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ROOTS & ROUTES Cologne e. V. (RRCGN) is a specialised cultural education institution in Cologne. We do international youth work, promote cultural diversity and different art forms.
RRCGN supports youth and young adults in their creative and professional development. In local and international networking. RRCGN is committed to an open, inclusive society, to the elimination of discrimination and to access for all people to cultural and artistic life.
Our projects
From iJuLa to The ROOTS & ROUTES Experience: we do many different projects, often together with partners from the international ROOTS & ROUTES network.
Statements from RRCGN participants
experience ROOTS & ROUTES
Beatrice Croce
Since I took part in my first ROOTS & ROUTES project, I have been more consciously engaged with dance and…
Marialena Tsiamoura
When I think about ROOTS & ROUTES, it’s like I think of a different kind of family.
Ingrida Čepanonytė
I gained more strength, I started to believe in myself and to trust other people.
Leticia M’Peti Speicher
Working and collaborating with ROOTS & ROUTES means a lot to me because it combines important values such as passion,…
Lorenzo Ciacciavicca
I learned most of my craft skills working on ROOTS & ROUTES projects and met some of my best friends…
Raphaël Foulon
A bubble in space and time, a place to feel safe, far away from the world’s craziness. A cocoon built…
Marta Mesquida
ROOTS & ROUTES is more than a network, it is a family that encourages you to create beyond your limits…
Daniel “Blu” Sebuyange
ROOTS & ROUTES to me is family, its great memories, laughter, creativity and unity. I love the different cultures I…
İpek Kızıltan
All of my experiences with ROOTS & ROUTES have given me opportunities to understand myself both as an artist and…
David “Day” Sebuyange
R&R is a creative home I would like to call it, where I can connect and feel happy to meet…
Mattia Bacchetti
ROOTS & ROUTES has been one of the greatest connectors that allowed me to enjoy amazing experiences around Europe, getting…