Jama Nyeta!

Creating new things together

Education, sport, sustainability, development and culture are the core areas in which Jama Nyeta is active. Through our diverse projects and volunteering opportunities in Europe and Africa, we create spaces in which people can actively contribute to shaping a fairer and more sustainable world. In doing so, we place particular emphasis on inclusion, social cohesion and the participation of people with a history of flight and migration.

Welcome to
JamaNyeta

“Jama Nyeta” means “developing together” and describes the core of our work: we develop innovative ideas and projects, create spaces for exchange and networking and develop forward-looking visions for a better society. In doing so, we support others in their development – always in partnership and on an equal footing. Our driving force is the vision of a world in which equality is a reality.

Through our work, we enable all people to realize their right to participation: in society and politics, culture, business, sport and work – both in Germany and Europe as well as in West Africa and around the world. Our diverse team, most of whom are migrants themselves, acts as a bridge and promotes encounters between people with and without migration experience.

For a world of equal rights

What we do

Our offer in Germany

In Germany, we support people with a history of flight and migration – especially from West African countries, but also from other parts of the world. Every person who comes to us receives individual advice and sustainable guidance for their path. We create safe spaces for exchange and encounters in an atmosphere of trust.

Projects in Europe - Erasmus+

Erasmus+ Youth promotes the non-formal and informal education of young people through learning mobility and strengthens their active participation. The programme supports cooperation and quality in youth organizations as well as inclusion, creativity and innovation at policy level. The main priorities are the promotion of inclusion and diversity, environmental protection and sustainable development, digital transformation and participation in democratic life.

The programme is aimed at young people aged 13 to 30, youth work professionals and volunteers, youth associations, youth welfare organizations and institutions as well as local, regional and national authorities. It provides a platform where young people and youth work professionals can learn from each other, exchange ideas and work together towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Key actions in the area of youth

Key action 1: Learning mobility of individuals

This action area supports mobility projects for young people and youth work professionals. These include bi-, tri- and multilateral youth exchanges, mobility projects for professionals, Discover-EU inclusion and youth participation projects. Non-formal and informal learning opportunities support the personal and professional development of young people. They also promote their active citizenship and participation in democratic life. Capacity building in youth organizations in turn promotes the quality of youth work and the (vocational) education and training of professionals in Europe.

Key action 2: Cooperation between organizations and institutions

In this action area, the focus is on networking and cooperation to expand expertise between specialists, private and public institutions and non-governmental organizations. Both cooperation partnerships and small-scale partnerships are promoted. This enables the recognition of skills from different educational sectors/areas. In addition, professionals and their institutions have the opportunity to methodically develop training and mobility offers for young people and professionals.

Key action 3: Support for political development and cooperation (central implementation)

Key Action 3 supports policy cooperation at European Union level, contributing to the development of new policies that can lead to modernization and reform in the youth field at European Union and system level.
The funded actions are managed centrally by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

This is how we support people in West Africa:

In West Africa, we are committed to offering people new prospects through sustainable projects in collaboration with local partner organizations. With our direct support, we improve local livelihoods and create long-term opportunities for the future.

Our projects in West Africa include the construction and renovation of schools, the provision of teaching materials and training for teachers to improve the quality of education. In agriculture, we support farmers with training and modern equipment to increase yields and apply sustainable methods. In the health sector, we promote the construction of health centers, carry out campaigns and train medical staff. Environmental protection projects such as reforestation and resource conservation contribute to the sustainable use of the environment. We also organize sports programmes and support local companies with training and microloans to strengthen economic development. Through these initiatives, we improve livelihoods and create long-term prospects for the people of West Africa.