Over the course of these nine months, my life changed drastically. I found myself living far from home, learning to take care of my own needs, and engaging in a variety of activities. Meeting people from different countries and cultural backgrounds, and being able to communicate with them, spend time together, and contribute to society,…
Read MoreBarev dzes! My name is Volodymyr, but friends call me Vova. I’m originally from Ukraine 🇺🇦 and currently based in Strasbourg 🇫🇷, where I work for a awesome music association. Through them, I was given the incredible chance to volunteer in Armenia 🇦🇲—a country whose culture and history I’ve long admired. Let me share with you…
Read MoreAre you curious about the FLEX Program and want to learn how it can change your life? This online meeting is your chance to discover everything you need to know! The meeting will be led by 3 former participants of the FLEX program, who have already had the opportunity to experience their adventure and returned…
Read MoreFrom November 2023 to July 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer in Bulgaria, an experience that turned out to be one of the most unforgettable chapters of my life. Throughout this 8-9 month period, I immersed myself in a variety of activities, primarily focused on capturing and sharing the vibrant life of the…
Read MoreFrom June 18th to August 3rd, I did a volunteering project in a village called Mindya in Bulgaria that turned out to be way more than I expected. We stayed in this cosy guesthouse, and there were seven of us in total—four Armenians, including me and three Turkish volunteers. Now, here’s the thing: being Armenian,…
Read MoreHi! My name is Astrid, I’m 24 years old and I come from France. To be honest, I never dreamed of doing a short-term ESC project in Armenia. This is an opportunity that was offered to me by the association I have been working for this year in France. I thought it was a great…
Read MoreThe Erasmus+ training course designed to empower youth workers and youth leaders in the use of digital video recording has been a great success, with participants learning a range of valuable skills and techniques to better engage marginalized young people. Throughout the course, participants gained a deep understanding of how to effectively use digital video…
Read MoreThe Armenian team’s participation in the “DBAY: Dialogue Between Authorities and Youth” project was a resounding success, showcasing their commitment to fostering positive relationships between youth organizations and institutions. Despite facing challenges as participants with fewer opportunities, the team actively engaged in the training course held in Vilanova de Arousa, Spain, from January 8th to…
Read MoreRoza’s Remarkable ESC Journey in Romania: A Life-Changing Odyssey Hey, I’m Roza, and let me tell you about the incredible ESC project I took part in Romania. It was legit life-changing, filled with amazing opportunities that rocked my world. So, there were these 7 monthly campaigns, each covering cool topics like human rights, solidarity, and…
Read MoreHey there! Meet Emma, a 23-year-old who took a chance on COSI’s EPVP 4.1 program in Bucharest, Romania. Living abroad for seven months seemed daunting, but Emma dove in and discovered a world of personal and professional growth. Buna ziua! I’m Emma, 23 years old, and for the past seven months, I lived and volunteered…
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