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…
Read MoreFuture 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…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MorePLAY 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…
Read MoreSafe(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…
Read MoreOur 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…
Read More✨ 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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