"Balancing Acts" was a 5-day Learning, Teaching, and Training Activity (LTTA) part of the long-ter project "EmpowerEd", whose aim was to empower youth workers to explore and practice digital storytelling as a tool for emotional well-being, financial literacy, and sustainability awareness. Our Shokkin members Jana, Tanel, Sana and Elizaveta attended the activity from 25th to … Continue reading Experience | “Balancing Acts”
Category: Experiences
Reviews of local/international projects
On November 1–2, 2025, Vivere Kool in Tallinn became a center of creativity, learning, and teamwork as Shokkin Group Estonia organized the Digiwise Board Game Jam. Starting at 09:00 on November 1st and ending at 19:00 on November 2nd with teams presenting their games to the jury, this two-day event invited participants to design their … Continue reading Experience | Digiwise Board Game Jam
BRIDGING FUTURE COACHING AND PEACE EDUCATION The partners of the PeaceAct project –Mondo (Estonia), Shokkin Group (Estonia), ISZ (Slovenia), World of Tolerance (Georgia) and Juvenia XAMK (Finland) – were hosted by the Finnish partner in Mikkeli, Finland, between 7–10 October 2025. Here is a summary of how it went! "During the 3-day meeting, we aimed to … Continue reading Experience | “PeaceAct” meeting in Finland
This summer our “gameON” youth exchange in Bulgaria brought together amazing young people to learn, grow, and connect through games, creativity, and fun! Here’s what our participants shared about their experience 👇 "Bulgaria was a new country for me, and I was very glad to take part in this project. The program was full of … Continue reading Experience | “Game On”
"As part of our ongoing commitment to sharing what we learn through international projects, our team visited Ehte Humanitaargümnaasium to host a dissemination event in the framework of the Greenfluencers Erasmus+ Youth Exchange: What we did at the schoolWe conducted a lively, interactive session for 5th and 6th grade students focused on core environmental concepts: … Continue reading Experience | Dissemination of “Greenfluencers”
“Blue Track 3.0” was an 8-day action adventure outdoor training for youth workers with the aim to use nature as a tool while learning how to be sustainable and environmentally friendly in the process. The activity included elements like riverside-hike, outdoor survival, kayaking, seaside-hike, forest-hike and training methods within. Here are the experiences of our members Nastja, … Continue reading Experience | “Blue track 3.0”
"Attending the ‘Transforming Narratives’ seminar on Utøya (Norway) was an unforgettable experience. The island itself carries a heavy history, and arriving there was not easy emotionally. At the same time, it is a place of resilience and beauty, and the organisers created a safe and supportive space for us to work together. The program was structured … Continue reading Experience | “Transforming Narratives”
"SafeNet" was an international youth exchange that we organized in Estonia from 24th to 29th of July about the responsible use of digital technology. Through workshops, exchanges, and discussions, we learned to recognize misinformation, develop our critical thinking, and better understand the impact of social media on our lives. But this project was much more … Continue reading Experience | “SafeNet”
The “My On(the)line” youth exchange brought together young people from across Europe to explore digital identity, online self-expression, and healthy relationships with technology. Instead of demonizing social media, the project encouraged us to reflect on our digital habits, learn to use online tools more intentionally, and understand their impact on mental health. It was a … Continue reading Experience | “MyOn(the)line”
The "MediaWise" Training Course was an inspiring Erasmus+ project that brought together youth workers, educators, and changemakers from Estonia, Latvia, Romania, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Spain. The training focused on media literacy, digital storytelling, and critical thinking in today’s fast-moving information age. Throughout the week, we explored how media shapes the way we see … Continue reading Experience | “Mediawise”