2017.08 Social Advertmakers
Theme: D.G.T. Association team participated in the project Social Advertmakers, organized by Latvijas Jauniesu Attistibas Centrs, in Kegums, Latvia, between 30.08-08.09.2017. The project brought together people from Romania, Denmark, Lithuania, Spain, Gemrnay, Poland and Latvia and launched the opportunity to discuss topics related to social issues as: depression, racism, miscommunication with the purpose to embrace difference and value it.
Name: Social Advertmakers |
Duration: 30.08-08.09.2017 |
Location: Kegums, Latvia |
Organizers: Latvijas Jauniesu Attistibas Centrs |
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Romanian participants:Anca Boldea (F), Teodor Bordei (M), Oana Nistor(F), Baicu Flavius(M), Cristina Arion (F), Paul Adrian Andrei (M). |
Objectives of our training:
-To understand and ddiscuss social issues;
-To value cultural differences;
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Wonderful experiences keep on living.
On the 29th of August 2017 we embarked on a journey, which was going to become a great experience. After a brief glimpse of Riga, the capital, we, a team of six Romanians, took the train to Kegums and met the other teams that came from Denmark, Lithuania, Spain, Germany, Poland and Latvia. we were full of enthusiams that we were going to start the Social Advertmakers training.
Everyone wanted to meet everybody in an idyllic landscape, in the heart of the forest. After the name games and long conversations near the lake, we all started attenting video and photo trainings. We have had the chance to be involved in several video projects that were related to social issues, such as: indifference, racism, lack of communication, depression etc. The final projects were presented at a cafe in the center of Riga. The evenings were the opportunity for every country to present its traditional dances, food and landscape. Cultural differences were identified, but soon were left aside and each participant was happy to be in the company of the other, as if in a great family.
One unexpected experience, even for Riga, was the flashmob moment. We interracted with the locals in a unique way, by dancing, singing, writing words of peace and giving high fives.
I would recommend to every young person such an enriching experience, which is an Erasmus + training or project.
Anca Boldea
2016.09 - 2017.05 EVS Spain
Flavia Țună has represented D.G.T. Association for a 9-month EVS (01/09/2016 – 31/05/2017), in Valencia, Spain, having as host European Intercultural Association GoEurope.
Name: EVS to SVE |
Duration: 01/09/2016 – 31/05/2017 |
Location: Valencia, Spain |
Organizers: GoEurope |
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Romanian participants:Flavia Țună(F). |
Objectives of the training:
-To develop activities on creating new job prospects;
-To give pieces of advice and informing young unemployed Spainyards about the activities performed;
EVS-2-SVE: “European Voluntary Service to Support the Valencian social Empowerment” was an EVS project designed for 3 volunteers from Italy (Valeria), Romania (Flavia) and Estonia (Karin) aged 18 to 30, that played an active and versatile role in the implementation of GoEurope activities - the host organization.
The three volunteers organized once a week the “English Coffee” (Language exchange EN/ES on current issues and topics of interest), along with groups of youth of the local community that serve the Youth City Council (CjV) and Youth Centre of Valencia (Regidoria de Juventud), where GoEurope has also its legal headquarters.
During the EVS, the volunteers launched a blog, that can be reached here: http://valencianevs.tumblr.com/
Come back soon for a mini-interview with Flavia!
2017.05 Do not Worry - Be Happy
Theme: D.G.T. Association team participated in the "Do not Worry - Be Happy" Youth Exchange organized by the Problem-Based Learning Institute NGO in Vilnius, Lithuania, between 3-10 May 2017. The project brought together 32 participants from Lithuania, Portugal, Romania and Italy, and aimed at promoting working methods with young people facing depressive states. Emphasis was placed on emotional intelligence and self-confidence in discovering effective solutions.
The project was funded through the Erasmus + program. You can find more details about the project here : http://www.pblerasmus.com/news.html
Name: Do not Worry - Be Happy |
Duration: 3-10 May 2017 |
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania |
Organizers: Problem-Based Learning Institute NGO |
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Romanian participants:Done Andreea Madalina(F), Bianca Viviana Priceputu(F), Gabriela Florea(F), Ionut Sinca(M), Andrei Popescu(M), Bogdan Cange(M), Cristian Guzun(M) and Stoica Cristinel Popa(M). |
Objectives of our training:
-To develop emotional intelligence;
-To promote working methods with young people facing depressive states;
-To promote self-confidence in discovering effective solutions;
Testimonials:
The project “Don’t worry- be happy” from Vilnius-Lithuania has been an interesting experience, definitely on my liking. I had a relaxing week, worries-free, in a peaceful and secluded environment, far away from the crowded city, surrounded by happy people always ready for fun. The highlight of this project was the easy going, flexible schedule, easy to adapt to and yet, very organised. The activities we took part in were carefully chosen, like: yoga, icebreaking games, dancing classes, sightseeing, sports, visits at the 'Caritas Mother's and Child's Home', place where we found out more about the condition of single mothers and how they can be reintegrated into the community- I must mention this particular experience was quite moving and emotional. Despite of all the planned activities, we had plenty of time to visit the bohemian city of Vilnius and its surroundings. During the week, I had a wonderful time, I found it relaxing, inspiring, with loads of fun and memories that will stay with me for a long, long time. Once again, it has been proven to me that Youth Exchanges represent the best way to travel, as it offers the perfect opportunity to socialise and develop new friendship. The vibe, the atmosphere you feel in these meetings and the whole experience are unique. I would repeat this experience anytime. (Viviana Priceputu)
Vilnius-a place where you worry that you don’t need to worry!
I always worry. When I pack, when I meet new people, while I’m there, far away from my family and from the people I love and finally when I leave a place, knowing I will may never see those persons again. In the project “Don’t worry, be happy” I had 3 worries from the ones I mentioned earlier. The first two and the last one, which was the strongest. I didn’t need to worry about the third one because the people I met in there were like a new family to me. I consider myself so lucky because I’ve got the chance to meet people from different cultures, whom I couldn’t met in a normal basics. And the fact that I know them now it made my world a whole lot bigger. Not only because now I have friends around Europe but because I saw in them different ways of thinking and seeing life, which made my view a whole lot bigger. The experience was so nice and Mikas was an awesome person, who really cared about us and about our ideas. The activities were about self-development, which meant a lot to me. I was never good at dancing or at painting, but I’ve always wanted to take time and try. I have never done yoga before this project, so it was a first for me, and I really had fun working with my body and clearing my mind. Also, I really enjoyed playing football and ping-pong and also learning new words in new languages!A thing that was really important to me was the visit that we made at a mothers' house. There, the women who were in trouble and didn’t had a place to go (because they may had been abused) found a shelter and professional help in order to get over that trauma. I find this amazing and I’m glad that I’ve got the possibility to meet the persons who are in charge to take care of that women. The experience was amazing because we had free time in order to visit Vilnius, which is a great city. I surely want to come back and visit it again! I loved seeing Trakai castle also. In Vilnius I enjoyed our time visiting museums and I had really strong feelings while we visited The Genocide Museum.I will think about this project and about the people I’ve met in the future. It was something that really helped me, because I am a shy person and I had the chance to win that fear during that week and also worry less, and be happy more! (Gabriela Florea)
How not to worry and be happy instead in Lithuania
We think that we all know how to relax and have fun. While we usually study and work because of the expectations and norms that society teaches us, we pretend that the oposite, not working, is done naturally by human beings. Unfortunately, in a world of speed and instant communication, we have lost our ability to relax. We are constantly bombarded with information and instant demands. This, coupled with the lack of privacy due to the availability of audio-video recordings at a fingertip, have turned us into working robots. Due to all of this, a project on relaxation and leisure was more than welcomed. Over the years, I took part in more than 15 international projects financed by the European Union in different countries. I have learnt about many different subjects, some more relevant than others, but all imense important for my personal and professional development. However, who would have thought that I would consider a project on how not to worry and how to be happy as one of the most important for me. The range of acitivities was very high and included yoga, soccer, sauna, meditation and dancing. All of these activities taught me how to live life better and take advantage of every moment, a skill I had lost. All this, coupled with cultural visits to impressive historical sites of Lithuania, went a long way towards helping me not only relax but be more productive over the long time as I understood the importance of taking care of your mind and body. (Stoica Cristinel Popa)