NAME: “Never Be the Same” PLACE: Bydgoszcz, Poland DURATION: 2019 - 2020, September HOSTING ORGANIZATION: The University of Economy in Bydgoszcz SENDING ORGANIZATION: Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO AIM: To contribute to the individual and social development of local elderly and children, to improve teamwork and language skills, and to increase the level of intercultural awareness. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, initiative, motivated young people with conversational level of English.   TO APPLY you need to send your CV and Motivation letter (Word or PDF format) in English to evs.sending@yic.am ...

TITLE: From Migration to Integration PLACE: Lasinja, Croatia DATES: 16-23 September, 2019   THE PROJECT AIMS to raise awareness in young people about the problems faced by migrants with the goal of increasing tolerance and solidarity among youth and improving the level of social inclusion of migrants.   THE PROJECT OBJECTIVES:   promoting intercultural and inter-religious dialogue promoting social inclusion and solidarity towards migrants and all other marginalized groups in society development of key competences of young people with fewer opportunities (rural area, unemployed)   WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Participants s...

Another ‘’Friday’s Café’’ of Gyumri "Youth Initiative Centre" NGO took place on May 31. This time the topic was Poetry with the spirit of Nature and Art. In a special warm atmosphere the participants of ‘’Friday’s Café’’ presented not only their own works but also the ones of famous authors. EVS volunteers told about their adventurous stories in Armenia. Then EVS volunteer Martina Horníčková shared the secrets of Yoga and Meditation with participants.      ...

“EVS: Open Up”  Hosting organization: Stowarzyszenie “Dorośli – Dzieciom”  When: April 2019 – April 2020  Where:  Sępólno Krajeńskie, Poland  Aim: To empower and assist young people in their personal and social development, to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to realize and achieve their full potential. Volunteer Name:  Lyudmila Kocharyan   Volunteer's Tasks: To prepare and lead classes for young people on the topics art, music, theatre, cooking, photography, journalism, to organize and take part in various social and art events such as exhibitions, shows, help in creating a web blog about activities in Y...

On May 26 another hiking was organized by Gyumri “Youth initiative centre" NGO. The first palce which we visited was Rabati Castle. The next stop was beautiful Parvani Lake, it was followed by Vardzi cave, which amazed us with its powerful and spectacular view and the last place of the route was Khertvisi Fortress.  ...

TITLE: CAUCAN – Counter and Alternative Narratives for Human Rights in the Caucasus PLACE: Tbilisi, Georgia DATES: 17-25 June, 2019     THE PROJECT OBJECTIVES: - To train participants on human rights education and education for democratic citizenship; - To give participants trainer competencies; - To create the leaders and advocates for HRE; - To increase the recognition of non-formal learning. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Participants should be 20-35 years old youth workers who have experience taking action against hate speech, preferably having work experience with marginalized groups.   Working language is ENGLISH. &nbs...

  TITLE: Cultu(Ru)ral Challenge PLACE: Ozalj, Croatia DATES: 2-9 September, 2019       THE PROJECT AIMS to improve and develop sense of solidarity, cultural tolerance and human rights with the help of intercultural communication skills.   THE PROJECT OBJECTIVES: to promote intercultural dialogue, tolerance, solidarity and human rights to improve key competences of young people with the aim of strengthening their possibilities in labour market to promote active citizenship to improve their soft skills (self-confidence, communication skills, empathy) to raise quality of youth work in European context ...

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“EVS between East and West - Young Ambassadors of the Future”   Hosting organization: Europejskie Forum Mlodziezy   When:  April 2019 - July 2019   Where:  Klodzko, Poland   Aim: To develop local youths’ cultural sensitivity, tolerance, to introduce history, customs, traditions and problems of Europeans, as well as to increase self-esteem and improve language skills of youngsters.   Volunteer Name:  Armine Khudoyan   Volunteer's Tasks: To promote local and international volunteering opportunities among young people in the community, to organize different events, write articles and make promotional videos about her vo...

“Volunteering Activities, rewarding experiences” When: March 2019 – August 2019 Where:  Gyumri, Armenia   Aim: To promote volunteerism and intercultural communication through peer-to-peer learning and non-formal educational activities. Volunteer’s Tasks: To support in organizational activities of "Friday’s Cafe", to plan, prepare and run French club, to organize promotional activities about volunteering and present the culture, food, dances and traditions of her country.       ...