Youth without borders: youth exchange and volunteering
Youth from across Europe gathered to connect and learn to design impactful volunteering projects. Take a dive into their journey.
The Art of Resilience: A path to strengthening our authentic selves
Join Elaine on her seven-day journey and see how stepping out of her comfort zone and into a non-formal learning process renewed her confidence and resilience.
‘I realised how easy it is to improve a child’s day’
Looking for a powerful tool to connect with young people and drive positive change? Get inspired by the Engage and Empower Youth through Volunteering training.
Through volunteering, I experienced that there is such a thing as self-esteem
This post is an English translation of the article written by Marta Kovacs at 24.hu. See the original at the end of the post.
Struggles entering adolescence as a young Roma woman growing up in fosters care
As she steps into the turbulent waters of adolescence, Anna (a pseudonym) represents the struggles and resilience of many at-risk Roma young women. Her story, a tapestry of challenges, dreams, and determination, is emblematic of the journey many Roma girls face as they transition into adulthood.
How to create a safe learning environment
Creating a safe and supportive environment in non-formal educational settings is a crucial aspect of a trainer or youth worker’s role. This blog post explores practical steps that can be implemented to ensure that every participant feels secure, heard, and valued.
Social support and skills development for disadvantaged young people
I had a dream last night. A big one. I dreamt of an ideal world, an ideal children’s home. Which was empty. It was closed. But the reality is very different. There are still more than 23,000 children in foster care. This article was written by Zsófia Gergely, as part of a collaboration between Experience Academy and Mindset Psychology.
Face to Face – Ordinary Heroes: Celebrating young changemakers
Visit this wonderful exhibition with us!
BASE!Camp – A week of carefree childhood – behind the scenes
I can say with a half-smile on my face that this year is indeed different from the others. Nevertheless, there is a significant dose of constancy: we continue to work with disadvantaged youth, epidemic or not. As always, we have a wide range of projects, such as programmes for foster homes, mentoring programs, training for […]
7th October is World Day for Children in Care
Sometimes it’s challenging to make a wise decision, for example, or to cope with disappointment or failure – I feel overwhelmed by bad feelings, I feel I can’t meet the challenges I face. Moreover, I’m an adult now and my brain is supposed to be ready to cope with my emotional upheavals. Children’s brains are not yet able to do this.