From March 1 to 7, 2026, young people from Ukraine , Italy , France , Poland , and Austria gathered in the city of Ceprano to explore together important themes related to war, peace, and Europe’s historical memory.

The “Peace & Youth” project took place 80 years after the end of World War II near Monte Cassino—the site of one of the bloodiest battles of that era. It was this historical context that served as the foundation for in-depth discussions about the past, the present, and the role of young people in building a peaceful future.

During the exchange, participants:

studied the history of World War II and its impact on modern Europe;

discussed topics such as peace, democracy, human rights, and active civic participation;

shared their countries’ experiences and learned to understand different historical and cultural perspectives;

listened to personal stories from Ukrainian youth about life during the war and the challenges they face today.

Intercultural dialogue proved to be a particularly important element of the project—participants had the opportunity to hear real-life stories, share their own thoughts, and collectively rethink the meaning of peace in today’s world.

“Peace & Youth” demonstrated that an understanding of history helps us better understand the present, and that open dialogue among young people from different countries lays the foundation for mutual respect, cooperation, and a peaceful future.

From November 22 to 28, 2025, young people from Lithuania 🇱🇹, Ukraine 🇺🇦, Spain 🇪🇸, Armenia 🇦🇲, Georgia 🇬🇪 and Poland 🇵🇱 gathered in Olsztyn to explore a topic that is particularly relevant today: the integration of refugees and internally displaced persons, the barriers they face, and ways to support them through creativity, empathy, and joint action.

The HopeSpan: Bridging Tomorrow project became a space where complex topics were explored through practice: art therapy, creative techniques, intercultural exercises, and honest conversations.

📌 During the week, participants:

🎨 tried creative tools that help talk about trauma and adaptation;

💬 discussed social, cultural, and economic barriers faced by refugees and IDPs;

🤝 shared their countries’ experiences and sought solutions that could be implemented in communities;

🌍 explored best practices for integration and generated ideas for future initiatives.

The project gave us not only new skills, but also an important insight: every story is unique, and our role as young people is to create an environment where people can find support, safety, and a new beginning.

❄️ Although the end of November in Poland was snowy, the participants were warmed by shared values, mutual respect, and warm conversations, which united them more strongly than any methodology.

From 11 until November 19, young people from France , Ukraine , Czech Republic , Armenia , Lithuania and Georgia gathered in sunny Ureki to explore what it means to be part of the European community — not only on the map, but also in terms of values.

The EUth Connect project has brought together active young people who want to understand how the EU works, how its decisions are made, and how we can all be part of this process.

During the exchange, participants:

participated in workshops and debates on European values, democracy, and civic engagement;

developed intercultural dialogue skills, learned to listen, negotiate, and find common ground even in the most heated discussions;

created an international network of young ambassadors ready to promote the ideas of unity, respect, and cooperation.

Although November in Sakartvelo has already brought cold weather, the participants were warmed by an atmosphere of shared values, mutual support, and the people around them. Thanks to this warm community, the project left behind not only new acquaintances and important conversations, but also a sense of unity and engagement.

EUth Connect has demonstrated once again that active citizenship begins with dialogue, openness, and a willingness to listen to one another.

From November 3 to 9, 2025, youth workers from Ukraine, Turkey, Croatia, Italy, and Ireland met in Bologna to explore how to make the topic of sustainable development more accessible, understandable, and actionable for young people.

The project became a space where not only climate change was discussed, but also changes in consciousness — how to talk to young people about environmental challenges in a way that inspires action rather than fear.

During the course, participants will:

explored creative ways to explain climate change, pollution, and resource use;

participated in practical workshops and co-creation sessions, where they created their own educational tools for working with young people;

shared experiences of environmental initiatives in their countries and sought joint solutions for a sustainable future;

researched local eco-practices in Italy

The training course reminded us that lasting change begins with small actions, daily decisions, and joint steps. It was a week that brought together professionals, innovators, and those who want to see a greener world—not just in words, but in deeds.

From October 22 to 30, 2025, young people from Ukraine 🇺🇦, Poland 🇵🇱, Israel 🇮🇱, Italy 🇮🇹, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Turkey 🇹🇷, Armenia 🇦🇲, and Sakartvelo 🇬🇪 gathered in Ureki to discuss the most important issues: peace, diplomacy, and the power of humanity.

The Act4Peace project became a unique space for dialogue between young people from countries that know what conflict, occupation, and loss are, but also know what recovery, cooperation, and faith in the future are. It was a week when stories were told openly, from different perspectives, but with one goal in mind: to understand each other.

📚 During the exchange, participants:

🤝 learned techniques for peacemaking, negotiation, and finding common solutions;

💬 shared their countries’ experiences, discussed post-conflict trauma, the challenges of democracy, and the importance of dialogue;

🌍 explored how empathy, diplomacy, and practical action can be combined to achieve peace;

💡 developed ideas for their own initiatives to promote a culture of peace in their communities.

The project has ended, but its idea lives on: peace begins with conversation, and anyone can be the one to start it.

From 16 until October 24, 2025, young people from Spain , Greece , Romania , North Macedonia , Ukraine and Poland met in Olsztyn to discuss one of the most important issues of our time — human rights, acceptance, and equality.

The Rainbow Ambassadors project became a space where people could be themselves, share their experiences, stories, and emotions—and feel supported.

During the week, participants:

discussed topics of sexual orientation, gender identity, and equality in their countries;

shared their own stories, reflections, and realities, forming a common space of respect and understanding;

participated in training sessions and creative workshops, where they learned to break down prejudices through art, theater, and dialogue;

discussed how to talk about inclusivity in communities and the media—not theoretically, but through real initiatives that everyone can implement at home.

Rainbow Ambassadors is not just about LGBTQ+ issues. It is about respect, acceptance, courage, and dialogue. It is about the importance of creating a space where everyone can be heard—without fear, without masks, without “buts.”

Step by step, we are building a world where diversity is not a source of division, but a source of strength.

From October 12 to 19, 2025, young people from Ukraine, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Hungary gathered in Treviso to talk about war, humanity, and the shared history of Europe.

The Youth on the Front Line project has become a space where the past meets the present—where stories from World War I resonate with today’s experiences.

During the week, participants:

visited museums and memorials, learned about the events of World War I, and analyzed how war affects society then and now;

discussed articles of the Geneva Convention, human rights, and democratic values;

participated in training sessions, discussions, and creative tasks, learning to talk simply about complex issues.

And what… would it be without cultural evenings and our Ukrainian varenyky!

After all, history is not only about wars and conflicts, but also about preserving, sharing, and nurturing traditions.

The young people returned home not only with suitcases full of impressions, but also with a sense of shared mission—to preserve memory, build peace, and remain humane even in times of trial.

From September 24 to October 3, 2025, participants from various European countries, including representatives from Ukraine, took part in the BRIDGE youth exchange program dedicated to social inclusion, tolerance, and mutual understanding.

This project became a real bridge between cultures, generations, and histories 🌍
📖 Through folk tales, creative workshops, theater practices, and group discussions, participants explored how stories from the past can help us better understand the present — and how the language of art can teach empathy.

💬 Participants discussed:
🔹 perceptions of social polarization among young people;
🔹 visibility of marginalized groups in the media;
🔹 ways to make their own environment more inclusive.

And we also created, laughed, learned to listen to each other, and discovered new meanings in familiar things ✨
💛 This exchange served as yet another reminder: inclusion is not just a concept, but a force that brings people together.

September 10–18, 2025, young people from Ukraine, Georgia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, Lithuania and Armenia came together to learn how to make this world more environmentally friendly through creativity and collaboration.

During this week, participants:

created an eco-mural in Ureki and painted eco-bags, because important topics can be not only discussed, but also created.

planted trees ourselves, visited the botanical garden and arboretum, and learned how local ecosystems need our attention.

organized a cleanup of the beach and the surrounding area.

presented their countries’ eco-initiatives, ranging from sorting practices to creative upcycling solutions, and developed their own innovative eco-products that could serve as a basis for new projects.

participated in workshops, games, and team tasks, where they learned to think outside the box, collaborate, and seek solutions to global problems through local actions.

engaged in intercultural dialogues, discovered the traditions of other countries, shared stories, and formed a true international community.

The Creative Recycle project is a perfect example of how small daily actions can scale up into big changes when we do them together.

The young people returned home with new knowledge, ideas, friends, and motivation to act and protect our planet together.

Path of Nature is not just a youth exchange. It is a week of rebooting: more nature, less stress, and sincere heart-to-heart conversations. Imagine a week in Belgium: a picturesque garden, green spaces all around, and a group of young people from different corners of the world.

The program was packed with activities for body and soul: hiking in the forest 🌲, 25 km on bicycles (a three-seater bike is really awesome 😅), creative tasks, and new acquaintances ❤️.

Participants learned to be more mindful, tested mental health practices, created digital journals, and simply captured moments.

Participants’ impressions

“This week gave me not only knowledge, but also a sense of calm. The most valuable thing for me is time spent in nature and the opportunity to be ‘here and now’. It had a huge impact on my well-being.” – Victoria

“The best way to end the summer is to spend a week in a picturesque garden in Belgium with over 20 young people from Europe and around the world. It was wonderful to remember what it’s like to be creative, imaginative, and carefree. Opportunities like this broaden your mind and improve your spoken English.” – Ksenia

“Path of Nature gave us moments of unity, joy, and deep reflection. We gained new skills, awareness, and friends who made this trip unforgettable.” – Alisa

“I liked the project because it offered a lot of creative tasks to calm down, as well as time spent in nature, which contributed to mental recovery. Hiking, 25 km on bicycles, a three-seater bicycle, and all this with wonderful people. You could feel that they cared about you and tried to do everything to make you comfortable.” – Yaroslava

Path of Nature is a week that changes your mood, boosts your energy, and brings new acquaintances, leaving warm memories that will last a long time.

From April 24 to 29, youth workers from different countries came together at the Camp to share experiences, find new partners, and recharge their batteries for future initiatives.

Participants:

learned about other organizations’ approaches to working with youth;

together looking for ideas for new international projects;

learned how to plan and coordinate effectively;

created an atmosphere of trust, support and inspiration.

The training has become a space for reflection, new solutions, and long-term collaborations that will soon turn into new youth opportunities.

We thank the organizers for a well-thought-out program, and each and every one of them for their sincerity, openness and desire to create change together.

During the week, together with participants from Poland , Spain , the Czech Republic , Italy , and Lithuania , the Ukrainian team explored the nature of conflicts, learned about peaceful dispute resolution, and delved into the concept of nonviolent communication.

What did we discuss?

Fundamentals of human rights and mechanisms for their protection;

How to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts?

Developing initiatives to strengthen peace;

Causes, types of conflicts and strategies for overcoming them.

Networking, new acquaintances, and cultural exchange are an important part of any training! We discussed, shared experiences, and built international connections that inspire future projects.

This week has become a source of new knowledge, ideas, and motivation to change the world for the better!

Thank you @ay.institute for the opportunity to grow, develop, and create!

From March 8 to 16, Ukrainian participants took part in an international youth exchange in Spain, where they explored ways of professional development and worked on creating their own business ideas together with young people from different countries (Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine).

What did we do this week?
✅ We dove into the analysis of the causes of youth unemployment and its impact on society.
✅ They learned to identify key skills that will help them achieve career success.
✅ We explored opportunities for internships, volunteering, and international programs such as Erasmus+.
✅ They discovered their entrepreneurial spirit by developing their own business ideas.

In addition to intensive work, the participants had the opportunity to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of intercultural exchange, discuss common challenges and share experiences. The Ukrainian team, in turn, adequately presented our culture and history at the intercultural evening.

We brought home emotions, knowledge, inspiration – all of this! We thank the organizers of @maditerraneacrew for the opportunity to grow, develop and create our future with confidence and creativity!

From February 18 to 27, representatives of our organization participated in an international training course in Azerbaijan, where they joined youth workers from eight countries (Azerbaijan, Turkey, Slovakia, North Macedonia, Italy, Moldova, Sakartvelo, and Ukraine) to enhance youth preparedness for emergencies.

🚨 What did we discuss and do?

✅ Analyzed global challenges related to natural disasters.

✅ Developed response strategies for crisis situations and effective assistance methods.

✅ Engaged in simulation exercises, practicing responses to earthquakes, floods, and other emergencies.

✅ Explored the role of youth workers in strengthening community preparedness for potential risks and crises.

🌍 Beyond training, cultural exchange played a key role. Participants shared experiences, learned about traditions from different countries, and expanded their international networks. The Ukrainian team vividly showcased our culture during the intercultural evening, presenting traditions, dances, and national customs 🇺🇦.

🙌 A huge thank you to the organizers for the opportunity to learn, grow, and work together to make the world a safer place!

On December 11-20, a training course “Youth Dialogue as Tool for Community Change” was held in Cesme, Izmir, Turkey🇹🇷

The project brought together representatives from 6 countries🌍 (Germany, Ukraine, Spain, Serbia, Czech Republic, Turkey) to increase the competence of participants to support youth dialogue in their organizations and provide opportunities for youth development.

👉During the exchange, participants explored new practices and learned new youth policy tools, created a portfolio of necessary competencies that need to be developed with young people for their further active involvement.

🇺🇦Ukrainian representatives actively participated in all events, shared their experience working with young people and introduced participants to Ukrainian traditions during a cultural evening. You can find the impressions of the participants in the carousel.

💫We sincerely thank the organizers for the wonderful opportunity to learn new approaches to working with youth and gain valuable experience at the training course. Special thanks to our participants for their activity and worthy presentation of Ukraine!💫

On November 6-15, the “Eco Warriors Eco Gamers” training course was held in Gonio, Sakartvelo.

The project brought together representatives from 9 countries (Germany, Sakartvelo, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, Poland) to discuss environmental problems in the modern world and how innovative technologies can help solve them.

During the training, participants created environmental games and media campaigns, considered ideas for improving the environmental situation in the participating countries, instilled environmentally friendly habits, and helped clean up the surrounding areas in Gonio.

An integral part of the project was also the formation of future eco-ambassadors, who, upon returning home, will be able to implement their ideas for green initiatives in their communities.

The Ukrainian team became a bright representative among the participants. Our girls talked about how the war affects the ecology of our country and how eco-activists help to improve the situation. They also presented Ukraine perfectly at the cultural evening, preparing a traditional Ukrainian wedding that everyone remembered.

Unforgettable moments, new friends and acquaintances, and the experience of participating in the environmental training will remain in the memory of the participants for a long time.

#ErasmusPlus #тренінг #training

On November 10-18, a youth exchange “Storytelling as a tool to improve mental health of Ukrainian refugee woman” took place in Alanya, Turkey.

The project brought together representatives from 6 countries (Germany, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey) to increase understanding and empathy for Ukrainian refugee women, reduce their sense of isolation, and encourage mutual support.

During the exchange, participants explored new methods of supporting women and children who had lost their homes, participated in team tasks, and formed common values ​​regarding the attitude towards refugees from different countries.

Ukrainian participants shared their experiences and experiences, told difficult, heartbreaking stories about the war in Ukraine, and received sincere support from participants from other countries. They also shared their feedback in the carousel, noting why it became so special for them.

This project will forever remain in the hearts of Ukrainian girls, and will also serve as an important testimony to the world about the reality that Ukraine still faces.

#ErasmusPlus #youthexchange #молодіжнийобмін

On October 17-26, 2024, the “Digital Dance” youth exchange took place in Gonio, Sakartvelo🇬🇪.💃

Representatives of 6 countries (Germany, Sakartvelo, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Turkey, Poland) gathered at the project to share their experience, teach each other dance, tell and show the dance culture of other countries. 🕺

During the youth exchange, participants created dance workshops, recorded and edited dance videos, taught each other dance culture. The young people were also given the opportunity to attend a dance festival, during which they performed several numbers.

👯Teamwork also became an integral part of the project. Discussion of the development of art among different countries, study of individual dance movements, lessons on creating videos and work on youth projects that can be implemented in the future clearly united the participants.

🇺🇦The Ukrainian team became a bright representative among the participants. Our girls created unforgettable workshops and taught foreigners folk dance. They also presented Ukraine perfectly at the cultural evening, preparing activities that everyone remembered.

Time on the project passed quickly, but at the end of it, all participants left pleasant memories, new acquaintances and interesting knowledge 🌟

#ErasmusPlus #youthexchange

The Green Horizon project is an environmental initiative that brought together young people in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 6 to 14, 2024. Participants had a unique opportunity to visit a waste recycling plant, where they learned about the recycling process and were inspired to make changes in their own lives, deciding to avoid plastic and other unnatural materials in their daily activities.

Among the activities of the project was also canoeing, during which the participants investigated the pollution of the Bosphorus and discussed the impact of human activities on the environment. In addition, young people had the opportunity to visit a unique botanical garden, located in the heart of one of the busiest districts of Istanbul. There were sessions on environmental topics, where the participants gained new knowledge and skills, and also took part in planting trees on the university grounds, creating a new green area that will remain for many years.

The Green Horizon project inspired participants to take active actions to protect the environment and preserve the planet’s resources, and became an excellent example of international cooperation and interaction of young people for a common ecological future.

#erasmusplus #youthexchange #ecology #ecoproject #greenhorizon

Recently, the “Youth Work Wonders: Quality Quest for Better Practices” training took place in Tbilisi, Georgia. From August 9 to 18, the participants were actively engaged in networking, received feedback, participated in discussions and fruitfully collaborated on the development of new projects for submission to grants from Erasmus+.

The topics of the projects were diverse and adapted to the main activities of the organizations. One of the representatives of Young Agents of Change, Rada Myroshnychenko, joined the creation of an initiative aimed at the integration of refugees and IDPs into new communities through art, and another participant, Bohdana Bila, participated in the development of a long-term project focused on the development of social entrepreneurship with the help of social theater.

Each day of the training was devoted to the discussion of a certain topic, which covered the specifics of each section of the application and its requirements. Starting from the basic requirements for the application and the format of its filling, and ending with the allocation and planning of the budget. Thanks to the support of mentors who were ready to help at every stage, participants could quickly respond to comments and improve their projects.

Work on projects continues even after the completion of the training, with the aim of providing new opportunities to even more ambitious young people both in their country and abroad.

#ErasmusPlus #Тренінг #Грузія

Еразмус+ проєкт “Meutopia”, який відбувався з 23 по 30 травня у мальовничому місті Гоніо, Сакартвело.

Основна тема заходу – інтеграція в Європейський союз, обговорення зовнішньої політики та створення міцних зв’язків з європейськими країнами. Протягом тижня учасники та учасниці занурювалися в різноманітні активності, які допомогли краще зрозуміти важливість європейської інтеграції та зовнішньої політики.

Команди створювали пісні, що стали справжнім гімном нашої спільноти та відображали наші прагнення до єдності.

У захоплюючому квізі випробовували свої знання про ЄС та міжнародні відносини, що дало змогу краще зрозуміти складні питання зовнішньої політики.

Грали в симуляційні ігри, які дозволили їм відчути себе у ролі дипломатів і політиків, обговорюючи важливі рішення та шляхи співпраці між країнами.

Цей проєкт став чудовою можливістю для молоді з різних країн не лише дізнатися більше про Європейський союз, але й створити міцні зв’язки та дружні стосунки, що надихають на майбутнє співробітництво.

Дякуємо всій українській команді за представлення нашої країни та організаторам за неймовірний тиждень! До нових зустрічей у наступних проєктах Еразмус+!

#ErasmusPlus #Meutopia #EuropeanIntegration #YouthExchange

15-23 травня у Гоніо, Сакартвело відбувся Еразмус+ проєкт “If a Tree Falls”, який зарядив неймовірною важливою екологічною тематикою!

Учасники та учасниці розкрили тему екологічних проблем в різних країнах, поділилися негативним та позитивним досвідом екопроєктів в Україні, поєднали приємний прогулянковий вайб з корисним: гірський та прибережний хайкінг з прибиранням місцевості

Також команди взяли участь у симуляції, де палкими дебатами вирішувалася доля будування атомної станції у місті між громадськими активістами, інвесторами та жителями міста. А ще отримали можливість побути у ролі фасилітаторів, залучали один одного до інтерактивних та театральних воркшопів, і навіть написали музичні треки на екологічну тему! .

Наші учасниці показали реальні приклади того, як Україна відповідально підходить до вирішення екологічних проблем: переробка банерів на сумки, перші кроки будівництва пасивних будинків (будинки з нульовим споживанням енергії), сміттєві уловлювачі та багато іншого. Це є значимим кроком для презентації України як свідомої держави, що прагне розвивати євроінтеграцію екологічних політик.

Це були насичені дні з морем знайомств та знань, приливом нових ідей, які однозначно стануть поштовхом до покращення наших громад.

#ErasmusPlus #YouthExchange

З 13 по 17 травня 2024 року в м. Тревізо, Італія відбувся проєкт Еразмус+ “Democracy ToolKit”. Цей тренінг об’єднав представників та представниць з України, Польщі, Греції, Італії та Іспанії, створивши багатонаціональне середовище для обміну досвідом та знаннями.

Організований ETV EuroTreviso – APS проєкт мав на меті підвищення обізнаності про цінності демократії та ЄС Особливо важливою була можливість спільного обговорення теми прав людини та демократичних цінностей, що допомогло краще усвідомити кожному роль у сприянні активній участі молоді у суспільному житті.

Цей проєкт підготував учасників та учасниць до розуміння принципів демократії та роботи ЄС.

Дякуємо за участь у тренінгу та сподіваємось на подальший розвиток демократичних цінностей в українському суспільстві.

#ErasmusPlus #DemocracyToolKit