Click Democracy
Between July 15th and 24th, a group of young people from eight countries – Denmark, Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Ukraine, Jordan, Poland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – met in Ganløse, just outside Copenhagen, for the Erasmus+ youth exchange Click Democracy. Over ten days, the group dug into what democracy actually looks like in a digital age, and how young people can show up for it, both online and in their own communities. What we set out to do: Hosted by Copenhagen Youth Network, the exchange was built around a few core goals: Building a shared understanding of democracy, participation, and civic engagement among young people today. Looking closely at digital citizenship, and what online tools can actually do for real-world civic action. Sharpening critical thinking skills, especially around spotting misinformation and digital manipulation. Creating space for genuine intercultural dialogue and exchange of perspectives. Helping participants turn what they learned into something actionable back home. WOLF was proud to send a group of Bulgarian participants to take part in this experience. In their own words: “For me it was very involving interesting and fulfilling. It was my first Erasmus+ project and i will for sure do it again.”– Borislav Georgiev “It was an incredible experience featuring an engaging and timely topic focused on digital citizenship, critical thinking, and active youth participation in modern democracy. The project brought together a unique group of people from 8 different countries, who exchanged fresh ideas and perspectives in a collaborative, supportive environment.” “It felt like time slowed down while everything around us became more alive. There was this strange mix of freedom, excitement, and connection, as if we had known each other much longer than we actually had. For a moment, we weren’t thinking about where we came from or where we were going — we were simply there, together. – Gergana Tomanova “This project was really meaningful for me, both because I grew personally and gained hands-on leadership experience.I was met with the task of leading two teams in parallel, each with its own objectives that had to be met. I had to learn on the go how to delegate tasks and follow up with task owners to make sure everything was achieved on time. […] The majority of participants agreed that the Bulgarian workshop had been the best one 🙂[…] Visiting the House of Europe in Copenhagen was another great highlight. We had the opportunity to hear directly from an EU official, and asking a few questions even helped get a good discussion going about topics that genuinely interest me.Exploring Copenhagen overall was extraordinary. The city was incredible, and I really appreciated the multiple study visits — they allowed us to explore while bonding and creating shared experiences, all set against the backdrop of world-class architecture and history.” – Tsvetan Check our blog for more inspiring stories like this one <3
Arte senza confini
Young people from six different countries (Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, N.Macedonia and Spain) gathered together in Filadelfia, Calabria in Italy to explore how art can be used as an inclusion tool.
Elec-trick+
Elec-trick+ is an Erasmus+ youth exchange that took place between 16th and 24th of May in Luxembourg.
PrismaEU10 Seminar
Before learning more about PrismaEU10 Seminar, let’s see what Prisma is. Prisma European Network is a network of organizations in Europe, Eastern Partnership countries, North Africa and the Middle East, active in the youth field that are committed to developing qualitative youth work at an international level by taking advantage of the new media technologies. Check more about PRISMA here: https://prisma-network.eu/ What happened in Benalmadena, Spain? Between 25th and 30th of April, in Benalmadena, Spain 32 youth workers from 15+ countries gathered together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of PrismaEU Network. Objective of the seminar were: Deepen their understanding of Erasmus+ quality standards and EQYP principles. Share and explore best practices in green, social, and digital youth work. Engage in strategic planning for future partnerships within the PrismaEU network. Contribute to discussions on the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education. Develop action plans for long-term impact within their organizations. WOLF’s participation in PrismaEU10 Seminar and next steps As a relatively young organization, this was the first representation of WOLF in such context. It was great meeting with different organizations with diverse experience and background. We discussed possible future partnerships and cooperation in projects. We were able to do a reality check on where the organization stands in terms of internal processes, policies and overall quality procedures and get inspiration to further improve them. Last but not least it was great meeting with familiar faces and organizations we already work with. Next steps of WOLF, following the participation in PrismaEU10 Seminar, are going to be: Planning future projects Exploring the possibility of joining Prisma European Network Improving our internal processes Follow our socials to see what’s coming next! As a result of the seminar, a special booklet has been published. It captures the energy, ideas, and outcomes of the PRISMAEU10 seminar. Check out the booklet here
Youth Sustainability Lab 2.0
Between 9-17 of December 2024, in Bran, Romania took place the youth exchange Youth Sustainability Lab 2.0. The mobility gathered together 32 young people from 5 different countries – Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Spain and Cyprus. The project has been coordinated by GEYC. WOLF, as a partner in the project, helped 7 young people from Bulgaria to attend and be part of the Youth Sustainability Lab 2.0 The objectives which all the participants worked towards were the following: 👉Encourage and equip young people to take leadership roles in climate action initiatives within their communities and beyond.👉 Enable young participants to engage with policymakers and advocate for stronger climate policies and measures to combat disinformation.👉 Equip young people with advanced digital literacy and advocacy skills to effectively spread accurate information and counter climate change disinformation online. The participants had the chance to work together and facilitate different workshops and sessions. They were able to discover the surroundings of Bran and build stronger bonds during that. A fun and valuable part of all youth exchanges is the intercultural night. During Youth Sustainability Lab 2.0 the fantastic 7, presented Bulgarian culture in an engaging and creative way and had the chance to learn more about the rest of the represented cultures.
Addressing Challenges in Europe
The Youth Exchange ACE (Addressing Challenges in Europe) took place in Athens, Greece between 3rd and 8th of December 2024. The objective