Hi everyone! I’m Zeynep from Türkiye. I have been living in Ankara for the past 7 years, and this is my first time abroad, which is pretty exciting. I think Skopje was a wonderful choice for me. The people here are so welcoming, the streets are beautiful, the city has a calm and peaceful atmosphere,…
Hii y'all, If I were to start this introduction in the usual manner, I would say that my name is Patrícia, that I am a social sciences student, and that I come from Slovakia... which is true, but who am I really? To be completely honest with you, I always find it so difficult to…
Being a teenager is not always easy. It is a period of discovering who we are, becoming more independent, dealing with expectations from others, and learning how to express what we need and feel. Sometimes, finding the right words can be difficult. Sometimes, we do not even know exactly what we feel. This is why…
It’s 9 p.m. I’m sitting on the balcony. Outside, I can hear the lively voices of children enthusiastically playing football and jumping rope late into the night. It takes me back to my childhood. When we were kids, we were always eager to grow up. We looked up to our older brothers and sisters. As…
This summer, young people from Macedonia had the opportunity to take part in the Erasmus+ youth exchange “Trailblazers: Learning with Nature 2” organized by NaturKultur, held in Berne, Germany. The Macedonian team was made up of Anamarija, who took on the role of team leader, David, Ana, Nikola, Anastasija, Nino, and Ina. Far away from…
Hello everyone! My name is Laura, and I’m from Slovakia. Since I’m a very curious person, I decided to come here to beautiful Macedonia. I’m always looking for adventures and new challenges, so a new language, the culture of the real Balkans, welcoming people, fascinating history, and majestic mountains were definitely some of the reasons…
At the beginning of June a group of us met up for an Erasmus+ training course on resilience - people from Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Slovenia, Iceland, Romania and Italy. We spent our days doing a mix of art, movement, walks in nature and honestly just talking a lot, trying to figure out what "resilience" even…
Hello, my name is Çağan, and I come from Türkiye. I have been living in Istanbul for many years. I am a medical student who has just entered my fourth year. When it comes to my hobbies outside of medicine, I have always been very interested in history, and I absolutely love playing chess. I…
Almost a month has passed since our team from Macedonia left to participate in a youth exchange in Latvia with the title “YOU(th) in Media Literacy”. On this exchange Jovan, David, Joana, Bojana, Lazar and Sofija and the rest of the participants from other countries had the chance to learn more about media literacy and…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 10 participants (15-21 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the youth exchange “Young Civil Society” in Macedonia. Place: Struga, Macedonia Date: 22.08 – 29.08.2026 About the project: This activity is a bilateral youth exchange between Macedonia and Poland. The topic is youth participation and civic engagement. The…
Hello! I am Léa, a 30-year-old graduate with a master's degree in film research, living in Rouen, France. I will be spending three months in Skopje doing an internship working in the Museum of Macedonia. I've traveled extensively throughout my life (England, Scotland, South Korea, Switzerland, etc.) and I love discovering new cultures and places.…
Hello! I am Cansu from Ankara, Türkiye. I’m a Politics and Economics student with a deep passion for exploring new cultures, languages, and places. When I’m not diving into academic subjects, you’ll most likely find me immersed in cinema, enjoying music and dance, or singing along to my favorite tunes. I believe that art, storytelling,…
Hi! I’m Secem, and I’m from Türkiye. I recently graduated with a degree in Management Information Systems. I enjoy learning, creating, and continuously challenging myself. Technology, social impact, and content creation are some of my biggest interests. I love turning ideas into meaningful projects, sharing what I learn, and contributing to something that can make…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 10 participants (13-18 years old) from Macedonia who want to participate in the youth exchange “Local Roots, European Futures” in Macedonia. Place: Struga, Macedonia Date: 5.08 – 14.08.2026 About the project: This activity is a bilateral youth exchange between Macedonia and France. It opens up the opportunity for cooperation through sharing…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for the volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Hands for the community” in Italy. Place: Finale Emilia, Italy Dates: August 2026 – March 2027 (7 months) or September 2026 – February 2027 (5 months) About the project: Volunteers will support a variety of…
There are days when everything feels too fast. Hours blur into one another, faces pass like shadows, and we forget that life isn’t measured by what we accomplish, but by what we truly experience. In this rush, slowing down becomes an act of quiet rebellion, a way to reclaim the rhythm of our own heartbeat.…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for the volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Volunteer in Lithuania” in Lithuania. Place: Vilnius, Lithuania Starting date: August/September 2026 (12 months) About the project: The projects offer inspiring chances for volunteers to grow, learn and contribute to meaningful youth work in Lithuania.…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for the volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Kids in Action 13 - United in Solidarity” in Slovenia. Place: Škofja Loka, Slovenia Date: September 2026 - August 2027 (12 months) About the project: The main target of the project is to continue a…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for the volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Volunteer in Latvia” in Latvia. Place: Riga and Ķekava, Latvia Starting date: September/October 2026 (10-12 months) About the project: The projects offer inspiring chances for volunteers to grow, learn and contribute to meaningful youth work…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for the volunteers (18–30 years old) from Macedonia to participate in a long-term ESC project “Fundación Escuela de Solidaridad” in Spain. Place: Granada, Spain Date: as soon as possible (12 months) About the project: FES is a host community. The development of the community is intimately linked to the solidarity…