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 […]
What a great youth exchange
The youth exchange opened my eyes to a world beyond the ordinary, filled with diverse perspectives and possibilities that enhance individual awareness and freedom. I believe that projects like this offer young people valuable opportunities to expand their horizons and discover new aspects of themselves. Tinatin Kharshiladze First doubts I have always wanted to participate […]
Game changer in Armenia: an Adventure in Sports, Inclusion, and good Humour
“Sports aren’t just about winning; they’re about bringing people together, creating support systems, and building resilience” – at least that’s what we always heard and that’s exactly what we set out to do in Armenia with Game Changer, a training program funded by Erasmus+ and the French National Agency. What is our goal? Show youth […]
Volunteering in Poland
A story, or even two, from Armenian volunteers who gave part of their live to volunteer in Poland. Meet Anna and Ani, for whom European Solidarity Corps was a life changing experience. A “baby” of the volunteering community Hi! I’m Anna Kirakosyan from Armenia. I had a pleasure to join European Solidarity Corps volunteering project […]
Experiential Learning Across Borders
What happens when youth from six different countries come together to learn about democracy, structured dialogue, and civic participation? You get more than just a project – you create a ripple effect of change that extends far beyond borders. This is the story of the “Together for Dialogue” project, a long-term initiative that used experiential […]
From Belarus to Kraków: A Journey to Remember
Whenever anyone asks me about my ESC experience, I say: “it was a thrilling ride and one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!” – says Artsiom from Belarus, who spent his 6 months of volunteering in frames of the European Solidarity Corps in Poland and discovered his passions. Diving into a Multicultural Wonderland Living […]
Triple the Impact: Our Journey with 3 Levels UP in Erasmus+
Our adventure began in the stunning surroundings near Dilijan, embraced with picturesque mountain tops and deliciously green forests – the story of one training course in Armenia, by Nina Horvat. Download a special magazine edition about the training course. International cooperation from the beginning From the start, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. Anna Yeghoyan, […]
Erasmus+ is not (only) about travelling
Hello! My name is Sabina, I’m 19 years old from Republic of Moldova. I’ve visited plenty of countries, and made more than hundred new friends and connections from all over the world. How? Just read my story… Good roots… I was 13 years old when I’ve started volunteering. For me getting new knowledges is the […]
The Incident in Mangotown
How youth have developed a simulation game about participation in democratic processes. Background The project “Got to Act,” within which the game “The Incident in Mangotown” was created, started back in 2022. Three key partners — organizations from Ukraine, “Center for European Initiatives,” from Portugal, “My Madeira Island,” and from Georgia, “Student-Youth Council” — joined […]
Europe Goes Local: empowering youth work in the East
Europe Goes Local (EGL) stands as a European initiative aimed at enhancing local youth work across EU and neighbouring countries by fostering a symbiotic relationship between European and local implementation strategies. This program, rooted in collaborative efforts and shared knowledge, seeks to raise the standards and visibility of local youth work, ensuring its relevance and […]
