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 […]
Organisations from 31 Countries Joined Forces to Strengthen Solidarity in the EU Programmes
Close to 90 participants from 31 countries, including youth workers, solidarity projects coordinators and organisation representatives, gathered in Tunisia on 6–10 October 2025 for SoliDARE, an international forum that strengthens solidarity, resilience and mental health within the European Solidarity Corps programme. SoliDARE is a dedicated space for organisations holding an European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Quality […]
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 […]
What makes us feel human?
My name is Ahmed Elzokm, 28 years old Egyptian with a background in hospitality. Over the past few years, I’ve shifted my focus toward community work, art, and volunteering. I believe in the power of connection—whether through creativity, culture, or simply sharing my experiences with someone. This is my story. I always ask myself this […]
What If I Said Yes?
A journey from a career in one of the most successful travel agencies in Egypt to the soul of a Polish school. Hi There, this is Samy Kelta! The unexpected application I wasn’t the kind of person who took risks. My life was structured—focused on my career at a travel agency in Egypt. Everything was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chișinău, the city where nothing lasts
Former localisation of Teatru Spalatorie, in November 2023