Izabella Muradyan and Mariam Avetyan were making a difference in Łódź, Poland, through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program. From September 2023 to June 2024, they were volunteering at the Foundation Institute of Creative Actions, where they lead free workshops for children, young people, and seniors in the community. Working primarily in the local library,…
Read MoreFrom October 15 to 22, 2024, 36 participants gathered in the beautiful village of Murzasichle, Poland, for the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange program titled “All About Leadership 2.” Young people from Poland 🇵🇱, Latvia 🇱🇻, Ukraine 🇺🇦, Armenia 🇦🇲, Türkiye 🇹🇷, and Serbia 🇷🇸 joined forces in this cross-cultural exchange, organized by EUROMED EVE POLSKA and…
Read MoreMy name is Silvia, and volunteering in a Polish kindergarten through the European Solidarity Corps was an incredible journey. From September 2023 to August 2024, I taught young children the basics of English through songs, games, and fun activities. Watching them blossom and gain confidence in a new language was truly rewarding. Beyond the classroom,…
Read MoreHi! My name is Olya, and today I want to share my story! I spent 14 months in Armenia as an ESC volunteer with the wonderful organisation “Future in Our Hands”. During this time I managed to realise two volunteer projects: a short-term project for two months and a long-term project that lasted for a…
Read MoreI’m Armen from Gyumri, and I’m excited to share my experience participating in a European Solidarity Corps program at the “Fantasia” circus school in Rostock, Germany, from November 2023 to October 2024. This journey has truly been transformative for me. At Fantasia, I worked with children, teenagers, and adults with limited abilities, engaging in various…
Read MoreArriving in Latvia, I was greeted by snow-covered landscapes and a quiet, close-knit community. Working at the center for disabled people quickly became an experience of deep connection and growth. In the beginning, the language barrier felt challenging, but smiles and gestures spoke volumes. Over time, I joined the residents in daily activities—from arts and…
Read MoreThese 11 months changed my life, and I fully enjoyed my time during the project. I’ve learned many life lessons and created unforgettable moments that I miss a lot right now. Working with disabled individuals taught me meaningful things about helping one another, loving, and connecting with those close to us. I miss my clients…
Read MoreVolunteering in a kindergarten in Rezekne, Latvia, was a rewarding and memorable experience. The small city’s close-knit community made me feel welcome from the start. Each day with the children was filled with joy, as their curiosity and energy brought life to the classroom. I especially enjoyed connecting with the local teachers, who generously shared…
Read MoreWhen I first arrived in Vilnius, the thought that hit me was, “How cold it is here!” Coming from sunny Armenia, Vilnius felt like the coldest place in the world. I was far from home, far from friends, and far from the life I knew. But little did I know that what began as a…
Read MoreԵթե դուք ուսուցիչ եք, սոցիալական աշխատող կամ հոգեբան, ով աշխատում է տեղահանվածների հետ, ապա սա հենց ձեզ համար է. Մասնակցեք տրավմայի առաջացման և դրա հաղթահարման մասին տեղեկացված մոտեցման մեր ԱՆՎՃԱՐ դասընթացին՝ CCA նախագծի շրջանակներում: 🧠 Ինչ կսովորեք. – Տեղահանվածների մոտ առկա տրավմաների հետ տարվող աշխատանքների վերաբերյալ ինֆորմացված մոտեցում։ – Գործնական մեթոդներ տրավմայի վերականգնման աջակցության համար,…
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