From April 13–18, the first training activity of the DivE(d): Diversifying Education project brought together educators and youth workers from Estonia, Latvia, Poland and Italy for an immersive exploration of LEGO® and puzzle-based learning. Hosted in Tallinn, the four-day programme combined hands-on experimentation, reflection, and game design to rethink how we approach inclusive education. The … Continue reading Experience | “DivE(d)” Training Activity 1
Category: Experiences
Reviews of local/international projects
From 12 to 14 March, partners of the CIVIKO project came together in Niš, Serbia for a productive and inspiring transnational meeting. Building on the insights gathered from local focus groups conducted in each partner country, the meeting marked an important step in shaping the foundation of the CIVIKO board game. At the beginning of … Continue reading Experience | CIVIKO Project Meeting II
From 2nd to 6th of March we organized in Estonia the second seminar of the "Young Business" programme, titled as "Marketing with heart: from selling to connecting". Here are the reflections of the Estonian team participating in the "Young Business" adventure: "The project was very interesting and useful. The task I liked the most was … Continue reading Experience | “Young Business” Seminar II
The first seminar of the "Young Business" project took place in Riga (Latvia) from 4-8 February 2026, bringing together motivated young participants from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Each country was represented by five participants and one group leader, creating a dynamic international group eager to explore entrepreneurship and develop their own business ideas. During the … Continue reading Experience | “Young Business” Seminar I
The youth exchange “Be Informed” took place in Mijas, Spain and brought together young people from different countries to learn about media literacy, public speaking and debates. The project focused on developing communication skills, critical thinking and intercultural understanding through interactive activities such as debates, simulations and teamwork. Here are the impressions of the Estonian … Continue reading Experience | “Be Informed” YE
"This month I had the opportunity to take part in a Partnership Building Activity (PBA) in Domžale, Slovenia, organised within the Erasmus+ programme. I arrived with very little idea of what to expect and some uncertainty about how best to represent my organisation. However, any initial stress quickly disappeared thanks to the well-structured facilitation, the … Continue reading Experience | “Momentum: Partnership in Motion” PBA
"Facilitator's Playground" was an international training course for youth workers and educators to level up their game facilitation skills. Participants explored how to be effective game masters, guide players smoothly through different educational game formats (escape games, tabletop games, live action role-play), and conduct meaningful debriefings that turn play into learning. Below you can find … Continue reading Experience | “Facilitator’s Playground”
Participating in an Erasmus+ youth exchange is always more than just traveling: it is an opportunity to step out of your usual rhythm, meet people with different life perspectives, and rethink the way you see community, work and creativity. This autumn, a group of Shokkin members traveled to rural Spain to take part in "Tech4Rural", … Continue reading Experience | “Tech for Rural”
Last year we hosted the first international youth exchange of our SafeNet project, taking place in Estonia from 24–29 July. The project aimed to raise awareness among young people about the risks linked to digital technologies, data collection, and the spread of unverified information online. During the exchange, participants took part in workshops, debates, and … Continue reading Experience | SafeNet fake news campaign
Play first, reflect later. A few days, one place, and many roles to step into. During the R.I.S.E. training course in Vihi, Estonia, we explored LARP as a tool for empathy, critical thinking, and learning by doing. From energizers to full-scale role-playing games, the process was intense, playful, and reflective. Below you can find short … Continue reading Experience | “R.I.S.E” training course