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?
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Quote of the Federal Minister
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The African-German Youth Office promotes ties between Africa and Germany and facilitates opportunities for young people to work together on new ideas for a sustainable future – as part of a global community and with the courage to see things from a different perspective.
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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In Germany, around 20% of the population is younger than 20. What is the percentage in Africa (approximately)?
Possible answers:
- A: 20 %
- B: 30 %
- C: 50 %
Correct answer: C
Explanation:
Who has to contribute to achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) set out in the UN’s agenda 2030?
Possible answers:
- A: Governments
- B: Businesses
- C: Everyone, including you
Correct answer: C
Explanation:
What is the size ratio between Europe and Africa?
Possible answers:
- A: 1:3
- B: 1:8
- C: 1:84
Correct answer: A
Explanation:
Which is older - the European Union (EU) or the African Union (AU)?
Possible answers:
- A: EU
- B: AU
- C: Both the same
Correct answer: A
Explanation:
Which has the smallest area?
Possible answers:
- A: Seychelles
- B: Saarland
- C: Berlin
Correct answer: A
Explanation:
Which of the following rivers is longest?
Possible answers:
- A: Rhine
- B: Congo
- C: Nile
Correct answer: C
Explanation:
Which country has the largest expanse of glaciers?
Possible answers:
- A: Germany
- B: Tanzania
- C: Mali
Correct answer: B
Explanation:
Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of female members of parliament?
Possible answers:
- A: Germany
- B: Rwanda
- C: Zimbabwe
Correct answer: B
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Roughly how many languages are spoken on the African continent?
Possible answers:
- A: 200
- B: 2000
- C: 20 000
Correct answer: B
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