ASA is a Programme of Engagement Global
Become a project partner
Many different project partners from countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Southeast Europe collaborate with the ASA Programme and enrich the personal and professional learning experiences of the participants with their work.
As a project partner in the ASA Programme, you will gain access to a pool of committed and qualified participants. They will bring international perspectives to your work, strengthening the global visibility of your impact and your commitment. Join us to discover the many opportunities for collaboration.
Organisations of international cooperation and the civil society
ASA NGO basic or ASA NGO global
The ASA Programme has many years of experience cooperating with governmental and non-governmental organisations, including implementing organisations of the German Development Cooperation, NGOs and foundations.
In mostly interdisciplinary teams, the participants make a professional contribution to a specific project that meets your needs as a project partner. For example, they work in reforestation campaigns or an ecotourism concept, conduct environmental education workshops or carry out research work. Participating in your project enables international exchange and mutual learning.
Project proposal: The project is based on a proposal from your institution in a partner country in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Southeast Europe – possibly in collaboration with other project partners.
Duration and region: The participants are working three months in your institution.
Participants: Participants are based in Germany and usually complete their projects in teams of two or three.
If you have already carried out a project within the framework of ASA basic, you can submit your project proposals each year by 15 August. All other project partners can submit their project proposals by 15 September. If you have any questions, please contact:
Project Proposal: The project is based on a joint proposal from a German project partner and you as a project partner from a country in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Southeast Europe.
Duration and region: The project phase lasts six months with the first three months in Germany, followed by three months in the partner country.
Participants: Participants work on their projects as part of an international team bringing together young people from Germany and a partner country in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Southeast Europe. They attend the ASA seminars together, which are conducted in English.
Find out more about the unique contribution you can make as a project partner in the global format here:
Contribution to the global format
You can submit your project proposals each year until 15 September. If you have any questions, please contact:
Companies and business-related organisations
ASApreneurs basic or global
ASApreneurs aims to support companies and business-related organisations that are committed to sustainable business practices and engage in international cooperation. ASApreneurs empowers young people to actively shape economic and social processes while developing sustainable solutions to global challenges. Working in interdisciplinary teams, participants contribute their expertise to a project tailored to your needs as project partners. For example, they may help develop a digital marketplace, support producers in the field of e-commerce, or create marketing materials for a fashion or recycling project.
Project proposal: The project is based on a joint proposal from a German project partner and you as a project partner from a country in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Southeast Europe.
Duration and region: The project phase lasts six months, with the first three months in Germany, followed by three months in the partner country.
Participants: Participants are based in Germany and usually complete their projects in teams of two or three.
The following link contains further information regarding the unique contribution you make as a project partner to the implementation of ASApreneurs.
You can submit your project proposals each year until 15 September.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Project proposal: The project is based on a joint proposal from a German project partner and you as a project partner from a partner country in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Southeast Europe.
Duration and region: The project phase lasts six months , with the first three months in Germany, followed by three months in the partner country.
Participants: Participants work on their projects as part of an international team comprising young people from Germany and a partner country in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Southeast Europe. They attend the ASA seminars together, which are conducted in English.
The following link contains further information regarding the unique contribution you make as a project partner to the implementation of ASApreneurs.
You can submit your project proposals each year until 15 September.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Universities and their partners from business and the civil society
ASA Academia basic or ASA Academia global
ASA Academia is designed for universities and their partners in business and civil society that implement international projects in the field of sustainability. The programme aims to better anchor the integration of sustainability in universitiy activities. A scholarship enables students to complement their academic work with practical experience in development policy.
The project proposal can build on an existing research project, allowing the students to develop and deepen their studies. After the project phase, participants return to their respective universities as change agents, bringing fresh insights and practical experiences to teaching and research - through bachelor and master theses or presentations – helping to inspire innovation and sustainability on campus.
Project proposal: The project is based on a joint proposal from a university institute with international projects and at least one project partner from a country in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Southeast Europe.
Duration and region: The project phase lasts six months and takes place three months in Germany, followed by three months at the partner country.
Participants: Participants are based in Germany and usually complete their projects in teams of two or three.
You can submit your project proposals each year until 15 September.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Project proposal: The project is based on a joint proposal from a university institute engaged in international projects and at least one project partner from a country in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Southeast Europe.
Duration and region: The project phase lasts six months , with the first three months in Germany, followed by three months in the partner country.
Participants: Participants work on their projects as part of an international team, bringing together young people from Germany and a partner country in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Southeast Europe. They attend the ASA seminars together, which are conducted in English.
Find out more about the unique contribution you can make as a project partner in the global format here.
Contribution to the global format
You can submit your project proposals each year until 15 September.
If you have any questions, please contact:
