“I gained experience in project coordination, event organization, and working with volunteers” • Salome Lobzhanidze

Salome Lobzhanidze is a Georgian volunteer who joined AUSLANDSGESELLSCHAFT SACHSEN-ANHALT E.V. in Germany carried out her long-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union. Read more about her experience below: “My name is Salome, and I come from Tbilisi, Georgia. I participated in a long-term volunteering project…

Art Workshop

We are pleased to share that the event initiated by BITISI, aimed at expanding the creative horizons of emerging artists, was successfully carried out. The young participants were hosted by Fun Art Studio, where they spent a day immersed in creative energy and engaging activities designed to inspire and develop their artistic potential. At the…

Inclusion in ESC and Youth Exchanges

Our organization recently was a project partner in the training course titled “Inclusion in ESC and Youth Exchanges: Addressing Challenges in EU Youth Programmes”. This initiative was hosted by the Asociatia Nationala de Dezvoltare Continua a Tineretului din Romania (ANDCTR) and co-funded by the European Union. The program took place in Side, Turkey, from February…

Debate at Davitianni

On January 31, a debate event organized by members of BITISI’s Public Speaking Group took place at Davitiani. The discussion focused on timely and relevant topics, including the use of mobile phones in schools and the role of artificial intelligence across different professions. The event brought together young people aged 17 and above, who were…

Interactive Meeting at Kubi Context

On January 28, an interactive meeting organized by BITISI’s Human Rights Group took place at Kubi Context. The event was dedicated to human rights, children’s rights, and the stereotypes that persist within society, bringing together active young people aged 16 and above. The main objective of the project was to raise awareness among participants, encourage…

“Growth happens when you step into the unknown” • Ana Maisuradze

Ana Maisuradze is a Georgian volunteer who joined Progetto Zattera Blu in Italy carried out her long-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union. Read more about her experience below: “Hi There, this is Ana. Have you ever thought about leaving your comfort zone to follow something…

“For me, volunteering is not just about giving — it’s about growing, learning, and building meaningful connections that can change the way you see the world and yourself” • Barbare Turmanidze

Barbare Turmanidze is a Georgian volunteer who joined Casa da Juventude de Amarante in 2025 and carried out her long-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union. Read more about her experience below: “Hi! I’m Barbare from Georgia 🇬🇪 — though friends know me by many names….

Narrative Navigators

From 21–29 September 2025, our team took part in the Training Course Narrative Navigators in Wald am Arlberg, Austria. The project gathered youth workers and educators from 10 countries to explore how storytelling and literature can become powerful tools for inclusion and emotional support. Throughout the 7-day program, participants dived into bibliotherapy, creative writing, poetry,…

“The Beginning of 2025: A New Chapter” • Zaza Gujabidze

Zaza Gujabidze is a Georgian volunteer who joined organization Jugendsozialwerk in Germany in 2024 and for 11 months, carried out his long-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union. Read more about his experience below: “The beginning of 2025 felt like a fresh start. Living alone for…

“At Gaudi, I worked closely with students and teachers, contributed to various educational and cultural activities” • Neli Khaindrava

Neli Khaindrava is a Georgian volunteer who joined Základní škola a mateřská škola Gaudi in Czechia in 2024 and for 10 months, carried out her long-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union. Read more about her experience below: “Participating in a long-term volunteering project abroad has…