aus Indonesien. My name is Roselva Theresia Manalu – but I am more commonly known as Selva. I am 21 years old and I am still a 8th semester student of the Chemistry Education Study Program at the Universitas Negeri Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia. I come from Sumatera, Indonesia and here, I live with my parents and my cute little sister.  I am a representative of my church, HKBP (Huria Kristen Batak Protestant) or Batak Christian Protestant Church, and I was given the opportunity to volunteer as a kindergarten teacher. I enjoy reading, especially romance and mystery, and I’m working on improving my language skills, which are currently average. I hope that during this program, I will develop friendships with friends who live with me in Dortmud. I also want

Praise be to God! Hallo Leute I am Nishadini (Nisha) Perera from Colombo, Sri Lanka. I am 26 years old and I live with my father, mother and younger brother. I studied at Methodist College. I have completed my BA degree in Christian Culture, Western Classical Culture and Mass Communication also I have done my Masters in Christian Culture. I have worked at a Korean NGO (KFHI – Korea Food for the Hungry International in Sri Lanka) for more than 5 years. I have a lot of friends and we hang out whenever we have time. I am excited to join this volunteers’ group because I know that the experiences I am about to gain from this programme will forever make a huge impact in my life.