Call for applications: Participation in the next World Forum for Social and Solidarity Economy, October 26-31 in Bordeaux

Call for applications to participate in the next World Forum for the Social and Solidarity Economy from October 26 to 31 in Bordeaux (application deadline: 18.08.25)

The FGYO is looking for young people from Germany aged between 18 and 35 with a knowledge of French who are professionally or voluntarily active in the social and solidarity economy. In cooperation with the French-Quebec Youth Office (OFQJ) and the GSEF, we are offering these young people the opportunity to take part in this unique event and become part of a delegation of young people from France and Francophone countries. Participants will carry the voice of youth, share their perspectives and actively contribute to the inclusive economy of tomorrow.

Are you from Germany and work or volunteer in the social and solidarity economy? Would you like to give young people a voice on this important topic? Then take part in the Global Forum for Social and Solidarity Science (GSEF) in Bordeaux from October 26 to 31, 2025!

The GSEF is organized by the Global Forum for Social and Solidarity Economy and the City of Bordeaux. It aims to bring together an international network of local governments and civil society stakeholders to promote sustainable and inclusive development based on cooperation and solidarity.

In collaboration with the French-Quebec Youth Office (OFQJ) and the GSEF, the Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO) is offering young people from Germany the opportunity to take part in this unique event and become part of a delegation of young people from France and Francophone countries. Participants will carry the voice of youth, share their perspectives and actively contribute to the inclusive economy of tomorrow.

Are you interested?
You can find more information in our call for applications on the FGYO website.

Participation requirements
> You are between 18 and 35 years old at the time of the event.
> You have German citizenship and/or permanent residence in Germany.
> You work or volunteer in the social and solidarity sciences (SSW).
> You have a good knowledge of French (language of communication during the event).
> You can participate in the entire program (arrival on 26 October until 16:30, departure on 1 November after breakfast)

Application form

• A curriculum vitae
• A document (maximum one page) explaining your professional and academic reasons for wanting to participate in this event.
• A document introducing your institution and a specific issue that arises there and could be discussed during the solidarity hackathon.
• Any other documents you consider relevant to your application.

Application deadline: 18.08.2025

Please send your complete application documents by e-mail with the subject "Forum Gsef" to: