Zeitpfeil e.V. is an association for civic and intercultural education implementing seminars, training courses, study trips and European exchange projects for young adults and adult learners on both regional and national level. Its mission is to offer spaces of information and to empower its learners to actively participate in society. Zeitpfeil e.V. - in cooperation with its Western German partner organisation Politischer Arbeitskreis Schulen e.V. and with European partners has developed principles, concepts and methodologies for different target groups, including disadvantaged young adults. In 2007, the Prime Minister of the Land Brandenburg, Matthias Platzeck, honoured members of the association for their commitment to European exchange and education in Brandenburg.