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 […]
Peace work | How to talk about war?
It’s 21:32. My name is Jorma. I’m staring at the half-eaten pizza in front of me and wondering how I’ve come to this situation. I’m in an Estonian restaurant. My group includes people from Germany, Palestine, Norway, Finland, Ukraine and probably from somewhere else. At least three different languages are spoken on the table and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Embrace – Emotional Mastery
In today’s fast-paced world, young people face a multitude of challenges that can impact their emotional well-being. From academic pressures and social media influences to personal relationships and future uncertainties, the ability to effectively manage emotions has never been more crucial. Emotional mastery involves understanding and regulating one’s emotions while coping effectiveness focuses on the […]
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 […]
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, […]
Social Enterprise and Natural Capital
If you live in Abruzzo region of Italy, you always look at the sea thinking of those living on the other side. If you go on the mountains, sometimes, when there are bright days, you can see the silhouette of the Croatian islands of Vis, Hvar, Korčula and others. The Balkans are in front of […]
When the paths crossed…
We were probably in one of the most successful partnership building seminars, just didn’t know it yet at the time! A story of the partnership building in Finland, including partners from Kosovo and Ukraine, that led to a group volunteering project. Start of a new partnership and what it leads to. Summer was slowly turning […]
STRIVing for Gender Equality with Youth Workers
Dilijan in Armenia is a town in a heart of a national park. The forested town is home to numerous artists, composers, and filmmakers and features some traditional Armenian architecture. It was a perfect, relaxed surrounding for youth workers and educators to discuss very sensitive and sometimes painful topics. In spring 2023 Armenian Progressive Youth […]