Author: Georgi Kuzmanov

Empowering Young Refugees Through Inclusion Lab: A Transformative Training Journey

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Between June and November 2024, we had the privilege of delivering a series of six powerful and transformative trainings as part of our Inclusion Lab project—an initiative proudly funded by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. Designed specifically for young refugees living in Southwest Bulgaria, the project brought together 10 dedicated participants Read more about Empowering Young Refugees Through Inclusion Lab: A Transformative Training Journey[…]

Bridging Communities Through Stories: Human Library Event

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As part of the Inclusion Lab project—funded by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe—we were proud to host a deeply impactful Human Library Event in collaboration with the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG). This event served as a powerful tool for breaking down barriers, challenging stereotypes, and fostering meaningful dialogue between the Read more about Bridging Communities Through Stories: Human Library Event[…]

Third intermediate meeting of project ALL ON BOARD: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN YOUTH WORK

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In the period between 4 November -7 November 2024, partners from the All on Board project gathered in Serres, Greece, for a productive third intermediate meeting. The two-day session focused on reviewing the project’s progress, planning upcoming trainings and events, and sharing updates from the testing phase. Key highlights included the preparation of the mobility Read more about Third intermediate meeting of project ALL ON BOARD: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN YOUTH WORK[…]

Building Inclusive Communities: Round Table on Refugee Integration Held in Bansko

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As part of the Inclusion Lab project, a key milestone was reached with the successful implementation of a Round Table on Refugee Integration, held in Bansko in close cooperation with Bansko Municipality. This important event created a space for dialogue and exchange among local stakeholders working at the forefront of refugee inclusion in the region. Read more about Building Inclusive Communities: Round Table on Refugee Integration Held in Bansko[…]

YE” EMPOWERING YOUTH FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS” – 1-9 December 2024, Bakuriani, Georgia

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Dates: 1-9 December 2024 Place: Bakuriani, Georgia About the project: Entrepreneurship involves engaging with ecosystem stakeholders, fostering relationships, and learning through experience. Unfortunately, today ‘ s educational systems often lack focus on developing entrepreneurial skills like resilience, innovation, and independence. Our youth exchange aims to address this gap by introducing young people to entrepreneurship through Read more about YE” EMPOWERING YOUTH FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS” – 1-9 December 2024, Bakuriani, Georgia[…]

Exploring Youth-Led Innovation: Study Visit to Smolyan’s Youth Hub

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As part of our ongoing Inclusion Lab project, our participants had the inspiring opportunity to take a study trip to the picturesque town of Smolyan. The highlight of this visit was the Youth Hub run by Young Improvers for Youth Development (YIYD) – one of the few youth centers in Bulgaria managed entirely by young Read more about Exploring Youth-Led Innovation: Study Visit to Smolyan’s Youth Hub[…]

TC” Femme Financial Freedom ” – 5-13 August 2024 Bansko, Bulgaria

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Dates: 5-13 August 2024 Place: Bansko, Bulgaria About the project: The current mobility is part of project Femme Financial Freedom that is a cooperation partnership project between youth organization from Bulgaria, Germany, Spain and Romania. Thought the mobility we will have the opportunity to successful asses the created training programs and pilot all the units Read more about TC” Femme Financial Freedom ” – 5-13 August 2024 Bansko, Bulgaria[…]

TC “Be a leader, not a follower” – 10-18 September 2024, Pervolia, Cyprus

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Dates: 10-18 September 2024 Place: Pervolia, Cyprus About the project: Our main aim is to organize training to raise the quality of youth exchanges by providing youth workers of partner organizations with necessary competences & tools to train group leader’s to support participants in each phase of the project. Participants will be youth workers from Read more about TC “Be a leader, not a follower” – 10-18 September 2024, Pervolia, Cyprus[…]

YE” International Digital and Women’s Alliance for Eco Entrepreneurship” -1-9 Оctober 2024, İstanbul/Silivri

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Dates: 1-9 October 2024 Place: İstanbul/Silivri About the project: Despite the increase in the number of entrepreneurial women, there are still significant barriers and challenges based on gender inequality compared to men across Europe. Our project therefore aims to address these barriers and promote equal opportunities for young women in these areas. In addition, young Read more about YE” International Digital and Women’s Alliance for Eco Entrepreneurship” -1-9 Оctober 2024, İstanbul/Silivri[…]

YE” COMMUNI KEY” – 23-31 August 2024, Bakuriani, Georgia

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Dates: 23-31 August 2024 Place: Bakuriani, Georgia About the project: The aim of our project is to improve young persons verbal and nonverbal communication strategies by using practical and theoretical tools to deepen the connection with ourselves and the people around us. The project aims to create a safe space where the difficulties (and successes!) Read more about YE” COMMUNI KEY” – 23-31 August 2024, Bakuriani, Georgia[…]