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Yes, and… Go! | Training Course

What? Zarika Association is excited to invite you to an immersive Erasmus+ training course: "Yes, and... Go! Entrepreneurial Resilience Through Improv." This project is designed for youth workers, trainers, facilitators, educators, and anyone working with young people who want to explore entrepreneurship in a more practical, creative, and human way. For us, entrepreneurship is not about business creation or financial models. It is a mindset. It is about having the confidence to take initiative, navigate uncertainty, communicate your ideas clearly, collaborate effectively with others, learn from failure, and turn creative ideas into tangible actions. The main methodology of this training is improvisational theater. Through active "learning by doing"—including games, scenes, storytelling, role-play, and group challenges—you will practice active listening, reacting to the unexpected, taking creative risks, accepting…

Open Call for ESC Volunteering: Find YOUR Place, Connect, and Contribute with PIRINvolve in Bansko, Bulgaria!

Are you ready to turn your ideas into action, build real-life skills, and make a meaningful difference? Zarika Association is thrilled to announce the open call for PIRINvolve, a 5-month European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering project. We are looking for four passionate young people to join our team in the beautiful mountain town of Bansko, Bulgaria, from November 3rd, 2026, to April 2nd, 2027 (151 days of project activity + 2 travel days). Before reading further, you can check out the Full PIRINvolve Infopack for a complete overview of the project, accommodation, and activities! About the PIRINvolve Project At Zarika, we believe in a world with less apathy and more empathy. Our mission is to create spaces where young people discover their potential, connect with inspiring peers,…

Play.full.nest | Training Course

What? Zarika Association is excited to share with you this wonderful training course opportunity, which is hosted by our partner organization Wonder Foundation. Play.full.nest is an international Erasmus+ Training Course designed for youth workers, educators, facilitators, social workers, community practitioners and anyone supporting the learning and wellbeing of young people. Over eight immersive days, participants will explore how playfulness can become a powerful resource for personal growth, meaningful relationships and professional practice. Rather than treating play as a collection of games or techniques, this training approaches playfulness as a mindset rooted in curiosity, imagination, spontaneity, humour, wonder and connection. Through experiential and non-formal education, participants will engage in a learning journey that combines personal exploration with practical application. The programme includes embodied movement, creative exploration, reflection, co-design sessions,…

B.E.A.T. – Bridging Europe Across Tunes | Youth Exchange

What? Zarika Association is excited to share with you a wonderful youth exchange on the topic of music, which is hosted by our partner organization Cilento Youth Union. Welcome to "B.E.A.T. - Bridging Europe Across Tunes". The B.E.A.T. project has as its main objective to promote social inclusion, intercultural dialogue and active participation among young people living in rural areas through music and artistic expression. The project aims to counter prejudice, stereotypes and forms of social isolation that can emerge in territories where opportunities for cultural exchange and international encounters are limited. By creating a space for collective artistic creation and European cooperation, B.E.A.T. seeks to strengthen young people's sense of belonging to a diverse and inclusive Europe, while demonstrating how culture can become a powerful tool for…

M.A.G.I.C | Training Course

What? Zarika Association is excited to share with you this wonderful training course on the topics of mentoring and coaching in youth work, which is hosted by our partner organization Masterpeace. We are looking for 24 active youth workers (trainers, mentors, coaches, project coordinators, educators, etc.) who are directly involved with young people, are eager to deepen their supporting skills and are from Italy, Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Croatia or Slovenia. We developed the M.A.G.I.C project to share and exchange coaching and mentoring tools that have been successfully used in work with young people. To ensure a holistic and complex approach, we based our training on the Dilts pyramid, which claims that every situation can be viewed, analysed and solved on different levels and, depending on it, with…

Co Flow | Training Course

What? Zarika Association is excited to share with you this unique training course, “Co Flow – Connect and Flow”, hosted by our partner organization Outward Bound Croatia. “Co Flow” is an experiential training course focused on embodiment, movement, and connection. It brings together youth workers to explore tools such as theatre improvisation, acro yoga, and outdoor experiential learning. Through a combination of movement, breathwork, and nature-based activities, participants will reconnect with their bodies, strengthen their presence, and develop new ways of working with groups. The training creates a safe and dynamic space for experimentation, creativity, and personal growth. Where? Gospić, Croatia When? 20/06/2026 to 27/06/2026 (incl. travel) Who? Participants aged 18+ from Croatia, Bulgaria, Sweden, and North Macedonia. Why? Participants in this TC will: • Increase body…

European Digital Citizenship Education Week 2025

Zarika Association is proud to partner with the European Digital Citizenship Education Week 2025 (EDCE Week 2025), a flagship initiative co-organized by PRISMA European Network and GEYC to mark the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education. EDCE Week will mobilize stakeholders across Europe for a week-long campaign (September 15–21, 2025) dedicated to promoting digital literacy, democratic engagement, and responsible online participation. What is EDCE Week? EDCE Week is an annual pan-European campaign that brings together youth, educators, civic actors, and policymakers to explore the complexities and promises of digital citizenship. Through online, offline, and hybrid workshops, panels, awareness campaigns, and collaborative events, EDCE Week champions digital rights, media literacy, democratic values, and inclusive participation in online spaces. 2025 is a milestone year 2025 has been officially designated as…

EmerGenZ | Youth Exchange

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆? Wildfires and other natural disasters are becoming more frequent and intense. EmerGenZ is a youth exchange designed to equip young people with essential skills in emergency response through hands-on activities, teamwork, and outdoor simulations. If you’re ready to step up, learn, and take action, this is your chance! Where? Ano Vrontou, Serres, Greece When? 08/07/2025 to 15/07/2025 (incl. travel) Who? Participants of age 18 - 30 from Bulgaria, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Spain, France Why? What makes this program unique: Real-Life Scenarios – Outdoor simulations & practical exercises Skill Development – Teamwork, leadership & problem-solving Wildfire Focus – Prevention & response strategies International Exchange – Learn & share with peers from 6 countries How? Hosting organization: Cecropia Hub, for contact: emergenz@cecropiahub.org…

YOUniverse | Training Course

What? Zarika Association is excited to share with you this wonderful training course YOUniverse, an embodiment laboratory of movement, meaning, and magic, hosted by our partner organization, YOUnique. YOUniverse is an experiential laboratory for YOU to step into a space of various somatic methodologies, and build skills that foster social inclusion, resilience, and well-being of yours and your target groups. Dive into practices that help you reconnect with yourself, expand your facilitation toolkit, and create brave spaces for expression and growth. In the YOUniverse, your body becomes your compass, and guides your way. Get ready to explore, experiment, and bring the magic back to your community! Where? Habri, Czech Republic When? 28/02/2025 to 06/03/2025 (incl. travel) Who? Participants of age 20+ from Czechia, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Slovenia,…

Water to the Moon | Training Course

What? Zarika Association is excited to share with you this wonderful training course on the topic of transforming conflicts through embodiment and storytelling, hosted by our partner organization, YOUnique. Water to the Moon mobility for youth workers is a wide exploration of our reactions in front of conflicts, and an adventurous discovery of what other options are there that might help us navigate conflicts with a bit less fear, and a bit more curiosity. We will use two special entry points for this exploration: embodiment & storytelling. The body - with its instinctive wisdom - will help us to root, feel, mirror, and anchor the learning. Stories - with the power of imagination and of listening within - will reveal us the secret ingredients for unsticking the…