Welcome at
ZMO-Jugend e. V.
Transcultural education and meeting center (TBBS) for young people

Forum theater

Forum theater is an interactive form of theater in which personal experiences and social issues are dealt with creatively on stage. A problem is presented in a scene and the audience can actively intervene to try out new solutions. The aim is to express one’s own stories and conflicts, to change perspectives and to find new paths together. Everyone between the ages of 11 and 27 is welcome to get involved – we listen and see you as you are. Forum theater encourages creativity, self-development and dialogue with one another. In forum theater, we come together to work on personal experiences and social issues through creative scenes. We don’t play out ready-made scripts, but develop the scenes together – everyone contributes their own ideas and everyone can actively intervene, change the plot and try out new solutions. You will perform your own stories on stage in various exercises and play situations and have the opportunity to try out and reflect on alternative approaches. It’s about being creative, expressing yourself and finding new perspectives together.

Kre-AKTIV-café

The Kre-aktiv-café focuses on handicrafts, tailoring and independent creative ACTIVITY. Here we learn the basics of sewing, embroidery and crochet and work together on small sewing projects. We deal with topics such as upcycling, creating patterns and promoting sustainability through creative techniques. The aim is not only to develop craft skills, but also to find practical and environmentally conscious solutions. Feel free to bring any special fabrics or materials you would like to use – otherwise we have a selection of materials available. Over time, we also plan exciting excursions that expand the creative café and offer inspiring insights into the world of handicrafts and tailoring.

Learning café for girls and women

The learning café for girls and women offers a protected space in which homework, everyday issues or job applications can be worked on together with the support of social education worker. In the first part, the focus is on practical help with specific tasks. In the second part, we focus on individual topics that the participants bring in themselves: Whether it’s the menstrual cycle, professional orientation, sexuality, images of women, social pressure or questions about school and training – everything that is relevant will be discussed together and dealt with creatively. We would also like to go on excursions together on these topics, such as visiting exhibitions, workshops, discussions or expert talks.

Non-binary people who identify with the topics and structure of this learning café are also very welcome. There is space here for exchange, reflection and the development of solutions to issues that affect everyday life and living.

Learning café for boys and men

The learning café for boys and men offers a supportive and creative learning environment in which homework, everyday issues or job applications are worked on together with the help of social pedagogues. In the first phase of the meeting, the focus is on targeted support with specific tasks. In the second part, the space is opened up to discuss individual topics and work on them creatively or thematically. The participants provide the impetus: whether it’s professional orientation, images of masculinity, social pressure, forms of expression or multilingualism and culture – together we find solutions and exchange ideas. We also want to go on excursions together, such as visits to exhibitions, workshops, seminars or discussions.
Non-binary people are also welcome in this gender-specific space if they can identify with the topics and structure. The Lerncafé not only promotes learning, but also personal dialog and reflection on important topics in life.

Youth dance group RaiDa

The Youth dance group RaiDa has formed at our facility. They meet at our facility to learn, try out and practise their own choreographies and various Asian “K-Pop” dances. If you also enjoy dancing, then come along and get to know the group.

This offer is self-organized. This means that the young people organize the meetings themselves. All you need is to enjoy dancing in a group. Come along and give it a try. We look forward to seeing you!

This offer is aimed at all young people aged 16 and over.

Project for Women with Migration and Refugee Background

The project promotes sociocultural exchange and integration processes for women with migration and refugee backgrounds. It offers opportunities for mutual encounters, exchange, and independent activities. Women of all nationalities come together to discuss current topics, questions, concerns, or personal ideas. Especially women who are new to Dresden can find orientation and support through this project.

The offer includes childcare during the sessions!

This offer is for women with migration and refugee backgrounds.

Volleyball

We play volleyball together every Monday in the summer in the Ostragehege sports park and in the fall/winter in the gym of the 44th elementary school in Dresden. It is not necessary for you to have any previous experience. The main thing is that you enjoy playing in a group. Please bring sportswear and indoor shoes with light-colored soles. We look forward to seeing you!

This offer is for everyone aged 14 and up who enjoys sports.

Robotics

Robotics is an interdisciplinary field of engineering, technology, and natural sciences. In this course, you can learn how to independently assemble, program, and creatively use small robots. We look forward to seeing you!

This offer is for all children aged 8 to 12 years.

Registration is required via email: zmo-jugend@web.de

Oriental Dance

We offer Oriental Dance for girls and young women. In this class, you will learn the basics of belly dancing and how to move to Oriental music. All you need to bring is a love for dance and a willingness to move together in the group. We look forward to seeing you!

This offer is for all women aged 14 and up.

Registration is required via email: zmo-jugend@web.de

Open Studio

In the Open Studio “The World is Colorful,” you can explore artistic activities such as painting and sculpting under guidance. Together, we create pictures with various colors and sculptures using different materials. We look forward to seeing you!

This offer is for all children aged 6 to 14 years.

Registration is required via email: zmo-jugend@web.de

Open Meet-Up

The open youth meet-up is open to all young people aged 11 to 20 (with or without a migration or refugee background). This meet-up is a place for getting to know each other. Here, you can listen to music and use the available musical instruments, play foosball, table tennis, billiards, or chess, surf the internet, cook, or simply chill — or even do your homework.

It is a place where you can spend time with your friends, meet new people, and where YOU can bring in your ideas, wishes, and interests. We are excited to hear your suggestions and look forward to seeing you!

This offer is for everyone aged 11 to 20 years.

Mother*-Child Meet-Up

The Mother-Child Meet-Up is open to all *parents with children aged 0-3 years. Here, you can connect and exchange experiences with other parents, as well as give your child the opportunity to interact with other children before starting daycare. Together, we play, sing, and eat with the children. Feel free to come by. We look forward to seeing you!

This offer is for parents with children aged 0-3 years.

Music Room

In the music room, you can try your hand at the electric guitar, bass, drums, piano, various percussion instruments, or the microphone as a singer. Maybe you’ve always wanted to start a band, or you already have one but don’t know where to practice. Feel free to stop by and make music with us or on your own.

This offer is for everyone aged 11 to 20 years.

Literature Workshop

In the literature workshop, we learn together how stories are written and how we can write our own. In a playful manner, we dive into the world of poetry, literature, and linguistic art. It is not necessary to speak fluent German to participate. Feel free to stop by and give it a try with us. We look forward to seeing you!

This offer is for everyone aged 12 to 20 years.

Youth Dance Group

As part of our open youth club, a dance group for girls has formed. They meet at our facility to learn, try out, and practice their own choreographies and various modern dances. If you also love dancing and want to have fun, feel free to stop by and get to know the group.

This group is self-organized. This means that the young people arrange the meetings themselves. All you need is a passion for dancing in a group. Come by and give it a try. We look forward to seeing you!

This offer is for all young women aged 12 and up.

Jam Session

Every last Saturday of the month, the JamCLUB takes place. The stage at our community center is open to all musicians. Here, you can showcase and develop your musical skills in an intercultural environment. International music, various genres, improvisations, and autobiographical lyrics attract more and more people of different nationalities. Listeners are warmly welcome.

This offer is for everyone aged 16 and above.

International Girls and Women’s Meet-Up

Girls and Women of different nationalities come together at our facility to get to know each other, exchange ideas, and engage in activities. We offer alternating sessions of sports, like dance or yoga, and creative activities, ranging from drawing to handicrafts. Feel free to drop by, make new connections, and discuss important topics of your everyday life with other women.

This offer is for all girls and women.

Wood Workshop

In the woodworking workshop, we learn together how to creatively work with the natural material wood. Participants are introduced to the basics of carving, wood burning, and manual woodworking techniques. Under guidance, you can work together on small, personal ideas and projects. We look forward to seeing you!

This offer is for all children aged 10 and up.

Registration is required via email: zmo-jugend@web.de