Building a dry stone wall together and overcoming cultural walls in the process
BWBW is a youth exchange program bringing together young people from Switzerland, Israel, Palestine, South Tyrol, Northern Italy, and Ireland, Northern Ireland. During one week, they work together on building a traditional dry stone wall. At the same time, they experience each other’s cultures through discussions, outdoor activities, and cooking together. The project focuses on the walls between cultures – and how we can overcome them.
A project of the Nature Culture Association
The Naturkultur association was founded in Solothurn in 2010. The organization focuses on offering intercultural and personality-enhancing outdoor activities. The association is politically and religiously neutral. Naturkultur is a member of the Swiss umbrella organization for youth organizations SAJV, the Swiss Association of Dry Stone Masons SVTSM and at Intermundo, the umbrella organization for the promotion of youth exchanges.
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Naturkultur is made up of experts from the fields of youth work, coaching, agriculture, cultural and social work and environmental education. Networked in these areas, the association guarantees high-quality offers and professional management. Naturkultur is closely networked nationally and internationally with partner organizations.