Oct 22, 2026 92

Playfulness – a forgotten strength in the adult world

In September, I facilitated two very different training sessions: one with instructors from the Youth Guard Centre (Jaunsardze), whose daily lives are structured and disciplined; the other with colleagues from the Latvian Children’s Support Foundation, whose work is, by its very nature, profound...

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Oct 22, 2026 42

More Than a Trip: Young People’s Summer Adventure in Finland

It’s the perfect time to look back on fond memories! Daniel shares his experience of a summer adventure in Helsinki: “I spent two exciting weeks in Finland’s capital, helping to care for the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I learned practical skills in environmental and...

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Oct 21, 2026 62

From Branches to Fertile Soil: Young People Explore the Principles of Permaculture

In July, young people from different European countries took part in the group volunteering project “Fruits and Campfires: Clay and Play” at the open farm “Zadiņi” in Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. The young volunteers got involved in the farm’s daily activities and learned about sustainable far...

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Oct 12, 2026 194

Baltic Sea Guardians in Liepāja: How two weeks of volunteering change your perspective on the environment, the future, and yourself

In June this year, 10 active and curious young people from across Europe gathered in Liepāja and along its coast to take part in the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering project "CoDeSea" activity "Baltic Sea Guardians", hosted by the association "Radi Vidi Pats". Over two intensive weeks...

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