Mari Machavariani is a Georgian volunteer who joined Polites Association, in Poland and carried out her long-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by Erasmus +. Read what she says about her experience: “This is the story of my first volunteering experience—a journey filled with learning, cultural exchange, and meaningful connections. This was my first volunteering…
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”I was conducting workshops at different high schools, which was an interesting experience for me” • Diana Saladze
Diana Saladze is a Georgian volunteer who joined Asociatia GEYC, in Romania and carried out her short-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by Erasmus +. Read what she says about her experience: “Hello, my name is Diana, I’m 22 years old. I’d like to share my thoughts and experiences about the ESC project in Bucharest,…
This wasn’t just another training • Giorgi Gabaidze and Tsitso Robakidze
In March 2025, we took part in the Erasmus+ training course “Courageous Conversations” inDobrinishte, Bulgaria – a small mountain town surrounded by the Pirin, Rila, and Rhodope ranges.Over the course of 7 days, 24 participants from 11 countries came together to reflect, question,listen, and connect – both with others and with ourselves.The training was facilitated…
”Leave your comfort zone, embrace new cultures, and grow beyond borders!” • Sirunik Avetisyan
Sirunik Avetisyan is a Georgian volunteer who joined Way of Thracians Foundation, in Bulgaria and carried out her long-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by Erasmus +. Read what she says about her experience: “I had the opportunity to participate in a life-changing experience through the European Solidarity Corps in Bulgaria, where I created countless…
”This project gave me many valuable skills” • Gvantsa Kvizhinadze
Gvantsa Kvizhinadze is a Georgian volunteer who joined Osvobojdenie-1884, in Bulgaria and carried out her long-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by Erasmus +. Read what she says about her experience: “Hello, my name is Gvantsa, I’m an 18-year-old university student, and I’d like to share my thoughts and experiences about the ESC project in…
”I met a lot of wonderful people and made some real friendships” • Mariam Egriselashvili
Mariam Egriselashvili is a Georgian volunteer who joined Solidarites Jeunesses, in France and carries out her short-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by Erasmus +. Read what she says about her experience: “With the help of European Solidarity Corps, I took part in a similar project for the first time, which, I can confidently say,…
”This was the first volunteering program for me” • Tinatin Khuluzauri
Tinatin Khuluzauri is a Georgian volunteer who joined Solidarites Jeunesses, in France and carries out her short-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by Erasmus +. Read what she says about her experience: “This was the first volunteering program for me and it turned out to be a very valuable experience. My main duty was to…
”My volunteering experience in Romania is truly life-changing” • Natia Verulidze
Natia Verulidze is a Georgian volunteer who joined ASOCATIA COMUNITATI PENTRU TINERET – ACT, in Romania and carries out her long-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by Erasmus +. Read what she says about her experience: “My volunteering experience in Romania is truly life-changing. Working with children to develop their soft skills through non-formal education…
Short-term ESC project at Ängsbacka
Georgian volunteers completed their short-term voluntary service at Ängsbacka Kursgård Ekonomisk Förening. Below you can read about the experience they went through in Molkom, Sweden. The project was supported by the European Solidarity Corps programme. “Living together in a village in the middle of Sweden with people of different nationalities was quite interesting, which taught…
”Volunteering for me is a completely other level of support and human interactions.” • Mariam Devadze
Greetings, I’m Mariami, a 22-year-old Georgian girl. I had aspirations for the future when I graduated the University in Georgia, at the time, I hadn’t even considered leaving the country . I found out about this project from friends, and one day one of them simply posted the application on social media, telling us that…
”Delighted to be here, spreading Georgian culture, proudly holding our flag alongside the European Union flag, and wholeheartedly believing in the imminent changes for the better” • Tsira Purtseladze
Tsira Purtseladze is a Georgian volunteer who carries out her long-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by Erasmus + in France. Read what she says about her experience: ”Hello, I’m Tsira, 24 years old, from Georgia. I am honored to be a representative of my country in France. Having obtained my Bachelor’s degree in International…
“Use every opportunity that you will have when you are a volunteer in different countries” • Tinatin Kvelashvili
”Hello. I am Tinatin Kvelashvili 21 years old. I am a student of English philology, coach, ESC volunteer, and mentor. My volunteering project was In Hungary and my host organization was EgyüttHató Egyesület / Association Co-Efficient. My host organization founded Hatáspont Tanoda where I was a volunteer during this year. I was working with Roma…