In 2008 cultures-connect began as the initiative of two social and cultural anthropologists. Soon a network was created as others interested in forging cultural connections joined them. cultures-connect was originally conceived as a platform for exchanging ideas and networking individuals interested in intercultural encounters. We would like to engage people in a diversity of different styles of life and to promote cultural exchanges on a high level. We hope to achieve this goal by organizing specialized travel, launching social projects and conducting research.