Youth Empowerment in a Connected World

“Youth Empowerment in a Connected World” Five countries, Nine days, One island! All 31 of us made it to Paphos, Cyprus, on a random Wednesday in the middle of April. Our goal? To connect with our international peers and learn more about Digitalisation. When you gather 31 young people from Georgia, Latvia, Greece, Hungary, and…

Healthy Minds, Happy Lives!

As this year was slowly coming to an end, participants from six countries: Romania, Hungary, Italy, Georgia, Cyprus and Czech Republic crossed their national borders to gather in the city of Paphos, Cyprus to explore topic of a mental health by participating in Erasmus+ youth exchange “Healthy minds, happy minds” What is Mental Health? Mental…

Walls Down, Art Up!

“Walls Down, Art Up!” was an Erasmus + Youth Exchange focusing on the topic of social inclusion through arts. Dates: November – 20 – 29, 2024 Place: Paphos, Cyprus Participating countries: Cyprus, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Ukraine and Romania. Bottom Line Discrimination remains a pervasive challenge in contemporary society, affecting various communities and perpetuating social divisions. Across the globe, young people…

Work for Good

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… What could a Portuguese person, an Armenian, a Georgian, a Ukrainian, a Pole and a Spaniard have been doing in Bakuriani? Now we know the answer. Together, this motley crew turned this city into their playground, creating memories that would be talked about for years to…

Equal Chances for Employment

WHY I DIDN’T LIKE THE PROJECT IN BAKURIANI… Remember the day you found out about a project in Bakuriani. Finally you decided to apply. Summer climate, surfing, beach… It seemed to be perfect. Just… should I pack a swimsuit or not? This is Bakuriani, they said. It would be fun, they said. Days passed and…

Lost in Ordinariness, Found in Gamification…

– Marcoooo!! Loud chattering going on.. People laughing, exchanging thoughts and moving around in the bright room on the 5th floor. The sea breeze lures into the air of the training room, the humidity is steady. 30 youngsters roaming in the room. – I repeat: Marcooo!! – Poloooo!! – they answer, finally. The whole international…

Increase Your Leadership Skills

“Increase Your Leadership Skills” was an Erasmus + Mobility of Youth Workers focusing on the topic of Leadership. Dates: April 17-23, 2023 Place: Bakuriani, Georgia Participating countries: Georgia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Spain, Morocco, Albania, Armenia, Turkey, Greece and Romania. Project Description The project “Increase Your Leadership Skills” was inspired by these Leaders and is the driving…

Stepping Forward

“Stepping Forward” was an Erasmus + Youth Exchange project focusing on the topic of Social Entrepreneurship. Dates: January 21 – 30, 2023 Place: Varoslod, Hungary Participating countries: Georgia, Lithuania, Ukraine and Hungary. Project Description In the picturesque Hungarian town of Varoslod, young people from Georgia, Lithuania, Ukraine and Hungary gathered to discuss a common vision…

Bridge to the Future

“Bridge to the Future” was an Erasmus + Youth Exchange project focusing on the topic of profesions/ career development. Dates: November 21 – 30, 2022 Place: Paphos, Cyprus Participating countries: Georgia, Lithuania, Italy, Cyprus and Hungary. Project Description In Paphos, city of Cyprus, famous for sunny beaches and warm people, 31 people gathered  for a…

Career Choices Made Right

“Career Choices Made Right” was an Erasmus + Youth Exchange project focusing on the topic of Career Guidance and Orientation. Dates: April 17 – 26, 2022 Place: Bakuriani, Georgia Participating countries: Spain, Georgia, Lithuania, Armenia, Greece and Turkey. Project Description The currents before us are ever-changing, we must adapt and press forward if we are…

”Through volunteering I can challenge myself to try something different, achieve personal goals, practice using my skills and discover hidden talents” • Lizi Katamadze

Lizi Katamadze is a Georgian volunteer who joined SKE AVGOROU, in Cyprus and carries out her short-term European Solidarity Corps project funded by Erasmus +. Read what she says about her upcoming experience: ”When I read information about this exchange program I was so excited and said- I should try. I thought that I was…