My time with MIHI was a unique experience that allowed me to gain knowledge of the third sector, enhance my skillset and open my eyes to the challenges facing NGOs, particularly when the team is small and has access to limited resources. I obtained a first-hand insight into the impact these factors have on both … Continued
Alongside Tilly – a good friend from school – I lived in Jakarta, Indonesia, completing a three month internship. We worked for the Sivana Foundation, a small NGO, who hope to improve the quality and quantity of education available to Indonesian children. This was a wonderful opportunity, giving us an insight into how charities have … Continued
My experience volunteering at Svitac (a multi-ethnic youth centre in in Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina) has been beyond valuable. The opportunity to work alongside international and local volunteers to create positive changes and promote integration between youth in the local community has taught me a lot. As well as increasing my socio-political knowledge and developing … Continued
As a Youth Worker, it was a great experience for me to learn about transnational youth work and the learning opportunities available to young people through Erasmus+, especially culture, languages and skills. To see the outcomes of Inspire Europe in Istanbul, especially how young people engaged and picked up new words in different languages! I … Continued
The programme in Istanbul was a really worthwhile opportunity to meet other young people from the UK and Turkey. Everyone seemed to enjoy getting together and learning more about each other’s cultures, and realising our shared interests and experiences. Erasmus+ is a fantastic experience and I would strongly recommend it to anyone who is even … Continued
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