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Arnd Wächter - Building Bridges via Intercultural Exchanges (Transformational Learning Summit)

WATCH ALL THE SUMMIT SESSIONS FOR FREE HERE: WWW.TRANSFORMATIONALLEARNINGSUMMIT.COM KEY TAKEAWAYS Arnd was inspired to create intercultural exchange programs after 9/11, feeling people needed more human connection across cultures. They started facilitating these programs in 2004 after a 1.5 year process of learning, finding partners, and building the program. Arnd got into filmmaking because they realized it could help scale the impact of their in-person programs. Film clips in workshops help model vulnerability and catalyze deeper sharing between participants. Focus is on creating deep human connection first before exploring cultural differences. Youth are often more open to personal transformation than adults. TOPICS Arnd's Background Grew up in East Germany, which restricted their ability to travel and shaped their interest in intercultural exchange. Was inspired to create youth exchange programs between the US and Morocco after 9/11. Took 1.5 years to launch their first program in 2004, learning new skills and finding university partners. Got into filmmaking to help scale the impact of their in-person programs. Using Film for Transformation Film can capture and convey the emotional essence of transformative experiences. Doesn't need high production value, just authenticity and thoughtful editing. In workshops, film clips model vulnerability to help participants go deeper. Combining small group dialogue with film clips builds trust and sharing. Assesses outcomes using surveys and reflection prompts. Designing Intercultural Exchange Focuses first on building human connection before exploring differences. "What's most personal is most universal" - sharing common struggles connects us. Can explore differences within a culture as much as across cultures. Entering with empathy and listening creates bonds across difference. Comparing Youth and Adults Youth are often more open to transformation than adults. Adults have more protective mechanisms that limit openness. Supporting youth transformation is urgently needed today. Youth can access inner wisdom if given space and community. -- The Transformational Learning Summit is presented by Sutra, a social learning platform designed around group experiences that invite meaningful connection and conversation. You can try Sutra for free at https://www.sutra.co