In the mid-November, I took part in a training in the scope of No ESCape from Reflection project. One of the reasons was to learn and gain new perception on ESC projects, learning processes and reflection, as well as take time for introspection and sharing experiences with other youth workers. And the training has exceeded…
Mobility projects for youth and youth worker Non-formal and informal learning enable young people to acquire essential competences that contribute to their personal and socio-educational development and foster their active participation in society, thereby improving their employment prospects. Through their participation in learning mobility activities, youth workers develop skills relevant for their professional development, foster…
Erasmus+ is the EU Programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport for the period 2021-2027. Education, training, youth and sport are key areas that support citizens in their personal and professional development. High quality, inclusive education and training, as well as informal and non-formal learning, ultimately equip young people and participants of…
With the support of GIZ K, during Manifest 14 GAIA will organize four educational workshops in Brick Factory in Prishtina. 19th and 20th of August – Introduction to traditional carpentry and woodwork (building of compost toilets) – 10 participants the call for participants>>> https://www.gaiakosovo.org/2022/08/09/call-for-participants-traditional-carpentry/ 27th and 28th of August – Introduction to permaculture – 20…
Through advancements in technology and the growth of the internet and social media, the world continues to become more connected. Ideas, and now even people, can travel quickly, with many taking the chance to gain valuable experience abroad. For us as students in particular, this holds potential for personal growth and career development. The same…
Last week (10th to 16th April) we were part of “The Gender Effect” training which took place in Rome, Italy. This training was a great opportunity to learn more about gender and how feminist and queer movement are intertwined with each other. We got more informed about gender based discrimination and violence, gender-based conflicts and…
3PEAS experience Earlier this month I was fortunate enough to take part in a PDC (Permaculture Design Course) at Gaia Kosovo. Permaculture is an ethical system for living in harmony and balance with the earth and with each other. The ethics of permaculture are Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share. There is also a…
First steps for a change – An ESC testimony from Valentina in Krško, Slovenia A journey is best measured in friends, memories, people we meet, the time we spend and acts we do rather than the miles along the way. And all these journeys start from small steps that we are afraid to take, but…
The Greenbelt Camp – An ESC testimony by Qendresa Volunteering is something that always gives me a purpose and makes me feel valuable, knowing that I’m also doing my part in a community. I just got finished with my studies abroad and I came back in Kosovo by the time I saw this ESC project.…
A One Day Festival to Celebrate Art Mitrovica, Kosovo – 4 June 2021 In the old Craft Center of Mitrovica, just behind the Balkan sweet-shop, there is a little colorful yard with two tall trees making shade during these hot summer days. It’s in this place that the volunteers of the Mitrovica program of GAIA…