“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”
Category: Experiences
Reviews of local/international projects
"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”
"Youth Lab" was a week-long Youth Exchange taking place from 7th to 14th of July 2025, where participants from Estonia, Bulgaria, Spain and Romania gathered in Ploiesti (Romania) to meet new people, learn the basics of democracy and active citizenship, and have fun sharing cultural traditions! These are the impressions of the Estonian team: "'Youth … Continue reading Experience | “Youth Lab”
From 1st to 8th of July the time finally came to implement the long awaited youth exchange "No Stress, Say Yes!", an activity that our members Lusine, Lorena, Kristian and Marta had been preparing since December with the support of our PRO colleague Gosha. It was a long ride, but definitely worth the effort!Read below … Continue reading Experience | “No Stress, Say Yes!”
From 12th to 15th of June a group of 10 Shokkin members travelled to Strasbourg (France) in order to participate in the 2025 edition of the European Youth Event, wow! And not only that! Shokkin was selected among more than 500 organizations from all over Europe to facilitate a workshop as part of the official … Continue reading Experience | European Youth Event 2025
In the end of June, five young people from Shokkin had a chance to participate in the youth exchange “Greenfluencers” in Northern Spain. This youth exchange was aimed to empower young people to become active advocates for environmental awareness, sustainability, and responsible consumption - to become Greenfluencers! Through dynamic workshops, creative activities, and cultural exchanges, … Continue reading Experience | “Greenfluencers”
From 25th of June until 3rd of July our PRO members Pavel and Olalla went on a job shadowing activity hosted by our colleagues from Rural hackers and Anceu Co-living in Galicia (Spain). What for? Inspiring ourselves from their community-building initiatives in the smal village of Anceu, understanding new types of funding schemes available to … Continue reading Experience | “Community in Action” job shadowing