I’m so rural – How rural are you?
As someone who was born and bred in Warsaw, a city of almost two million people, and later moved to London, an even bigger city, it’s fair to say I was stressed to write up on an European seminar on Youth Work in Rural Areas. But, apart from a case of impostor syndrome, I was […]
A Safe Space for Creativity and Connection
In March 2026, in the youth “Space of Ideas” of the Kremenchuk Information and Educational Centre “European Club”, the Spring Art Labs a follow-up activity by Erasmus+ Youth were launched. Ten artistic events aim to develop civic and creative competences of young people and create a space for meetings, communication, and exchange of ideas and […]
Diplomacy without suits: how dialogue begins
“Diplomacy starts with a simple ability to talk.” This idea became a living principle during the Erasmus+ youth exchange “From Local to Global: Youth Diplomacy in Action” held in April 2026 in Batumi, Georgia. Young people from different European and neighbouring countries came together to better understand the role of diplomacy in today’s world. What […]
Borders Didn’t Show Up. So We Didn’t Stop. Our First Steps in Erasmus+
This story presents the long-term partnership between HEureka Generator (Poland) and SVOI (Ukraine), born during the ‘Partnerships Beyond Borders’ seminar in Slovenia in 2023. What began as quite simple networking event has grown into a series of impactful Erasmus+ events connecting youth across Europe. INTRODUCTION: Common Goals And First Meeting Radostyna Donchenko (SVOI, Ukraine): In […]
From Belarus to Germany: A Year That Changed My Life Forever
Imagine packing your bags, landing in a new country, and realising that for the next 12 months, this will be your new home and… life. That was me — participating in a European Solidarity Corps project in German organisation called “Internationale Jugendbauhütte Gartendenkmalpflege”. It turned out to be the most exciting, transformative year I’ve ever […]
A Month of Impact and Growth
Sumgayit, once an industrial stronghold of Azerbaijan, is today evolving into a hub of youth action and environmental consciousness. Amidst its blend of Soviet-era buildings and the Caspian breeze, eight international volunteers from five countries gathered last summer for a month-long ESC team volunteering project with Common Sense Youth Organisation. Meet the team I didn’t […]
In support of the Belarusian youth work
Hauke from Germany, Šymon from Belarus living in Poland and Maria Pia with Charlie from the Young European Ambassadors initiative of the EU Neighbours East had joined a seminar on Belarusian Youth Work in Poland (12-15 May 2025). Learn why and what have they found out! Why have you joined the seminar? We are a […]
Volunteering abroad from a psychologist point of view
Everything you need to know before starting volunteering and participating in a long-term project: tips from a psychologist who has been through this journey. Participation in volunteering projects often becomes the key to successful admission or landing a desired job offer. It is not only an opportunity to provide selfless help but also a chance […]
After the first training everything only begins
Katya moved to Poland from Belarus in 2023 to study architecture in Łódź. She spent a year taking Polish language course, where she discovered the world of youth work and the Erasmus+ Youth opportunities. After enrolling in a university language course in October 2023, I met a classmate who was absolutely obsessed with Erasmus youth […]
Hopeland: A Journey into Sustainable Living in Greece
In the heart of summer 2023, I joined a group of volunteers from all over Europe for a project called “Hopeland” in Greece. For a month and a half, from July through August, we lived and worked together, united by a common purpose: to build an eco-friendly farm that would not only thrive but also […]