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Atlantic Bridge connects young people from different cultures, ethnic groups and churches as a starting point for the art and mission of bridgebuilding. We mobilise and train young people to build friendships with each other and decrease stereotypes between them. Our vision is to support and send out youth from around the world to become ambassadors of understanding and respect.

Surf well!

John Oostdyk (Director)

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Our training center, De Vierslag, is undergoing renovation this year. If you would like to volunteer to come join a work team, let us know!

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Join a Dream Team -- a small team of interns who build up youth work in one of our regions.

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Up for a challenge! Join a First Contact Team to help build bridges in new regions. Visit schools, make new friends and help launch a new Bridgebuilders Club.

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Run for Youth

Opportunities >> Fundraising Projects

An AB team participates in the Antwerp Marathon each year as a fundraising project. Join us if you can! The next one is 19 April 2009. This marathon can be run as a relay with teams of five; and even if you don't run, perhaps you would consider supporting Atlantic Bridge and our runners by raising pledges on their behalf.

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November 2008 will mark the 20th Anniversary of Atlantic Bridge! There will be special events held in Zeeland, Netherlands, and in eastern PA, USA. If you are interested in attending, let us know!

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Challenge yourself and work with youth for a year in a cross-cultural environment

Young people ages 18-30 can join Atlantic Bridge through the EU European Volunteer Service. Our intern program is a unique experience and offers you the opportunity to help develop youth work and develop your self.

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In August of this year our International Youth Festival will be held in Nitra, Slovakia -- same venue as in 2005.

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Inspiring week in Nitra, Slovakia
International Youth Festival Nitra

80 kids and leaders from 10 different countries

Singing, dancing, crazy games, workshops, speakers, tough questions and lots of fun: the international youth festival of Atlantic Bridge was not that big, but full of inspiration!

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Bridgebuilders ONE in Jicin
BB One, JicinThe Bridgebuilders ONE in Jicin (CZE) took place from 26 July to 2 August. Young people from Czech Republic, Slovenia, Poland and the Netherlands came together for a week to build bridges to and with youth from Jicin.
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