The beautiful nature at the lake Kozjak near Skopje shone with all its splendor. On Saturday several dozen enthusiasts cleaned it from the garbage that burdened this picnic place. In the three hours that the action lasted, about 130 bags of garbage were collected, mostly plastic bottles, cans, paper and food scraps. "The action was…
Hello again, Greetings from downtown Skopje! Back in 2003, the talented composer Matthew Bellamy from Cambridge wrote “Our time is running out”. For this October edition, we invite you to think of the time in its wide meaning with us and our cross-border fellowship of writers. Angela brilliantly highlights the fascinating nature of seasons: familiar…
After the effective action of cleaning Vodno, volunteers from "За почиста Македонија" ("For a cleaner Macedonia") led by our Petar Stevanović continue with the activities for preservation of nature and maintenance of a clean environment. On Saturday (the 3rd of October) on the agenda is Kozjak, more precisely the beautiful place "Terrace of Kozjak" which…
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In Bulgaria, the first day of school starts on the 15th of September. I was told during my first few days in Blagoevgrad that this day is like no other because the whole city becomes very vibrant and active. While reminiscing my days in primary school and high school, I was excited to see the…
So it's been almost a week since I've arrived in my home country, I feel overwelmed with emotions, but still very proud of myself. Ten months in Malaga, Spain I was confronted with new challenges which helped me grew and improve my personal development. Communicating in Spanish while working in the care home, as well…
Hello dear friends, My name is Nevin Kanzo and I am currently participating in the project that is happening in Antalya (Demre), Turkey. My project is a short-term project (57days). We are two participants from Macedonia and our main activity is protection of Sea Turtles (Caretta Caretta) in their hatchling season. Our volunteer’s daily tasks…
Happy Youth Day 2020! On this special day for all young people around the world, let’s put a spotlight on inspiring young game changers! We can’t be more proud of these 25 future-shapers from , who are selflessly engaged to be the change they want to see in the world! They dared to get out of…
The sun sends the last rays of heat at the end of summer in late August 2018 when a 23-year-old woman sits on the living room floor at home, surrounded by all her belongings. The big red suitcase contains only two black cats leaving their hair all over as a last farewell gift to this…
It is astonishing how fast the unknown becomes known and a far away place becomes home. And how fast the time passes. In one moment I get picked up at the airport by two people I don’t know and, almost in an instant, I tell them goodbye as good friends. I went to Skopje, Macedonia…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 volunteers from Finland to participate in an ESC – project "Giving VOICES to the youth" in Skopje, Macedonia. Place: Skopje, Macedonia Date: October 2020 – September 2021 !! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current situation with COVID-19 Volunteers Centre Skopje is…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 2 volunteers from Poland to participate in an ESC – project "Giving VOICES to the youth" in Skopje, Macedonia. Place: Skopje, Macedonia Date: October 2020 – September 2021 !! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current situation with COVID-19 Volunteers Centre Skopje is…
Our volunteer Marijana Asprovska is a part of the ESC Volunteer(S)olidarity project for nearly 9 months in lovely Agueda, Portugal. Our partners, association Psientifica, as a part of the good community practices and engagement, organized an open local event for presentation of different cultures, traditions and customs of the volunteers coming from Finland, Greece, Spain,…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer from Macedonia to participate in an ESC – project “VOLUNTEER(S)olidarity” in Águeda, Portugal. Place: Águeda, Portugal Date: Advance Planning Visit – 16th to 19th of September 2020 | Mobility – 01.10.2020 to 31.07.2021 ! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for a volunteer from Macedonia to participate in an ESC – project “VOLUNTEER(S)olidarity” in Águeda, Portugal. Place: Águeda, Portugal Date: Advance Planning Visit – 16th to 19th of September 2020 | Mobility – 01.10.2020 to 31.07.2021 ! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current…
Environment matters Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for 4 people from Macedonia who want to participate in the ESC - project “Environment matters” in Turkey. Place: Ankara, Turkey Dates: September-October 2020 (59 days) ! There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current situation with COVID-19 About the project: This project aims…
Volunteers Centre Skopje is looking for volunteers from Macedonia to participate in the ESC-project “Donate blood, donate life!” together with young people from EU countries and from Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Dates: Stage 1: 01.09.2020 – 31.10.2020 Stage 2: more info later ❗There might be possible changes regarding the project dates depending on the current…
Home is strongly connected with safety and peace. Either you will call a home your family house, your favourite place that got your heart from the beginning, your country or the whole world. There are many definitions. But it should always mean that at home you’re safe and peaceful. Everyday now you probably hear the…
The main objective of the project is training for certification of organizations for the EU Aid Volunteers programme, which is aimed at providing practical support to the humanitarian aid efforts, and at contributing towards strengthening the local capacities in countries affected by disasters. In this way, EU Aid Volunteers enables European citizens to practically help…
As the spring gets closer, this edition of VOICES is bursting with topics full of light, love and questions. The topic of the month will take you deep into the world of tattoos, maybe so deep that you’ll end up taking one on your own skin! And one of the most essential things in life,…