African-German Youth Office
Young people and young experts
Would you like to conduct a sustainability project with a youth group or put your professional skills to good use on your neighbouring continent?
Clubs, groups, associations and other organisations
If you’re looking to get your youth group involved in an African-German exchange project on sustainable development, the AGYO can provide funding and support.
Enterprises
Are you an employer who would like to find out more about how you can offer a young expert an assignment through the AGYO?
Quote of the Federal Minister
The young generation in Europe and Africa holds the key to the future in its own hands. They can only overcome the challenges facing the global community if they work together. That is why we have founded the African-German Youth Office - to find solutions for sustainable development, working hand in hand.
THE AGYO IN 2 MINUTES
OUR PROGRAMMES
WHY AN AFRICAN-GERMAN YOUTH OFFICE?
THE CONTRACT FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR ONE WORLD
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Which has the smallest area?
The federal state of Saarland in Germany is 2,571 km² in size. Berlin has an area of 891km²- At 459km², the group of around 115 Seychelles islands is even smaller than Germany’s capital and the smallest country in Africa.
What is the size ratio between Europe and Africa?
Africa is the second largest continent on Earth, after Asia. Europe’s area is only a third of that of Africa. Map distortions often cause the African continent to look smaller than it is. In fact, Germany would fit into Africa 84 times.
Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of female members of parliament?
At 61%, Rwanda has the largest share of female members of parliament in the world! In Germany’s Bundestag, 32% of the members are female, putting Germany in 47th position globally, not far behind Zimbabwe in 45th place. The global average is 25%.
Which is older - the European Union (EU) or the African Union (AU)?
The EU as we know it today was founded in 1992. The AU emerged from its predecessor 10 years later (2002) Although they are structured and work differently, both organisations aim to promote close regional cooperation.
Roughly how many languages are spoken on the African continent?
There are slightly more than 2,000 different languages in Africa - that’s more than 25% of the languages spoken around the world. Another reminder of the incredible dimensions and diversity of the African continent, with its 55 countries and 1,216 billion inhabitants.
Which country has the largest expanse of glaciers?
The 5,895m high Mount Kilimanjaro is surrounded by an expanse of glaciers measuring an estimated 1.5km². A hard act to follow for the five German glaciers in the Alps, with an area of 0.5km² However, global warming poses an acute risk for all glaciers.
In Germany, around 20% of the population is younger than 20. What is the percentage in Africa (approximately)?
Roughly one in two Africans are younger than 20, making Africa the world’s youngest continent on average. That amount of young people means there is huge potential for creativity, innovation and sharing ideas.
Who has to contribute to achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) set out in the UN’s agenda 2030?
In 2015, the international community agreed on 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). When it comes to achieving those goals, each of us can do their part. The AGYO can help you play an active role in sustainable development.
Which of the following rivers is longest?
With a length of 6,671 kilometres, the Nile is the longest river in Africa and, indeed, the world. The Congo runs 4,374 kilometres across Africa. The Rhine is Germany’s longest river, with a total length of 1,233 kilometres, making the Nile almost six times as long.
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Which has the smallest area?
The federal state of Saarland in Germany is 2,571 km² in size. Berlin has an area of 891km²- At 459km², the group of around 115 Seychelles islands is even smaller than Germany’s capital and the smallest country in Africa.
Did you know... ?
What is the size ratio between Europe and Africa?
Africa is the second largest continent on Earth, after Asia. Europe’s area is only a third of that of Africa. Map distortions often cause the African continent to look smaller than it is. In fact, Germany would fit into Africa 84 times.
Did you know... ?
Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of female members of parliament?
At 61%, Rwanda has the largest share of female members of parliament in the world! In Germany’s Bundestag, 32% of the members are female, putting Germany in 47th position globally, not far behind Zimbabwe in 45th place. The global average is 25%.
Did you know... ?
Which is older - the European Union (EU) or the African Union (AU)?
The EU as we know it today was founded in 1992. The AU emerged from its predecessor 10 years later (2002) Although they are structured and work differently, both organisations aim to promote close regional cooperation.
Did you know... ?
Roughly how many languages are spoken on the African continent?
There are slightly more than 2,000 different languages in Africa - that’s more than 25% of the languages spoken around the world. Another reminder of the incredible dimensions and diversity of the African continent, with its 55 countries and 1,216 billion inhabitants.
Did you know... ?
Which country has the largest expanse of glaciers?
The 5,895m high Mount Kilimanjaro is surrounded by an expanse of glaciers measuring an estimated 1.5km². A hard act to follow for the five German glaciers in the Alps, with an area of 0.5km² However, global warming poses an acute risk for all glaciers.
Did you know... ?
In Germany, around 20% of the population is younger than 20. What is the percentage in Africa (approximately)?
Roughly one in two Africans are younger than 20, making Africa the world’s youngest continent on average. That amount of young people means there is huge potential for creativity, innovation and sharing ideas.
Did you know... ?
Who has to contribute to achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) set out in the UN’s agenda 2030?
In 2015, the international community agreed on 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). When it comes to achieving those goals, each of us can do their part. The AGYO can help you play an active role in sustainable development.
Did you know... ?
Which of the following rivers is longest?
With a length of 6,671 kilometres, the Nile is the longest river in Africa and, indeed, the world. The Congo runs 4,374 kilometres across Africa. The Rhine is Germany’s longest river, with a total length of 1,233 kilometres, making the Nile almost six times as long.