European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering is often presented as a life-changing experience filled with intercultural exchange, personal growth, and meaningful contribution. And while this can absolutely be true, it is also important to speak honestly about the other side of the journey. ESC is not always easy, smooth, or joyful—and that does not mean it…
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Future in Our Hands Youth NGO is pleased to announce an open call for long-term European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering projects in Lithuania for the period 2026–2027. These projects are implemented in Vilnius and nearby communities and are focused on early childhood education, social inclusion, and community support. Volunteering in Lithuania offers young people a…
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In the days 4-12 December, our Armenian team joined other young people from Germany, Albania, Moldova, Poland, Turkiye and Ukraine on a Youth Exchange in a Germany. This is their success story: 💬The Erasmus+ cultural exchange project, titled “Colorful Palette of Cultures Vol. II – Youth Exchange,” took place in Berlin and was a truly…
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PLAY it BACK!🎭 In the days 16-26 November 2025, participants from 8 countries: France, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, gathered in Abovyan, Armenia to take part in a Training Course ‘PLAY it BACK – Playback theatre for the prevention of emotional burnout in youth work’. Playback Theatre is a form of improvisational…
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Safe(r) and Brave(r) Together – Erasmus+ TC On the days 7-15 November, our Armenian team joined Erasmus+ Training Course in Georgia, to explore different ways of building safety in the field of youth work: 💬Before the start of the project, we were wondering if the facilitators would really manage to create a safe environment for…
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Our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Paris A Story of Learning, Friendship, and Christmas Magic** When we — Laura, Artyom, Margo, Marine, and Gayane — arrived in Paris for our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange, none of us fully knew what to expect. We knew it was about AI, leadership, and digital skills, but the truth is, it…
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✨ Call for Armenian Dance Groups — Summer Folk Dance Festivals 2026 ✨ Armenian dance groups are invited to apply for a unique cultural journey across Portugal and Spain in summer 2026.All festivals feature live music, which is a mandatory element of participation. Minimum age of participants: 16+ Dance groups may choose one of the…
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From 6 to 13 November 2025, a group of Armenian youth workers took part in the Erasmus+ training course “AI Empowerment in Youth Work” in Cyprus 🇨🇾, together with participants from Italy 🇮🇹, Egypt 🇪🇬, and Romania 🇷🇴. This program offered an unforgettable blend of learning, cultural exchange, and exploration. Throughout the course, we discovered…
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From October 30th to November 6th, we had the unforgettable opportunity to take part in a Youth Exchange set in the breathtaking mountains of Murzasichle. Titled “Discover Culture: Górale,” the project invited us to immerse ourselves in the rich traditions of the region while learning about the diverse cultures of our fellow participants. Young people…
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📍 Rezekne, Latvia📅 15 December 2025 – 14 December 2026💡 Hosting Organization: Kindergarten “Namiņš”🤝 Coordinating Organization: European Association “World-Our Home” We are looking for a motivated young person from Armenia to join a one-year volunteering project in Rezekne, Latvia under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme. Through this project, the volunteer will gain valuable professional…
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