What do we do?

Atlantic Bridge connects young people from different cultures, ethnic groups and conflicting worldviews as a starting point for the art and mission of bridgebuilding.

We mobilise and train young people to build bridges of friendship and of faith while exercising understanding and respect.

Our vision is to support and send out youth from around the world to help start new youth work.

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Life as an Intern

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

Older young people may come and join Atlantic Bridge for 3 months to a year as a volunteer. Ideal for a gap year experience or as an introduction to cross-cultural work with youth.

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Run for Youth

fundraising and fitness, the perfect combination!

Each year a team from Atlantic Bridge participates in the Antwerp Marathon, Belgium. If you are interested in running for us, either in this marathon or in another one near you, let us know!

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Youth Festivals

Festival 2008 - Nitra, Slovakia

International Youth Festivals are our "flagship event" where all Bridgebuilders come together under one roof for a week of learning, building friendships and having fun.

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Our Center

Our training center in Zeeland, Netherlands

This year our training center, "De Vierslag" has undergone some renovation. We are looking forward to making good use of it in new ways for visiting groups.

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First Contact Team

opportunity for older youth and youth leaders

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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20 jaar / 20 Years

Join us for a celebration!

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! Register for a workshop and find out more about how you can get involved in bridgebuilding.

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Exchanges

Tholen group hosts exchange

Each of our Bridgebuilders Clubs is linked with one or two other groups, and has the opportunity to both host an exchange and to make a visit to another group.

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BB Dream Team

Opportunity for older youth

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

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BB1:Jicin in pictures
Twenty five youth from five countries gathered in Jicin for a Bridgebuilders One week. Here is the story in picture form:

This event brought youth from very different backgrounds together to form one team. As they learned to build bridges with each other, their energy and inspiration also connected with people in town. Christian youth from The Netherlands were able to openly talk about their convictions with youth from the Czech Republic and Slovenia who were not familiar with church or faith.  The project in Jicin was coordinated by parents of Bridgebuilders in Jicin and hosted by the Czeskobratrska church.

 
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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