In 2020, the German War Graves Commission used the ideas from young Europeans collected at the meeting “Youth for Peace” to launch an innovative project. The occasion was the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. The new Volksbund project combines encounter, reconciliation and education in a youth-oriented form: PEACE LINE. Peace Ambassadors wanted. 

On the PEACE LINE routes, you will travel with young people between 18 and 26 from different countries for two weeks through several European countries. The group will visit places of remembrance of both world wars, the division of Europe and the European Unification. On the PEACE LINE Spotlights, you will visit one city for six days. Pedagogically experienced teamers will accompany the journey.

You will learn together about the historical events of these places and about the different existing perspectives that show how the same events are told in different stories. In this way, you will experience that the history you learned in school is not necessary the history that other young people from Europe learn in their countries or regions. It is one of the main goals of PEACE LINE to show you the existence of different historical perspectives and to discuss with you the origins and consequences of these stories.

PEACE LINE is carried out by the German War Graves Commission as the so-called lead partner, but is supported by a broad alliance of partners. The whole project is financed by the German Federal Foreign Office.

The German War Graves Commission is a recognised and modern actor in the culture of remembrance and commemoration. It safeguards the memory of the victims of wars and tyranny by caring for the graves and relatives as well as through commemorative and educational work, understands their death as a mission for peace and reconciliation work and thus makes its contribution to the promotion of the European idea.

A PEACE LINE Spotlight is a further developed form of the existing routes. A smaller international group of young people travels to a city, visits museums, memorials and places of remembrance with educational support, and puts their own (national) narratives to the test.
The Spotlights take place over a period of 6 days with a group of 20 participants and 2 teamers.

PEACE LINE is open to all European young people, but you should bring the following with you:

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You should have a solid knowledge of the English language, as the entire programme is conducted in English.
• You must have great interest in and curiosity for history and Europe as well as politics.
• You must have grown up in Europe.
• You need a passport or ID card valid for at least six months at the beginning of our journey.
• You should enjoy the exchange with international young people and be open-minded towards others.

You can apply here, by filling out the application form. It will be accessible in the first months of 2026.

Additionaly to the application form, we ask you to submit a short video of you presenting yourself and your motivation to join PEACE LINE.

Yes, application is open to all young people from Europe. We make no distinction between non-EU and EU citizens.

However, application is only possible if you have the legal right of travel to all the countries on the route or Spotlight you wish to take. Please check if you can enter and get a visa (if needed) for these countries with your passport and current residency. In most cases this is not an issue, but it is your responsibility to see if it is possible with your specific citizenship/status of residence.

Unfortunately, participation under the age of 18 is not possible. However, if you turn 18 before the start of the route/Spotlight, you are welcome to apply.

PEACE LINE will be continued in the coming years. So keep following our project and sign up when you are of age!

You will receive a response from us within 4 weeks after the application deadline via email. After the application deadline, participants can still be accepted via the waiting list. Please book your arrival and departure only after you have received confirmation of your participation and further booking information.

The decision about acceptance and rejection of participants is made upon the basis of predefined criteria (diversity of countries of origin, balanced age and gender distribution, consideration of different target groups, motivation of the participants).

No, it is not possible to travel only a part of the route/Spotlight. By registering, you agree to take part in the entire journey and all the planned parts of the programme.

A solid knowledge of English is a requirement for participation, since people from all over Europe will travel together. You should be able to communicate well in English in everyday life. We deal with many historical and political topics, where you should be able to take part in the discussions. But don’t worry, the other participants and our multinational teamers will certainly help you if you struggle to find your words.

We charge a participation fee of 150 € per person for the PEACE LINE routes and 100€ per person for the Spotlight.

PEACE LINE will cover all expenses for accommodation, visa, meals, entrance fees as well as travel costs during the journey.

You will pay for travel costs of your arrival and departure yourself but we will pay you a travel allowance after the route/Spotlight which will vary depending on where you live.

This amount should cover a large part of your travel expenses. If you are unable to pay the travel expenses yourself or cover the difference between the actual travel expenses, contact us and we will find a solution together. The same applies if you are unable to finance the participation fee.

You are in charge for your arrival at the first station of the journey and departure at the end. You need to make sure you have a valid passport or ID card and two weeks or six days to spare. We take care of all the rest.

Depending on your citizenship and the route/Spotlight you wish to take, you might also need to arrange for a visa. But don’t worry, we will help you with that and explain step by step how to get the right visa.

If you would like to take an active role in our routes or Spotlights as a teamer, you can apply here within the application period for teamers. We are looking for teamers with professional experience in international youth projects and/or historical education as well as strong communication skills.

In general, we require a profound knowledge of 20th century European history to be able to lead discussions and to conduct workshops.

As a teamer

• you will be part of a team of four on the routes / two on the Spotlights.
• you will be responsible for keeping the group together and taking care of organisational tasks.
• you will prepare and conduct workshops on history, culture of remembrance, narratives and team building as well as moderate discussions.
• you will take part in a preparatory workshop with the PEACE LINE team, prepare the content in advance and arrive two days before the participants to finalise the programme.

The teamers will receive a fee and a travel allowance.