September carries a bittersweet feeling of summer’s end and the arrival of fall. It evokes images of changing seasons, with leaves turning vibrant colors and temperatures cooling down. The month holds a certain calmness as the pace of life shifts, and it’s a time for reflection and preparation for the months ahead. For the reflection,…
Hi everyone, I am Marcel from Poland, and I am 19 years old. I'm so excited to be in Skopje! First of all, I want to experience what it's like to be a volunteer, and for me, the best option to start my volunteering adventure is to do it abroad. By regularly writing and speaking,…
“What time is it? Summertime!” Let’s kick off the summer with the month of June, which symbolizes beauty in all its forms, from spring’s flowers to the sunlight heralding the arrival of summer. And what could be more splendid than starting the season with long nights, breathtaking sunsets on the beach, or a warm barbecue…
Moin! My name is Tamina and I'm an 18-year-old from Hamburg, Germany. I'm interested in literature, politics, history and arts! I appreciate a nice cappuccino after a visit to the museum and I am the owner of two budgies (if you're looking for more fun facts). I have been doing volunteer work in my city…
Hi again! I’m Hugo, former short-term ESC volunteer in VCS. I’m 19 now and I used to live in a small village in the Western part of France. After spending two months in Macedonia this year, I came back for 11 months! The job suits me very well, the people are fantastic and I missed…
August is here as you can see from the weather and from the new Voices edition! Are you already getting enough from this sun or are you craving even more? Remember to stay hydrated and enjoy this weather, it’s not lasting forever. Speaking about hydration, did you know that people in Mexican village consume significantly…
“In the summertime, when the weather is hot, you can reach right up and touch the sky” - Mungo Jerry Ahh summertime at last! Nice to see y’all again for this June edition. I can already see you all looking forward to take a dip in the pool or the sea, enjoying an ice cream…
Gratitude is the art of being thankful and appreciative of our things in life. Not only that, you could say that being grateful is a lifestyle where one is capable of valuing what he has instead of what he is missing. 200.000 people die every day from natural causes, and today you were not one…
Oh, April! The month of rebirth and re-awakening – look at those trees and flowers! After a surprisingly long winter, we can enjoy the sunny and warm weather again. Can you smell the new adventures in the air? Finally, we can say bye-bye to winter coats and enjoy outdoor activities. Hiking to Vodno every weekend?…
Hello everyone, in the women's month and spring. Warm days are coming! This month is extraordinary for women, especially March 8, when we celebrate their day, and we should say a special "thank you" for all the female achievements in society. Also, let's not forget about the fight for gender equality. In the month's topic,…
Longer evenings and colder nights remind us that it’s already autumn outside. For many, it is a time when energy diminishes and the mood comes for activities that do not necessarily bring such joy during the summer. Who wants to sit under the blanket watching a sad movie when you can spend this time actively…
“Dance is the hidden passion of our soul.” - Martha Graham This month dancing is our passion. It’s a wonderful way to express yourself, relieve stress, and forget everything around you. The times of solitude are passing, have you had enough time to take a look at your inner self, reflect your thoughts and dreams,…
We are living extraordinary times. The whole world has stopped and isolated itself and suddenly we all have a lot of time to spend with ourselves. Being apart from our loved ones is hard but at the same time this weird situation gives us an opportunity to get to stop and think our own lives,…
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,…
The end is the new beginning. With every new year coming people are still not done with new hopes, plans, fantasies, dreams, ideas... VOICES team is joining this global enthusiasm and we can promise you that we are not slowing down with fantasizing! But first, let us take you to ancient times of Sámi people.…
May bring us to the topics of environment and coolest trends to help the nature right now. What is exactly happening on Earth right now and what can we do? And what is happening close – but far away in space? This edition takes us to travel to Pakistan, gives us a peek to Ukraine’s…
With rising temperatures and spring being in full bloom we present you the colourful new April edition of Voices. How does it feel to be a foreigner? What do dragonflies eat? What is going on in the skating community in Kavadarci? How is it to live to sing in the Opera? Find the answers to…
What brings you the edition of Voices for March 2019? First of all, Martinka, read more about the symbolism of this tradition, we bring positive vibrations from Slovenia, we prepare for spring “Juggling” and we are saying temporarily goodbye to “Skating in Poland”. “Self-love” is the most important moment for everything stated to be realized.…
Love, Љубов, Dashuri, Rakkaus, Armastus, Liebe, Amor, Amour After settling down to the new year of 2019, let’s welcome February as the month of love. After all, Valentine’s day takes place in February. Even though it’s the day of loved ones and friends, love does not always prevail as you can read in “The relationships…
Winter is bringing whiteness in our lives. Many people are trying to start new life books in this month. January is bringing new light and hopes in people’s lives. Some people, in the start of the New year are looking just as one formal end of a project cycle. It is up to the human…