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Cultural policy: “Kulturweit” volunteer service facing closure following foreign office cuts
In view of tight budgets, the German foreign office has announced that it will discontinue its funding for the “Kulturweit” volunteer service. This service had also promoted cultural exchange with African countries.
By David Renke