Encounter and understanding
Our support
Would you like to organise an exchange project or establish new contacts with partner organisations in Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, Central Asia or the Baltic States? We support your projects!
The West-Eastern Encounters Foundation supports youth encounters, cooperation between initiatives and associations, school projects and much more, whether it’s a climate workshop, history workshop, concert, meeting or sporting event.
We advise those seeking funding on how to plan their encounter programmes sustainably and apply for funding.
Our Blog
Youth Voices for Climate Dialogue
Are you interested in climate, environmental, or biodiversity issues and would like to join a German-Armenian environmental project? As part of the project “Youth Voices for Climate Dialogue,” we warmly invite you to take part in a youth exchange in Armenia from 13–20 June 2026.
Annual Report 2025
A year full of encounters, collaborations, and new momentum: the annual report offers insights into the projects, partnerships, and developments that shaped the foundation’s work in 2025. The report highlights projects, partnerships, and activities that supported cultural exchange and cooperation throughout the year.
Leipzig-Yerevan Cultural Year
In 2026, the West-Eastern Encounters Foundation will be focusing on Armenia as a key priority. The year will commence with the launch of the Leipzig-Yerevan Cultural Year, which will be accompanied by a series of events throughout 2026.
Our mission
The West-Eastern Encounters Foundation promotes encounters between civil societies in Germany and the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The Foundation also develops its own formats and projects in collaboration with partners at home and abroad. More.
Our initiatives
The West-Eastern Encounters Foundation is a sponsor and is also active with its own formats and collaborations. We organise seminars, conferences and individual events to bring together people with an interest in and commitment to the subject to exchange ideas. Our goal is to strengthen networks, promote dialogue, and develop sustainable long-term cooperation. More.
Our statements on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
The invasion by Russian troops is bringing suffering and violence to the Ukrainian people. It is threatening international understanding and cooperation for the foreseeable future. We stand in solidarity with those affected and call for a return to the negotiating table.
Read the full statement here.
The foundation is a member of the Federal Association of German Foundations.
The foundation supports the principles of good foundation practice.
Stiftung West-Östliche Begegnungen | Nicolaihaus | Brüderstr. 13 | 10178 Berlin | Germany
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